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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bettles, Bettles Airport (PABT)

Lat: 66.92°NLon: 151.52°WElev: 643ft.

Overcast

5°F

-15°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed NE 8 mph
Barometer 29.58 in (1004.0 mb)
Dewpoint -6°F (-21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-8°F (-22°C)
Last update 27 Jan 5:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Alatna AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 1 by 5am. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -7 °F⇑

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 8. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 8 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 6.

    High: 6 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: -3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6.

    High: 6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow between 9pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7.

    Low: -7 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 1 by 5am. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 8. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Calm wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 6.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow between 9pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 6.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -5.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 4.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 8.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Alatna AK
 66.58°N 152.84°W (Elev. 696 ft)
Last Update:
5:18 pm AKST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm AKST Jan 27, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 3, 2026
 
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