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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

40°F

4°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed SE 23 G 33 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1019.9 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 15 Jan 7:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Butte AK

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

  • Today

    Today: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 28. Southeast wind 30 to 40 mph increasing to 45 to 55 mph. Winds could gust as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. Areas of blowing snow after 9pm. Low around 24. Southeast wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 90 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 3pm. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. High near 31. 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 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. East wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 28. Southeast wind 30 to 40 mph increasing to 45 to 55 mph. Winds could gust as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
Snow. Areas of blowing snow after 9pm. Low around 24. Southeast wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 90 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 3pm. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. High near 31. 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 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
A chance of snow after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Butte AK
 61.48°N 149.04°W (Elev. 6014 ft)
Last Update:
3:51 am AKST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am AKST Jan 15, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 21, 2026
 
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