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Strong Storm Moving Through the East; Major Weather Impacts in Hawaii and Alaska

A strengthening storm will bring high winds and snow to the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. today. Scattered severe thunderstorms are likely into this afternoon across the ArkLaMiss vicinity. Heavy rain from a Kona Low may bring catastrophic flooding, gusty winds, and high surf to Hawaii into Tuesday. A major winter storm is impacting western Alaska with heavy snow and strong winds through today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Palmer, Palmer Municipal Airport (PAAQ)

Lat: 61.6°NLon: 149.08°WElev: 243ft.

Light Snow

36°F

2°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed N 14 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.28 in (991.9 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 6 Dec 2:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles SE Butte AK

Winter Storm Warning until December 7, 06:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning until December 7, 06:00am

    NOW until
    6:00am Tue

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow. Widespread blowing snow. High near 15. Southeast wind around 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 11 to 16 inches possible.

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

    High: 15 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 10. Southeast wind 55 to 60 mph becoming light south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

    Low: 10 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. Temperature falling to around 6 by 4pm. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Snow

    High: 14 °F⇓

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: -4 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 4. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 4 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: -5 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

    High: 6 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Snow

    Low: 2 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. Widespread blowing snow. High near 15. Southeast wind around 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 11 to 16 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 10. Southeast wind 55 to 60 mph becoming light south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. Temperature falling to around 6 by 4pm. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 4. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 2.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 6.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around -5.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near -1.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near -13.
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Point Forecast:
19 Miles SE Butte AK
 61.34°N 148.65°W (Elev. 6873 ft)
Last Update:
4:26 am AKST Dec 6, 2021
Forecast Valid:
3pm AKST Dec 6, 2021-6pm AKST Dec 12, 2021
 
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