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

Shaktoolik Airport (PFSH)

Lat: 64.37°NLon: 161.22°WElev: 23ft.

Fair

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 30.31 in (1026.3 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 19 Jan 5:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

52 Miles NNE Unalakleet AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. East wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow and freezing rain after 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Wintry Mix

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow and freezing rain before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Wintry Mix
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. East wind around 15 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow and freezing rain after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow and freezing rain before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 10.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -3.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 4.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
52 Miles NNE Unalakleet AK
 64.51°N 159.88°W (Elev. 2198 ft)
6:19 pm AKST Jan 19, 2026
6pm AKST Jan 19, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 26, 2026
 
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