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, Eielson Air Force Base (PAEI)

Lat: 64.65°NLon: 147.1°WElev: 548ft.

Light Snow Blowing Snow

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed S 20 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1014.1 mb)
Dewpoint 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility 2.25 mi
Wind Chill-6°F (-21°C)
Last update 18 Feb 4:55 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Chena Hot Springs AK

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 05:28am until February 20, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 05:28am until February 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 21. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 12. West wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 12 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near -5.

    High: -5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -25.

    Low: -25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near -2.

    High: -2 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Steady temperature around 10. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 21. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 12. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near -5.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -25.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near -2.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -21.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 9.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 18.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Chena Hot Springs AK
 65.02°N 146.24°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
4:23 am AKST Feb 18, 2026
5am AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 24, 2026
 
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