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Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Talkeetna, Talkeetna Airport (PATK)

Lat: 62.32°NLon: 150.09°WElev: 358ft.

Overcast

6°F

-14°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 29.29 in (993.0 mb)
Dewpoint -6°F (-21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-5°F (-21°C)
Last update 9 Jan 7:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

36 Miles N Chelatna Lodge AK

Blizzard Warning January 9, 03:00pm until January 11, 09:00pm
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Blizzard Warning

  • Today

    Today: Areas of blowing snow. Sunny, with a high near -13. Wind chill values as low as -40. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: -13 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 3am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after midnight. Steady temperature around -14. Wind chill values as low as -40. South wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: -14 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow then
    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. Widespread blowing snow. High near -13. Wind chill values as low as -60. Southeast wind 55 to 60 mph, with gusts as high as 80 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: -13 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly before 3am. Areas of blowing snow. Low around -26. Wind chill values as low as -60. Southeast wind 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: -26 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -20. Southwest wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.

    High: -20 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -27.

    Low: -27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow before 9am, then a slight chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -20. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: -20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -30.

    Low: -30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow, mainly after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near -16.

    High: -16 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Areas of blowing snow. Sunny, with a high near -13. Wind chill values as low as -40. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 3am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after midnight. Steady temperature around -14. Wind chill values as low as -40. South wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. Widespread blowing snow. High near -13. Wind chill values as low as -60. Southeast wind 55 to 60 mph, with gusts as high as 80 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly before 3am. Areas of blowing snow. Low around -26. Wind chill values as low as -60. Southeast wind 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -20. Southwest wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -27.
Monday
A chance of snow before 9am, then a slight chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -20. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -30.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near -16.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -28.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -16.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -34.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -14.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
36 Miles N Chelatna Lodge AK
 62.96°N 151.43°W (Elev. 15459 ft)
Last Update:
7:17 am AKST Jan 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am AKST Jan 9, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 15, 2026
 
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