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

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 2:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Ester AK

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:50pm until February 20, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:50pm until February 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around -5 by 5pm. West wind 10 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 11 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: -15 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near -6. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: -6 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -25.

    Low: -25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near -2.

    High: -2 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -14.

    Low: -14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 24. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around -5 by 5pm. West wind 10 to 20 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 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near -6. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -25.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near -2.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -14.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 9.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Ester AK
 64.86°N 148.07°W (Elev. 1394 ft)
3:23 pm AKST Feb 18, 2026
3pm AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 24, 2026
 
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