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Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (PAOT)

Lat: 66.89°NLon: 162.61°WElev: 16ft.

Fog/Mist

-9°F

-23°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed W 17 mph
Barometer 30.50 in (1032.9 mb)
Dewpoint -13°F (-25°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill-32°F (-36°C)
Last update 10 Mar 9:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Kotzebue AK

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near -4. Wind chill values as low as -45. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: -4 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around -24. Wind chill values as low as -45. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -1. Wind chill values as low as -45. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: -1 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around -13. Southeast wind around 15 mph.

    Low: -13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 4. East wind around 15 mph.

    High: 4 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7.

    Low: -7 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 7.

    High: 7 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -11.

    Low: -11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 0.

    High: 0 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near -4. Wind chill values as low as -45. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around -24. Wind chill values as low as -45. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -1. Wind chill values as low as -45. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around -13. Southeast wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 4. East wind around 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 7.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -11.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 0.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -17.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -3.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -17.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near -2.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Kotzebue AK
 66.87°N 162.51°W (Elev. 20 ft)
Last Update:
9:18 am AKDT Mar 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am AKDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm AKDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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