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Dangerous Cold and Gusty Winds Anticipated This Weekend

A significant arctic outbreak will bring frigid temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic this weekend. Strong winds which could produce tree damage and power outages, and periods of snow squalls are also possible. Relief from this cold and a warming trend is forecast to commence by the beginning to middle of next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

McGrath, McGrath Airport (PAMC)

Lat: 62.97°NLon: 155.62°WElev: 338ft.

Fair

4°F

-16°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.61 in (1003.8 mb)
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Feb 3:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

Nikolai AK

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 11 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow between midnight and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow between 9am and noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: -6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 6. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14.

    Low: -14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -4.

    High: -4 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -18.

    Low: -18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -2.

    High: -2 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow between midnight and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A slight chance of snow between 9am and noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 6. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -4.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -18.
Monday
A chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -2.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around -12.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 7.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Nikolai AK
 63°N 154.37°W (Elev. 423 ft)
Last Update:
4:17 am AKST Feb 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am AKST Feb 5, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 11, 2026
 
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