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 >

Current conditions at

Talkeetna, Talkeetna Airport (PATK)

Lat: 62.32°NLon: 150.09°WElev: 358ft.

Fog/Mist

32°F

0°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 16 Jan 1:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

26 Miles S Kantishna AK

Winter Storm Warning January 16, 02:24am until January 17, 03:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 16, 02:24am until January 17, 03:00am

    NOW until 3:00am Sat

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  Widespread blowing snow. Temperature falling to around 6 by 3pm. South wind 50 to 55 mph decreasing to 40 to 45 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 75 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 13 by 3am. West wind 35 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Areas of blowing snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming south 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 6. South wind 55 to 60 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. Widespread blowing snow. Temperature falling to around 6 by 3pm. South wind 50 to 55 mph decreasing to 40 to 45 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 13 by 3am. West wind 35 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming south 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 23.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
26 Miles S Kantishna AK
 63.16°N 150.84°W (Elev. 9255 ft)
1:18 am AKST Jan 16, 2026
2am AKST Jan 16, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
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