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

McGrath, McGrath Airport (PAMC)

Lat: 62.97° N Lon: 155.62° W Elev: 338 ft.

Fair

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1020.0 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 2:53 pm AKST
Detailed forecast for

Upper Kuskokwim Valley

Today
Mostly cloudy. Snow in the morning, then a slight chance of snow in the afternoon. Snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Highs in the upper 20s to lower 30s. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow in the evening, then a chance of snow after midnight. Lows around 2 below. Southwest winds to 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow. Highs in the lower to mid teens. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow in the evening, then a slight chance of snow after midnight. Lows around 20 below. West winds to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly clear. Highs around 2 below. Light winds.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 25 below.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. Highs around 5 below.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 15 below.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow in the afternoon. Highs around 10.
Sunday Night And Monday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows around 5 above. Highs in the mid 20s.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows in the mid teens.
Tuesday
Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs around 20.



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447 AM AKST Wed Feb 18 2026
 
 

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