Major Winter Storm to Impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest

A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast that may cause impossible travel conditions and power outages. Blizzard conditions are possible along the Northeastern Seaboard. Wet weather and strong winds return to the Pacific Northwest and north-central California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (PAOT)

Lat: 66.89°NLon: 162.61°WElev: 16ft.

A Few Clouds and Breezy

2°F

-17°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed NW 21 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.1 mb)
Dewpoint -3°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-20°F (-29°C)
Last update 23 Feb 2:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Kotzebue AK

Winter Weather Advisory February 23, 03:06pm until February 24, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 23, 03:06pm until February 24, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 3 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around -20. Wind chill values as low as -50. Northwest wind around 30 mph.

    Low: -20 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -16. Wind chill values as low as -50. Northwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: -16 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -24. Wind chill values as low as -50. Northwest wind 15 to 25 mph.

    Low: -24 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -14. North wind around 15 mph.

    High: -14 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -25.

    Low: -25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -14.

    High: -14 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -24.

    Low: -24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 3. Northwest wind around 25 mph.
Tonight
Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around -20. Wind chill values as low as -50. Northwest wind around 30 mph.
Tuesday
Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -16. Wind chill values as low as -50. Northwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday Night
Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -24. Wind chill values as low as -50. Northwest wind 15 to 25 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -14. North wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -25.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -14.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -24.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -15.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -23.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near -6.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -17.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -5.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kotzebue AK
 66.89°N 162.59°W (Elev. 0 ft)
2:17 pm AKST Feb 23, 2026
3pm AKST Feb 23, 2026-6pm AKST Mar 1, 2026
 
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