Major Winter Storm to Impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest

A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast that may cause impossible travel conditions and power outages. Blizzard conditions are possible along coastal areas from the DelMarVa Peninsula through southeastern New England. Wet weather and strong winds return to the Pacific Northwest and north-central California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

5°F

-15°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 30.38 in (1029.8 mb)
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Wind Chill-5°F (-21°C)
Last update 22 Feb 5:16 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Ester AK

Winter Storm Warning February 22, 06:44pm until February 25, 06:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 22, 06:44pm until February 25, 06:00am

    NOW until 6:00am Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 27. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow.  Low around 4. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: -21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near -8.

    High: -8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20.

    Low: -20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -2.

    High: -2 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. Temperature rising to around 18 by 4am. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 27. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow. Low around 4. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near -8.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -2.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -24.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -2.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -26.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -2.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -25.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 1.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Ester AK
 64.86°N 148.07°W (Elev. 1394 ft)
6:18 pm AKST Feb 22, 2026
6pm AKST Feb 22, 2026-6pm AKST Mar 1, 2026
 
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