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.

Snow Freezing Fog

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1014.1 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Last update 18 Feb 10:55 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSW Miller House AK

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 11:47am until February 20, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 11:47am until February 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am.  Areas of blowing snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am.  Areas of blowing snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 9 by noon, then falling to around -4 during the remainder of the day. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 9 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20. Wind chill values as low as -45. West wind around 20 mph.

    Low: -20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near -9. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: -9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -24.

    Low: -24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near -8.

    High: -8 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -23.

    Low: -23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely. Areas of blowing snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Areas of blowing snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Areas of blowing snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 9 by noon, then falling to around -4 during the remainder of the day. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20. Wind chill values as low as -45. West wind around 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near -9. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -24.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near -8.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -23.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 9.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 14.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSW Miller House AK
 65.43°N 145.32°W (Elev. 3461 ft)
11:19 am AKST Feb 18, 2026
11am AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 24, 2026
 
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