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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Talkeetna, Talkeetna Airport (PATK)

Lat: 62.32°NLon: 150.09°WElev: 358ft.

Overcast

11°F

-12°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 29.33 in (994.0 mb)
Dewpoint -1°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill1°F (-17°C)
Last update 27 Jan 12:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

36 Miles NNW Petersville AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around -12. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -12 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 5. South wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 5 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Temperature rising to around 10 by 11pm. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 4 °F⇑

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 13.

    High: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around -12. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 5. South wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Temperature rising to around 10 by 11pm. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Friday
A chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 13.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 15.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
36 Miles NNW Petersville AK
 62.99°N 151.13°W (Elev. 8130 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 am AKST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am AKST Jan 27, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 2, 2026
 
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