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Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

McGrath, McGrath Airport (PAMC)

Lat: 62.97°NLon: 155.62°WElev: 338ft.

Fair

-47°F

-44°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 29.64 in (1005.8 mb)
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-66°F (-54°C)
Last update 9 Jan 4:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

Nikolai AK

Cold Weather Advisory January 9, 05:22am until January 9, 03:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory January 9, 05:22am until January 9, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Fri

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: -25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -28. Wind chill values as low as -50. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -28 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near -21. Wind chill values as low as -45. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: -21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -30. Wind chill values as low as -40. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -26. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: -26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -39.

    Low: -39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -28.

    High: -28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -39.

    Low: -39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near -25. Wind chill values as low as -60. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -28. Wind chill values as low as -50. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near -21. Wind chill values as low as -45. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -30. Wind chill values as low as -40. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -26. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -39.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -28.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -39.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -23.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -32.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -21.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -33.
Thursday
A chance of snow. 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:
4:17 am AKST Jan 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am AKST Jan 9, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 15, 2026
 
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