Above Average Temperatures for Most Today; Winter Weather Returns to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes

Well above average temperatures are forecast today into Wednesday over most of the lower 48 states away from the Gulf Coast. A storm system passing across southern Canada will bring a wintry mix to the upper Great Lakes today. A trailing cold front will then bring the wintry mix from the central Appalachians through the Northeast U.S. Wednesday and Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Talkeetna, Talkeetna Airport (PATK)

Lat: 62.32°NLon: 150.09°WElev: 358ft.

-11°F

-24°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 29.67 in (1006.1 mb)
Dewpoint -16°F (-27°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Jan 3:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

32 Miles S Kantishna AK

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of snow after noon.  Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -6. Wind chill values as low as -45. Southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: -6 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow then
    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: -9 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly between 9am and noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around -12 by 4pm. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: -5 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 3am.  Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15. Wind chill values as low as -45. Southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: -15 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. High near 8. Southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 8 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 3. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 14. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Cloudy, with a low around -6.

    Low: -6 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 4.

    High: 4 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow after noon. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -6. Wind chill values as low as -45. Southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly between 9am and noon. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around -12 by 4pm. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15. Wind chill values as low as -45. Southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. High near 8. Southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 3. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 14. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around -6.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 4.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 5.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
M.L.King Day
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 6.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
32 Miles S Kantishna AK
 63.05°N 150.9°W (Elev. 9163 ft)
4:17 am AKST Jan 13, 2026
4am AKST Jan 13, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 19, 2026
 
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