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Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Nome, Nome Airport (PAOM)

Lat: 64.51°NLon: 165.45°WElev: 36ft.

Fog/Mist

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.47 in (1031.7 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 21 Jan 4:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Nome Airport AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 31. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 26. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow before 9pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 24. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain and snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 31. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 26. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow before 9pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 24. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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 16.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 4.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 13.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -5.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 3.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -9.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 8.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Nome Airport AK
 64.51°N 165.4°W (Elev. 46 ft)
Last Update:
4:17 pm AKST Jan 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm AKST Jan 21, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 28, 2026
 
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