Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Talkeetna, Talkeetna Airport (PATK)

Lat: 62.32°NLon: 150.09°WElev: 358ft.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.35 in (1028.3 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 18 Jan 4:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles S Kantishna AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around -11. Southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: -11 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow before 9pm.  Areas of blowing snow between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around -13. West wind around 20 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: -13 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Areas of blowing snow after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near -1. East wind 15 to 25 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: -1 °F

    Sunny then
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. South wind 20 to 25 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: -9 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 0. West wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 0 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -8.

    Low: -8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

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

    High: -4 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -17.

    Low: -17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near -8.

    High: -8 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around -11. Southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Areas of blowing snow between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around -13. West wind around 20 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
M.L.King Day
Areas of blowing snow after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near -1. East wind 15 to 25 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. South wind 20 to 25 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 0. West wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -8.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -4.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -17.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near -8.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around -18.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -8.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -18.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -14.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -27.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near -20.
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Point Forecast:
31 Miles S Kantishna AK
 63.08°N 151.02°W (Elev. 18999 ft)
4:16 pm AKST Jan 18, 2026
5pm AKST Jan 18, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 25, 2026
 
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