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

Winter Storm Warning until January 16, 06:00 PM AKST

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

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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
High: 23 °F
Wintry Mix
then Snow
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 12 °F
Chance Snow
then Slight
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 19 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 14 °F
Chance Snow
Sunday
High: 28 °F
Chance Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 21 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
M.L.King Day
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.