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Current conditions at

Gulkana, Gulkana Airport (PAGK)

Lat: 62.15°NLon: 145.45°WElev: 1578ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

1°F

-17°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 29.25 in (996.2 mb)
Dewpoint -3°F (-19°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Last update 14 Jan 3:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles NW Kennicott AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow. Low around -8. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: -8 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. Areas of blowing snow after 9am. Temperature falling to around -11 by 3pm. Wind chill values as low as -45. South wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 35 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 9 inches possible.

    High: -3 °F⇓

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Temperature rising to around -6 by 5am. Wind chill values as low as -45. South wind 35 to 40 mph increasing to 45 to 50 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.

    Low: -12 °F⇑

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 6. Wind chill values as low as -40. South wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 6 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 6. South wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 13. South wind 55 to 60 mph, with gusts as high as 80 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 13 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before 3am. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Low around -2. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: -2 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 4.

    High: 4 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around -8. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow after 9am. Temperature falling to around -11 by 3pm. Wind chill values as low as -45. South wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 35 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 9 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Temperature rising to around -6 by 5am. Wind chill values as low as -45. South wind 35 to 40 mph increasing to 45 to 50 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 6. Wind chill values as low as -40. South wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 6. South wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 13. South wind 55 to 60 mph, with gusts as high as 80 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 3am. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Low around -2. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 4.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
M.L.King Day
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 4.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 0.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles NW Kennicott AK
 61.73°N 143.38°W (Elev. 13448 ft)
Last Update:
3:10 am AKST Jan 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am AKST Jan 14, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 20, 2026
 
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