Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ambler, Ambler Airport (PAFM)

Lat: 67.1°NLon: 157.85°WElev: 289ft.

Light Snow

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1011.0 mb)
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill2°F (-17°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Kobuk AK

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:14pm until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:14pm until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 13 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: -12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near -2. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: -2 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -28. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: -28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near -10. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: -10 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -22.

    Low: -22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 3.

    High: 3 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 3am.  Cloudy, with a low around -4.

    Low: -4 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -2. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -28. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near -10. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -22.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 3.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around -4.
Sunday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 10.
Sunday Night
Snow, mainly before 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 2.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 9.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kobuk AK
 66.91°N 156.9°W (Elev. 112 ft)
12:20 pm AKST Feb 18, 2026
1pm AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 24, 2026
 
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