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

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (PAOT)

Lat: 66.89°NLon: 162.61°WElev: 16ft.

Overcast and Breezy

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SE 24 mph
Barometer 30.35 in (1027.6 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 19 Jan 3:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Kotzebue AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 20. East wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. East wind around 15 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. East wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. East wind around 15 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow, mixing with rain after 9pm, then gradually ending.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. East wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 20. East wind around 15 mph.
M.L.King Day
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. East wind around 15 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. East wind around 15 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. East wind around 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow, mixing with rain after 9pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 20.
Friday
A chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 26.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 6.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Kotzebue AK
 66.87°N 162.51°W (Elev. 20 ft)
4:17 am AKST Jan 19, 2026
4am AKST Jan 19, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 25, 2026
 
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