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 >

Current conditions at

Nome, Nome Airport (PAOM)

Lat: 64.51°NLon: 165.45°WElev: 36ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed E 16 mph
Barometer 30.25 in (1024.4 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 18 Jan 7:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Cape Nome AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 23. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 29. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 25. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am.  Cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow, mainly after 9am.  Cloudy, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 23. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
M.L.King Day
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 29. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 25. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 20.
Thursday
A chance of snow, mainly after 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 30.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 19.
Friday
A chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cape Nome AK
 64.47°N 164.99°W (Elev. 240 ft)
7:17 pm AKST Jan 18, 2026
8pm AKST Jan 18, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 25, 2026
 
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