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Great Lakes Snow through Friday; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper storm will drop south from Canada today bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains this afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Talkeetna, Talkeetna Airport (PATK)

Lat: 62.32°NLon: 150.09°WElev: 358ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed NE 12 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.8 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 1.50 mi
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 15 Jan 5:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

35 Miles N Chelatna Lodge AK

Winter Storm Warning until January 17, 03:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning until January 17, 03:00am

    NOW until 3:00am Sat

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 11 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. Widespread blowing snow. Temperature rising to around 16 by 4am. Southeast wind 55 to 60 mph decreasing to 50 to 55 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F⇑

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Temperature falling to around 5 by 5pm. Southeast wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F⇓

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. South wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Southwest wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. Widespread blowing snow. High near 11. Southeast wind 40 to 45 mph increasing to 50 to 55 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Widespread blowing snow. Temperature rising to around 16 by 4am. Southeast wind 55 to 60 mph decreasing to 50 to 55 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Temperature falling to around 5 by 5pm. Southeast wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. South wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Southwest wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 23.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
35 Miles N Chelatna Lodge AK
 62.93°N 151.55°W (Elev. 9839 ft)
Last Update:
5:18 am AKST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am AKST Jan 15, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 21, 2026
 
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