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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Talkeetna, Talkeetna Airport (PATK)

Lat: 62.32°NLon: 150.09°WElev: 358ft.

Fog/Mist

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1016.2 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 15 Jan 7:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles S Kantishna AK

Winter Storm Warning January 15, 08:20pm until January 17, 03:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 15, 08:20pm until January 17, 03:00am

    NOW until 3:00am Sat

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: -7 °F⇑

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. Widespread blowing snow. Temperature falling to around -20 by 1pm. South wind 50 to 55 mph increasing to 60 to 65 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 85 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F⇓

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Widespread blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around -12 by 2am. Wind chill values as low as -65. West wind 50 to 60 mph decreasing to 35 to 45 mph. Winds could gust as high as 75 mph.

    Low: -20 °F⇑

    Chance Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after noon. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 2. Wind chill values as low as -40. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph becoming south 35 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 2 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Widespread blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.

    Low: -7 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -2.

    High: -2 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -10.

    Low: -10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 0.

    High: 0 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. Widespread blowing snow. Temperature rising to around 26 by 5am. Wind chill values as low as -50. South wind 65 to 70 mph decreasing to 55 to 60 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 90 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. Widespread blowing snow. Temperature falling to around -20 by 1pm. South wind 50 to 55 mph increasing to 60 to 65 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 85 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Widespread blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around -12 by 2am. Wind chill values as low as -65. West wind 50 to 60 mph decreasing to 35 to 45 mph. Winds could gust as high as 75 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 2. Wind chill values as low as -40. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph becoming south 35 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Widespread blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -2.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -10.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 0.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -1.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -12.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -4.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -16.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles S Kantishna AK
 63.1°N 151.02°W (Elev. 18114 ft)
Last Update:
7:20 pm AKST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm AKST Jan 15, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
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