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 84%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 5:55 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles WSW Miller House AK

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 06:01am until February 20, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 06:01am until February 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 20 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon.  Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 10 by noon, then falling to around -3 during the remainder of the day. West wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm.  Areas of blowing snow between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -19. Wind chill values as low as -40. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: -19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near -6. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: -6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -22.

    Low: -22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near -2.

    High: -2 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -19.

    Low: -19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 20. Southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 10 by noon, then falling to around -3 during the remainder of the day. West wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Areas of blowing snow between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -19. Wind chill values as low as -40. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near -6. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -22.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near -2.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -19.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 18.
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Point Forecast:
21 Miles WSW Miller House AK
 65.45°N 145.91°W (Elev. 4117 ft)
5:26 am AKST Feb 18, 2026
6am AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 24, 2026
 
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