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Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

McGrath, McGrath Airport (PAMC)

Lat: 62.97°NLon: 155.62°WElev: 338ft.

Overcast

-22°F

-30°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 29.64 in (1005.6 mb)
Dewpoint -29°F (-34°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-40°F (-40°C)
Last update 13 Jan 10:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Nikolai AK

Winter Storm Watch January 15, 03:00pm until January 17, 09:00pm
Cold Weather Advisory January 13, 11:16pm until January 14, 03:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch
Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory January 13, 11:16pm until January 14, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: -35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Patchy
    Freezing Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -20. Wind chill values as low as -45. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: -20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -37. Wind chill values as low as -55. Light northeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: -37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -2. Wind chill values as low as -50. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: -2 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. Low around -11. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: -11 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Patchy freezing fog after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -35. Wind chill values as low as -55. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -20. Wind chill values as low as -45. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -37. Wind chill values as low as -55. Light northeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -2. Wind chill values as low as -50. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around -11. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
M.L.King Day
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 10.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Nikolai AK
 63°N 154.37°W (Elev. 423 ft)
Last Update:
10:19 pm AKST Jan 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm AKST Jan 13, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 20, 2026
 
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