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: Sledge Island to Wales greater than 15 NM (PKZ854) 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: 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 15 kt. Fri: S winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less. Fri Night: SE winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 nm or less. Sat: S winds 30 kt. Sun: S winds 25 kt. | |
| Zone Forecast: Sledge Island to Wales greater than 15 NM (PKZ854) | |
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