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Current conditions at

Valdez 2 (PAVD)

Lat: 61.13°NLon: 146.27°WElev: 121ft.

Overcast

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.9 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Mar 8:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles SSE Sheep Mountain Airport AK

  • Today

    Today: A chance of snow, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near -3. Wind chill values as low as -30. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: -3 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 9pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between midnight and 3am. Temperature rising to around 3 by 5am. Wind chill values as low as -30. South wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: -3 °F⇑

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. High near 9. Southeast wind 40 to 50 mph increasing to 65 to 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    High: 9 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely before 9pm, then snow showers likely, mainly between 9pm and 3am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -35. South wind 55 to 65 mph decreasing to 35 to 45 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: -5 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow showers before 9am, then a chance of snow showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -1. South wind 40 to 50 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: -1 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: -11 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow between 9am and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -6. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: -6 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16.

    Low: -16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near -10.

    High: -10 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of snow, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near -3. Wind chill values as low as -30. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 9pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between midnight and 3am. Temperature rising to around 3 by 5am. Wind chill values as low as -30. South wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. High near 9. Southeast wind 40 to 50 mph increasing to 65 to 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely before 9pm, then snow showers likely, mainly between 9pm and 3am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -35. South wind 55 to 65 mph decreasing to 35 to 45 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers before 9am, then a chance of snow showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -1. South wind 40 to 50 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of snow between 9am and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -6. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near -10.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -19.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near -11.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -22.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -9.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles SSE Sheep Mountain Airport AK
 61.51°N 147.23°W (Elev. 9242 ft)
Last Update:
5:16 am AKST Mar 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am AKST Mar 5, 2026-6pm AKDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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