Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Point Franklin to Cape Halkett from 15 to 75 NM (PKZ859) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Point Franklin to Cape Halkett from 15 to 75 NM (PKZ859)
Issued by: National Weather Service Fairbanks, AK
Last Update: 348 PM AKST Sun Jan 18 2026
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Tonight: SW winds 25 kt becoming W. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.

Mon: W winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.

Mon Night: E winds 15 kt.

Tue: E winds 15 kt.

Tue Night: E winds 15 kt.

Wed: E winds 10 kt.

Wed Night: E winds 15 kt.

Thu: SE winds 15 kt.

Fri: SE winds 15 kt.







Zone Forecast: Point Franklin to Cape Halkett from 15 to 75 NM (PKZ859)

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