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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Buckland, Buckland Airport (PABL)

Lat: 65.98°NLon: 161.15°WElev: 23ft.

Light Snow Freezing Fog and Windy

9°F

-13°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed E 28 G 41 mph
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.6 mb)
Dewpoint 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Wind Chill-13°F (-25°C)
Last update 17 Feb 2:51 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Kiwalik 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

  • This Afternoon

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 3 by noon. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 22 °F⇓

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: -12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow between 9am and 3pm. Areas of blowing snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -2. West wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: -2 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Areas of blowing snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16.

    Low: -16 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 0.

    High: 0 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around -7.

    Low: -7 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely. Areas of blowing snow. Cloudy, with a high near 19. Southeast wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 3 by noon. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow between 9am and 3pm. Areas of blowing snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -2. West wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Areas of blowing snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 0.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 18.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 12.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kiwalik AK
 66.03°N 161.84°W (Elev. 0 ft)
Last Update:
2:28 pm AKST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm AKST Feb 17, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 23, 2026
 
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