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

Galena, Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (PAGA)

Lat: 64.73°NLon: 156.93°WElev: 151ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

-1°F

-18°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 29.78 in (1009.0 mb)
Dewpoint -4°F (-20°C)
Visibility 1.50 mi
Wind Chill-13°F (-25°C)
Last update 16 Jan 2:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

Poorman AK

Winter Storm Warning January 16, 03:56am until January 16, 06:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 16, 03:56am until January 16, 06:00pm

    NOW until 6:00pm Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 9am, then snow.  High near 23. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Wintry Mix
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 19. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 13. Northeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 9am, then snow. High near 23. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 28.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 9.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Poorman AK
 64.1°N 155.56°W (Elev. 482 ft)
3:17 am AKST Jan 16, 2026
3am AKST Jan 16, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
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