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 >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Eielson Air Force Base (PAEI)

Lat: 64.65°NLon: 147.1°WElev: 548ft.

Mostly Cloudy

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SW 2 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1010.2 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Jan 1:55 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SE Harding Lake AK

Winter Weather Advisory until January 16, 09:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until January 16, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Wintry Mix

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow and freezing rain, mainly between 9am and noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 38 by noon, then falling to around 24 during the remainder of the day. Southeast wind around 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Wintry
    Mix

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 22. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of snow before 3am, then a slight chance of snow and freezing rain. Cloudy, with a low around 16. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A chance of snow and freezing rain, mainly between 9am and noon. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 38 by noon, then falling to around 24 during the remainder of the day. Southeast wind around 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
M.L.King Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 9.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 5.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles SE Harding Lake AK
 64.32°N 146.66°W (Elev. 820 ft)
1:18 am AKST Jan 16, 2026
2am AKST Jan 16, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
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