Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning until February 20, 07:00 AM AKST

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Eielson Air Force Base (PAEI)

Lat: 64.65°NLon: 147.1°WElev: 548ft.

Light Snow

12°F

-11°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	SE 15 mph
Barometer	29.93 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint	5°F (-15°C)
Visibility	4.00 mi
Wind Chill	-4°F (-20°C)
Last update	18 Feb 3:55 am AKST

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Aurora Lodge AK

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:50am until February 20, 07:00am

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:50am until February 20, 07:00am
NOW until 7:00am Fri
Winter Storm Warning
Overnight
Low: 6 °F
Snow
Wednesday
High: 23 °F
Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 5 °F
Chance Snow
Thursday
High: 15 °F
Snow Likely
Thursday Night
Low: -12 °F
Snow Likely
Friday
High: -3 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday Night
Low: -25 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: -1 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Snow. Low around 6. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Wednesday

Snow. High near 23. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. South wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 15. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -3.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -25.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near -1.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -17.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 6.

Sunday Night

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.