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 Weather Advisory in effect from January 15, 09:00 PM AKST until January 16, 09:00 PM AKST

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Overcast

1°F

-17°C

Humidity	83%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.96 in (1016.2 mb)
Dewpoint	-3°F (-19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Jan 8:53 pm AKST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW College AK

Winter Weather Advisory January 15, 09:00pm until January 16, 09:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

Tonight
Low: 15 °F⇑
Chance Snow
then Wintry
Mix
Friday
High: 33 °F
Chance Wintry
Mix
Friday Night
Low: 10 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 19 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 10 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 19 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 12 °F
Mostly Cloudy
M.L.King Day
High: 21 °F
Partly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 4 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow before 3am, then a chance of snow and freezing rain. Temperature rising to around 26 by 5am. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday

A chance of snow and freezing rain, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 33. East wind around 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. South wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Sunday

A slight chance of snow between noon and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

M.L.King Day

Partly sunny, with a high near 21.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.