Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning until January 16, 06:00 PM AKST

Current conditions at

McGrath, McGrath Airport (PAMC)

Lat: 62.97°NLon: 155.62°WElev: 338ft.

Fog/Mist

0°F

-18°C

Humidity	83%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.77 in (1009.5 mb)
Dewpoint	-4°F (-20°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	15 Jan 6:53 pm AKST

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Medfra AK

Winter Storm Warning January 15, 07:56pm until January 16, 06:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning January 15, 07:56pm until January 16, 06:00pm
NOW until 6:00pm Fri
Winter Storm Warning
Tonight
Low: 1 °F⇑
Snow Likely
then Chance
Wintry Mix
Friday
High: 31 °F
Wintry Mix
Friday Night
Low: 15 °F
Chance Snow
then Partly
Cloudy
Saturday
High: 23 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 11 °F
Chance Snow
Sunday
High: 24 °F
Chance Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 14 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Mostly Cloudy
M.L.King Day
High: 25 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow likely before midnight, then a chance of snow and freezing rain. Cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 18 by 5am. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

Snow and freezing rain before 3pm, then a chance of snow. High near 31. Northeast wind around 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of snow after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 24.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

M.L.King Day

Partly sunny, with a high near 25.