Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

McGrath, McGrath Airport (PAMC)

Lat: 62.97°NLon: 155.62°WElev: 338ft.

Fair

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.46 in (1032.3 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Jan 1:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

Nikolai AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow between 9am and noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Calm wind.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow between 9am and noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 13.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 10.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 3.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Nikolai AK
 63°N 154.37°W (Elev. 423 ft)
2:17 am AKST Jan 19, 2026
2am AKST Jan 19, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 25, 2026
 
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