Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Last Update: 349 PM AKST Thu Jan 15 2026

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Fairbanks, AK Local Forecast Office

12NM SW Shaktoolik AK

Marine Zone Forecast

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

Tonight
E winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Fri
E winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Fri Night
S winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Sat
E winds 20 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Sat Night
E winds 20 kt.
Sun
SE winds 20 kt.
Sun Night
S winds 20 kt.
Mon
E winds 15 kt.
Tue
E winds 20 kt.



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349 PM AKST Thu Jan 15 2026
 
 

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