Frigid Airmass to Bring Significantly Colder Temperatures; Heavy Lake-effect Snow; Fire Concerns Across the Central Gulf Coast

A frigid cold airmass will bring significantly colder weather across the eastern two thirds of the country early this week. Temperatures will tie or break many records across the Southeast through tonight. Moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue downwind of the Great Lakes. Gusty winds and dry conditions will support an elevated fire weather threat across the Central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (PAOT)

Lat: 66.89°NLon: 162.61°WElev: 16ft.

Fair

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed E 12 mph
Barometer 29.52 in (999.7 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill3°F (-16°C)
Last update 10 Nov 5:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Kotzebue AK

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 16. East wind around 15 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Veterans Day

    Veterans Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 12 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 10.

    High: 10 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 7.

    High: 7 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 16. East wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Veterans Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 10.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 7.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 6.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 7.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Kotzebue AK
 66.87°N 162.51°W (Elev. 20 ft)
5:18 am AKST Nov 10, 2025
6am AKST Nov 10, 2025-6pm AKST Nov 16, 2025
 
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