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.

-9°F

-23°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 29.65 in (1005.5 mb)
Dewpoint -14°F (-26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Jan 4:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

27 Miles SSE Kantishna AK

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm.  Areas of blowing snow between 9am and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -4. Wind chill values as low as -40. South wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: -4 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: -7 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Areas of blowing snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -3. Southwest wind 15 to 25 mph.

    High: -3 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11. Wind chill values as low as -45. Southwest wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.

    Low: -11 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. High near 12. South wind 45 to 50 mph decreasing to 35 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 18. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8.

    High: 8 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Areas of blowing snow between 9am and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -4. Wind chill values as low as -40. South wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -3. Southwest wind 15 to 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11. Wind chill values as low as -45. Southwest wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. High near 12. South wind 45 to 50 mph decreasing to 35 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 18. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
M.L.King Day
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 9.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
27 Miles SSE Kantishna AK
 63.16°N 150.72°W (Elev. 8409 ft)
4:17 am AKST Jan 13, 2026
5am AKST Jan 13, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 19, 2026
 
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