Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from January 15, 09:00 PM AKST until January 16, 09:00 PM AKST

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Overcast

12°F

-11°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.79 in (1010.0 mb)
Dewpoint	9°F (-13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	16 Jan 2:53 am AKST

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Extended Forecast for

Westgate AK

Winter Weather Advisory until January 16, 09:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory until January 16, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Fri
Winter Weather Advisory
Overnight
Low: 5 °F
Chance Wintry
Mix
Friday
High: 33 °F⇓
Chance Wintry
Mix
Friday Night
Low: 12 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 18 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 8 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 18 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 11 °F
Chance Snow
M.L.King Day
High: 20 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A chance of snow and freezing rain. Cloudy, with a low around 5. East wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday

A chance of snow and freezing rain, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 33 by noon, then falling to around 22 during the remainder of the day. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow before 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 11.

M.L.King Day

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.