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 >
| NWS Forecast for: Wales to Cape Espenberg out to 15 NM (PKZ807) Issued by: National Weather Service Fairbanks, AK Last Update: 346 AM AKST Wed Feb 18 2026 | |
Today: SW winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less. Tonight: SW winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less. Thu: W winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less. Thu Night: SW winds 20 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less. Fri: S winds 20 kt. Fri Night: SE winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less. Sat: SE winds 40 kt. Sun: S winds 30 kt. | |
| Zone Forecast: Wales to Cape Espenberg out to 15 NM (PKZ807) | |
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