Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Talkeetna, Talkeetna Airport (PATK)

Lat: 62.32°NLon: 150.09°WElev: 358ft.

Overcast

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed NE 9 mph
Barometer 29.12 in (986.8 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 6 Mar 7:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles S Kantishna AK

Winter Weather Advisory March 6, 09:00am until March 7, 09:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Snow.  Areas of blowing snow before noon. High near 1. South wind 15 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 1 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around -16. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: -16 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly before noon.  High near -9. Wind chill values as low as -40. West wind 10 to 20 mph becoming north in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: -9 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -16. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: -16 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -27.

    Low: -27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -27.

    High: -27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -43.

    Low: -43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -31.

    High: -31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. Areas of blowing snow before noon. High near 1. South wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around -16. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly before noon. High near -9. Wind chill values as low as -40. West wind 10 to 20 mph becoming north in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -16. West wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -27.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -27.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -43.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -31.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -41.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near -26.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around -35.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near -21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles S Kantishna AK
 63.08°N 150.96°W (Elev. 14639 ft)
8:17 am AKST Mar 6, 2026
8am AKST Mar 6, 2026-6pm AKDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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