Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Buckland, Buckland Airport (PABL)

Lat: 65.98°NLon: 161.15°WElev: 23ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist and Breezy

5°F

-15°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed E 25 G 38 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1011.0 mb)
Dewpoint 2°F (-17°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill-17°F (-27°C)
Last update 17 Feb 8:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

Buckland AK

Winter Weather Advisory until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 18 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 9pm.  Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 21 by 1am. Southeast wind 15 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 5 by 5pm. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near -2. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: -2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14.

    Low: -14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -3.

    High: -3 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow after 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around -11.

    Low: -11 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 18. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 21 by 1am. Southeast wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 5 by 5pm. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -2. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -3.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around -11.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 4.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 19.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 8.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Buckland AK
 65.97°N 161.12°W (Elev. 33 ft)
9:21 am AKST Feb 17, 2026
9am AKST Feb 17, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 23, 2026
 
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