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

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 30.25 in (1024.3 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 19 Jan 9:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Cape Nome AK

  • 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. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    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 40 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow, possibly mixing with rain after 9am, then gradually ending.  Cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

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. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 30.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
A chance of snow, possibly mixing with rain after 9am, then gradually ending. Cloudy, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 18.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 3.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 12.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cape Nome AK
 64.47°N 164.99°W (Elev. 240 ft)
9:17 pm AKST Jan 19, 2026
10pm AKST Jan 19, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 26, 2026
 
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