Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Talkeetna, Talkeetna Airport (PATK)

Lat: 62.32°NLon: 150.09°WElev: 358ft.

Fog/Mist

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed NE 12 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1017.4 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 15 Jan 5:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

33 Miles S Kantishna AK

Winter Storm Warning January 15, 06:26pm until January 17, 03:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning January 15, 06:26pm until January 17, 03:00am

    NOW until 3:00am Sat

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 1 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly after noon. Temperature falling to around -7 by 1pm. South wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between midnight and 3am.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 0 by 2am. Wind chill values as low as -40. Southwest wind 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

    Low: -7 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 11 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. South wind 20 to 30 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10.

    High: 10 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. Widespread blowing snow. Temperature rising to around 25 by 5am. South wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after noon. Temperature falling to around -7 by 1pm. South wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between midnight and 3am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 0 by 2am. Wind chill values as low as -40. Southwest wind 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. South wind 20 to 30 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 14.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 8.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 0.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
33 Miles S Kantishna AK
 63.05°N 150.96°W (Elev. 12251 ft)
5:17 pm AKST Jan 15, 2026
6pm AKST Jan 15, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
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