Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Talkeetna, Talkeetna Airport (PATK)

Lat: 62.32°NLon: 150.09°WElev: 358ft.

Fair

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 29.38 in (995.9 mb)
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill1°F (-17°C)
Last update 26 Jan 7:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

27 Miles SSE Kantishna AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around -18. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 3pm.  Areas of blowing snow after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 2. South wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 2 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 3am.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly between midnight and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 9 by 1am. South wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon.  Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. South wind 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 8 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 13.

    High: 13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around -18. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Areas of blowing snow after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 2. South wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 3am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between midnight and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 9 by 1am. South wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. South wind 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 14.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 13.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 11.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 14.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
27 Miles SSE Kantishna AK
 63.16°N 150.72°W (Elev. 8409 ft)
8:19 pm AKST Jan 26, 2026
8pm AKST Jan 26, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 2, 2026
 
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