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 >

Coastal Waters Forecast for North Side of Saint Lawrence Island out to 15 NM (PKZ817) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: North Side of Saint Lawrence Island out to 15 NM (PKZ817)
Issued by: National Weather Service Fairbanks, AK
Last Update: 346 AM AKST Wed Feb 18 2026




Today: SW winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.

Tonight: W winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.

Thu: W winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.

Thu Night: SW winds 20 kt.

Fri: SE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.

Fri Night: SE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.

Sat: S winds 20 kt.

Sun: S winds 15 kt.







Zone Forecast: North Side of Saint Lawrence Island out to 15 NM (PKZ817)

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