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 >

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 30.13 in (1021.1 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 1.50 mi
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 15 Jan 6:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

36 Miles NNW Petersville AK

Winter Storm Warning January 15, 07:33am until January 17, 03:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 15, 07:33am until January 17, 03:00am

    NOW until 3:00am Sat

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 14 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 3am. Low around 14. Southeast wind 40 to 45 mph decreasing to 35 to 40 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 9am. Temperature falling to around 9 by 5pm. Southeast wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. South wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Areas of blowing snow before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm.  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 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after noon. High near 14. South wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 3am. Low around 14. Southeast wind 40 to 45 mph decreasing to 35 to 40 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 9am. Temperature falling to around 9 by 5pm. Southeast wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. South wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 21.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
36 Miles NNW Petersville AK
 62.99°N 151.13°W (Elev. 8130 ft)
6:18 am AKST Jan 15, 2026
7am AKST Jan 15, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 21, 2026
 
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