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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Anchorage, Lake Hood Seaplane Base (PALH)

Lat: 61.18°NLon: 149.97°WElev: 72ft.

Overcast

-4°C

25°F

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed N 26 G 43 km/h
Barometer 975.1 mb (28.79 in)
Dewpoint -6°C (21°F)
Visibility 16 km
Wind Chill-11°C (12°F)
Last update 6 Mar 12:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Knik Heights AK

Winter Weather Advisory March 6, 03:38pm until March 7, 05:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory March 6, 03:38pm until March 7, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Sat

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: -3 °C

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow before 9pm, then snow showers likely after 9pm. Low around -8. South wind 10 to 15 km/h increasing to 20 to 25 km/h. Winds could gust as high as 40 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 centimeters possible.

    Low: -8 °C

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -7. Southwest wind 5 to 10 km/h becoming north in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 centimeters possible.

    High: -7 °C

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: -13 °C

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near -7. North wind 5 to 10 km/h.

    High: -7 °C

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -19. North wind 5 to 10 km/h.

    Low: -19 °C

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -12.

    High: -12 °C

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -22.

    Low: -22 °C

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near -3. North wind around 10 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 centimeters possible.
Tonight
Snow before 9pm, then snow showers likely after 9pm. Low around -8. South wind 10 to 15 km/h increasing to 20 to 25 km/h. Winds could gust as high as 40 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 centimeters possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -7. Southwest wind 5 to 10 km/h becoming north in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 centimeters possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near -7. North wind 5 to 10 km/h.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -19. North wind 5 to 10 km/h.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -12.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -22.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near -13.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -23.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near -13.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -23.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -11.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Knik Heights AK
 61.11°N 149.83°W (Elev. 272 m)
Last Update:
2:43 pm AKST Mar 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm AKST Mar 6, 2026-6pm AKDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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