Heavy Great Lakes Snow through Friday; Extreme Cold and Potential for Major Winter Storm Late Week into this Weekend

Multiple clipper systems will bring cold temperatures and enhance lake-effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures accompanied with gusty winds that may lead to dangerous wind chills beginning in the Northern Plains Thursday before expanding to the South and East. An expansive winter storm will start Friday in the Southern Rockies/Plains and Mid-South. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Last Update: 346 AM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026

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Fairbanks, AK Local Forecast Office

Marine Zone Forecast

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

Today
S winds 25 kt.
Tonight
SE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow.
Thu
S winds 20 kt. Blowing snow.
Thu Night
S winds 20 kt.
Fri
S winds 15 kt.
Fri Night
E winds 10 kt.
Sat
NE winds 25 kt.
Sun
NE winds 25 kt.



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346 AM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026
 
 

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