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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Palmer, Palmer Municipal Airport (PAAQ)

Lat: 61.6°NLon: 149.08°WElev: 243ft.

Overcast and Breezy

41°F

5°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SE 21 G 33 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 15 Jan 4:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles SSW Sheep Mountain Airport AK

Winter Weather Advisory January 15, 06:00pm until January 16, 09:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 4. South wind around 50 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 22 to 28 inches possible.

    High: 4 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -30. South wind 60 to 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 73 to 79 inches possible.

    Low: -1 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Temperature falling to around -8 by noon. Wind chill values as low as -45. South wind 55 to 60 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 38 to 44 inches possible.

    High: 7 °F⇓

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -30. West wind 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: -3 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly after 9am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 12. South wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow before 9pm, then a chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Southwest wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 1 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 6. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 6 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Chance Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A chance of snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 6.

    High: 6 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 4. South wind around 50 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 22 to 28 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -30. South wind 60 to 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 73 to 79 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Temperature falling to around -8 by noon. Wind chill values as low as -45. South wind 55 to 60 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 38 to 44 inches possible.
Friday Night
A chance of snow before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -30. West wind 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Snow, mainly after 9am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 12. South wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow before 9pm, then a chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Southwest wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 6. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
M.L.King Day
A chance of snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 6.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 4.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 4.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -5.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 0.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
28 Miles SSW Sheep Mountain Airport AK
 61.44°N 147.74°W (Elev. 11798 ft)
Last Update:
4:14 pm AKST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm AKST Jan 15, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
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