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 >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

8°F

-13°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1016.1 mb)
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 3:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Chickaloon AK

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:48am until February 20, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:48am until February 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 26. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 14 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -15 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near -1.

    High: -1 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -24.

    Low: -24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 0.

    High: 0 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 6. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 26. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. 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 -15. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near -1.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -24.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 0.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -17.
Sunday
A chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 20.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Chickaloon AK
 64.84°N 148.33°W (Elev. 430 ft)
4:23 am AKST Feb 18, 2026
4am AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 24, 2026
 
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