Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Shaktoolik Airport (PFSH)

Lat: 64.37°NLon: 161.22°WElev: 23ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist and Breezy

-11°F

-24°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed N 22 mph
Barometer 29.60 in (1002.4 mb)
Dewpoint -15°F (-26°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill-37°F (-38°C)
Last update 27 Jan 8:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

52 Miles NNE Unalakleet AK

  • Today

    Today: Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -13. Wind chill values as low as -50. Northeast wind 25 to 30 mph.

    High: -13 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Areas of blowing snow. Partly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around -13 by 7pm. Wind chill values as low as -50. East wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: -19 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Areas of blowing snow before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 6. East wind 15 to 25 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 7. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 7 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 9.

    High: 9 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 10.

    High: 10 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -13. Wind chill values as low as -50. Northeast wind 25 to 30 mph.
Tonight
Areas of blowing snow. Partly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around -13 by 7pm. Wind chill values as low as -50. East wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Areas of blowing snow before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 6. East wind 15 to 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 7. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 9.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 10.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 11.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 10.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
52 Miles NNE Unalakleet AK
 64.51°N 159.88°W (Elev. 2198 ft)
9:17 am AKST Jan 27, 2026
9am AKST Jan 27, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 2, 2026
 
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