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

Bettles, Bettles Airport (PABT)

Lat: 66.92°NLon: 151.52°WElev: 643ft.

Light Snow

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.56 in (1036.8 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill8°F (-13°C)
Last update 19 Jan 8:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Bettles Airport AK

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 18. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 15. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 15 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Calm wind.

    Low: 4 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Calm wind.

    High: 11 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.

    High: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.

    Low: 3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow before 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11.

    High: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 18. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Friday
A slight chance of snow before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 7.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -9.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near -1.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Bettles Airport AK
 66.9°N 151.68°W (Elev. 571 ft)
9:17 am AKST Jan 19, 2026
9am AKST Jan 19, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 25, 2026
 
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