Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (PAOT)

Lat: 66.89°NLon: 162.61°WElev: 16ft.

Fair

-18°F

-28°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.3 mb)
Dewpoint -25°F (-32°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Jan 7:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Sheshalik AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 5 by 5am. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: -15 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  Areas of blowing snow before 9am, then areas of blowing snow after 3pm. High near 17. Northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 4. East wind 20 to 25 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Areas of blowing snow after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. East wind 20 to 25 mph.

    High: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Areas of blowing snow before 9pm, then areas of blowing snow after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 13. East wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 9am.  Cloudy, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.

    High: 13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 5 by 5am. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 9am, then areas of blowing snow after 3pm. High near 17. Northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 4. East wind 20 to 25 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. East wind 20 to 25 mph.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm, then areas of blowing snow after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 13. East wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
M.L.King Day
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 14.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sheshalik AK
 66.99°N 162.79°W (Elev. 0 ft)
8:17 pm AKST Jan 15, 2026
8pm AKST Jan 15, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
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