Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bettles, Bettles Airport (PABT)

Lat: 66.92°NLon: 151.52°WElev: 643ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

2°F

-17°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1012.6 mb)
Dewpoint -2°F (-19°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill-9°F (-23°C)
Last update 18 Feb 3:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Alatna AK

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:13am until February 19, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:13am until February 19, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: -5 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly before 3pm.  High near 10. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 10 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 9pm and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: -9 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 2. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -25. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near -9.

    High: -9 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -30.

    Low: -30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -7.

    High: -7 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around -5. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly before 3pm. High near 10. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 9pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 2. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -25. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near -9.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -30.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -7.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 1.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around -7.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 7.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 9.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Alatna AK
 66.58°N 152.84°W (Elev. 696 ft)
3:20 am AKST Feb 18, 2026
4am AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 24, 2026
 
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