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Current conditions at

Anchorage, Merrill Field Airport (PAMR)

Lat: 61.22°NLon: 149.85°WElev: 138ft.

Overcast

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.10 in (1019.6 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Jan 10:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NNW Alyeska AK

Winter Weather Advisory January 15, 06:00pm until January 16, 09:00pm
High Wind Warning January 15, 03:00pm until January 16, 12:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
High Wind Warning

  • Today

    Today: Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 31. Southeast wind 50 to 55 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 28. Southeast wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 85 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. High near 32. Southeast wind 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow between 9am and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 31. Southeast wind 50 to 55 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 28. Southeast wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 85 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. High near 32. Southeast wind 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 8 inches possible.
Friday Night
A chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of snow after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow between 9am and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
M.L.King Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NNW Alyeska AK
 61.08°N 149.28°W (Elev. 3862 ft)
Last Update:
3:51 am AKST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am AKST Jan 15, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 21, 2026
 
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