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

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

10°F

-12°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Last update 18 Feb 3:55 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WNW Olnes AK

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:24am until February 20, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:24am until February 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 23. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 12 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -16 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near -3.

    High: -3 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -21.

    Low: -21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 2.

    High: 2 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Steady temperature around 13. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 23. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near -3.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -21.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 2.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -15.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WNW Olnes AK
 65.11°N 147.85°W (Elev. 1608 ft)
3:20 am AKST Feb 18, 2026
4am AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 24, 2026
 
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