Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Nome, Nome Airport (PAOM)

Lat: 64.51°NLon: 165.45°WElev: 36ft.

Fair

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed NE 9 mph
Barometer 30.34 in (1027.3 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 19 Jan 12:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Cape Nome AK

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 28. East wind around 10 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. East wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow before 9am, then a chance of snow and freezing rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 28. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Wintry
    Mix

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow and freezing rain before 9pm, then a chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 24. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Wintry
    Mix then
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow, mainly before 9am.  Cloudy, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 28. East wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. East wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of snow before 9am, then a chance of snow and freezing rain. Cloudy, with a high near 28. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow and freezing rain before 9pm, then a chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 24. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 30.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
A chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 29.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 15.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cape Nome AK
 64.47°N 164.99°W (Elev. 240 ft)
12:19 pm AKST Jan 19, 2026
1pm AKST Jan 19, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 25, 2026
 
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