Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Galena, Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (PAGA)

Lat: 64.73°NLon: 156.93°WElev: 151ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

-14°F

-26°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint -18°F (-28°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Last update 15 Jan 5:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Yistletaw AK

Winter Storm Warning January 15, 06:08pm until January 16, 06:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 15, 06:08pm until January 16, 06:00pm

    NOW until 6:00pm Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: -16 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 22. North wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 12 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 6 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. Temperature rising to around 9 by 5am. North wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 22. North wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 21.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 10.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 10.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 7.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Yistletaw AK
 64.81°N 157.34°W (Elev. 131 ft)
5:17 pm AKST Jan 15, 2026
6pm AKST Jan 15, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
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