Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US
Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Western US Arctic Offshore (PKZ500) Issued by: National Weather Service Fairbanks, AK Last Update: 400 PM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026 |  |
| Forecast: No forecast as area is mostly ice-covered. | |
| Zone Forecast: Western US Arctic Offshore (PKZ500) | |
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