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Snow Expected from the Ohio Valley into the Mid-Atlantic; Rain and Thunderstorms in the Southeast

A frontal system is expected to bring wintry precipitation to the Central Appalachians and portions of the Mid-Atlantic into Wednesday, meanwhile, showers and thunderstorms are expected along the Gulf Coast and Southeast. A series of Clipper systems will bring periods of snow to the Northern Plains and Great Lakes over the next several days. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (PAOT)

Lat: 66.89°NLon: 162.61°WElev: 16ft.

Fair

7°F

-14°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed NE 20 G 29 mph
Barometer 29.67 in (1004.7 mb)
Dewpoint -5°F (-21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-13°F (-25°C)
Last update 3 Feb 9:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Kotzebue AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around -1. Northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: -1 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 6. Northeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Northeast wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 9. East wind 20 to 30 mph.

    High: 9 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow between noon and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 9. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 9 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 0 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 3.

    High: 3 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -9.

    Low: -9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around -1. Northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 6. Northeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Northeast wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 9. East wind 20 to 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of snow between noon and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 9. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 3.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -9.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -3.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 0.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8.
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Point Forecast:
Kotzebue AK
 66.89°N 162.59°W (Elev. 0 ft)
Last Update:
10:17 pm AKST Feb 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm AKST Feb 3, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 10, 2026
 
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