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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ambler, Ambler Airport (PAFM)

Lat: 67.1°NLon: 157.85°WElev: 289ft.

Overcast

-10°F

-23°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.81 in (1010.8 mb)
Dewpoint -22°F (-30°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Jan 10:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Kobuk AK

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near -13. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: -13 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around -13 by 5am. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -22 °F⇑

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 7. East wind around 10 mph.

    High: 7 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -3. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 10. Calm wind.

    High: 10 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.

    Low: -3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8.

    High: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5.

    Low: -5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 9.

    High: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near -13. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around -13 by 5am. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 7. East wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -3. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 10. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 9.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 8.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 5.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Kobuk AK
 66.94°N 156.91°W (Elev. 197 ft)
Last Update:
10:18 am AKST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am AKST Jan 27, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 2, 2026
 
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