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Widespread Precipitation and Gusty Winds in the West; Snow from the Great Lakes to the Northeast

A Pacific storm system is expected to bring strong winds and more precipitation to the western U.S., along with the likelihood of snowfall into the Sierra Nevada. Accumulating snow will develop downwind from the Great Lakes into parts of the Northeast through Saturday. Polar air will surge into the eastern half of the country this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gulkana, Gulkana Airport (PAGK)

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

Freezing Fog

17°F

-8°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.53 in (1004.0 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Last update 12 Nov 10:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Nelchina AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 16. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Cloudy, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 16. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 14.
Monday
Cloudy, with a high near 21.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Nelchina AK
 62.01°N 146.83°W (Elev. 3232 ft)
Last Update:
10:33 pm AKST Nov 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm AKST Nov 12, 2026-6pm AKST Nov 19, 2026
 
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