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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.

Overcast

8°F

-13°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.78 in (1009.5 mb)
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Feb 10:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Nikolai AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Northeast wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 13. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 13 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: -3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 5. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 5 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -13. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: -13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

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

    High: -4 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: -18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

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

    High: -2 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around -12.

    Low: -12 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Northeast wind around 15 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 13. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 5. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -13. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -4.
Sunday Night
Mostly 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.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Nikolai AK
 63°N 154.37°W (Elev. 423 ft)
Last Update:
10:17 pm AKST Feb 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm AKST Feb 5, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 12, 2026
 
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