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Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (PAOT)

Lat: 66.89°NLon: 162.61°WElev: 16ft.

Overcast

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed E 14 mph
Barometer 30.49 in (1032.4 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill8°F (-13°C)
Last update 21 Jan 11:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Kotzebue AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. East wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow before noon, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. East wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow before midnight, then a chance of snow between midnight and 3am, then a chance of rain and snow after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 22. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 26. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. East wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow before noon, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. East wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow before midnight, then a chance of snow between midnight and 3am, then a chance of rain and snow after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 22. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 26. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 6.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -10.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near -2.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -8.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kotzebue AK
 66.89°N 162.59°W (Elev. 0 ft)
Last Update:
11:18 pm AKST Jan 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am AKST Jan 22, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 28, 2026
 
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