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

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84° N Lon: 147.6° W Elev: 453 ft.

Fair

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 29.80 in (1010.9 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill9°F (-13°C)
Last update 16 Jan 12:55 am AKST
Detailed forecast for

Chatanika River Valley

Tonight
Cloudy. A chance of snow in the evening, then snow and a chance of light freezing rain after midnight. Snow accumulation around 1 inch. Lows in the mid teens. East winds around 10 mph.
Friday
Cloudy with a chance of light freezing rain and snow. Highs in the mid 30s. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of light freezing rain in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows in the mid teens. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph becoming 10 mph or less after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow. Highs around 20. Light winds.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid teens. Light winds.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow. Highs in the mid 20s.
Sunday Night And Martin Luther King Jr Day
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid teens. Highs in the mid 20s.
Monday Night And Tuesday
Partly cloudy. Lows around 5 above. Highs around 10.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around zero.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs around 5 above.
Wednesday Night And Thursday
Partly cloudy. Lows around zero. Highs around 5 above.



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