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

Fort Yukon, Fort Yukon Airport (PFYU)

Lat: 66.57°NLon: 145.27°WElev: 430ft.

Freezing Fog

-2°F

-19°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.58 in (1038.0 mb)
Dewpoint -6°F (-21°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Last update 19 Jan 1:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Birch Creek AK

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 2. Calm wind.

    High: 2 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

    Low: -3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 7. Calm wind.

    High: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Calm wind.

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 7. Calm wind.

    High: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.

    Low: -3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 4.

    High: 4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6.

    Low: -6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow before 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 4.

    High: 4 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 2. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 7. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 7. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 4.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Friday
A slight chance of snow before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 4.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 3.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near -9.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Birch Creek AK
 66.27°N 145.9°W (Elev. 433 ft)
2:20 pm AKST Jan 19, 2026
2pm AKST Jan 19, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 25, 2026
 
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