Current conditions at

Palmer, Palmer Municipal Airport (PAAQ)

Lat: 61.6°NLon: 149.08°WElev: 243ft.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SE 14 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.9 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 15 Jan 10:53 am 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
  • Today

    Today: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Areas of blowing snow. High near 10. Wind chill values as low as -35. Southeast wind around 55 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 28 to 34 inches possible.

    High: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Areas of blowing snow. Low around 7. South wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 56 to 62 inches possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Areas of blowing snow. High near 14. South wind 45 to 55 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 43 to 49 inches possible.

    High: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Southwest wind 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: -2 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 4. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 4 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 1 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow after 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 6 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow.  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

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 10. Wind chill values as low as -35. Southeast wind around 55 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 28 to 34 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 7. South wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 56 to 62 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 14. South wind 45 to 55 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 43 to 49 inches possible.
Friday Night
A chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Southwest wind 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 4. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of snow after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. 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.
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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)
3:51 am AKST Jan 15, 2026
11am AKST Jan 15, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 21, 2026
 
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