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

Ambler, Ambler Airport (PAFM)

Lat: 67.1°NLon: 157.85°WElev: 289ft.

Overcast

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.41 in (1030.7 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Jan 5:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Kobuk AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am.  Cloudy, with a low around 16. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 15 by 5pm. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 21. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 16. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 15 by 5pm. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Friday
A chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -9.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 2.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Kobuk AK
 66.94°N 156.91°W (Elev. 197 ft)
6:19 pm AKST Jan 18, 2026
6pm AKST Jan 18, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 25, 2026
 
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