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 Fog/Mist

10°F

-12°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.80 in (1010.0 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill-2°F (-19°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles WSW Ambler AK

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 12:07pm until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 12:07pm until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -9 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near -1. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: -1 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around -20. West wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: -20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near -7. North wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: -7 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -16.

    Low: -16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 8 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 1 by 4pm. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -1. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around -20. West wind 10 to 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near -7. North wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -16.
Saturday
Snow likely after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 4.
Sunday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 15.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 10.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 10.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles WSW Ambler AK
 66.99°N 158.49°W (Elev. 1181 ft)
11:19 am AKST Feb 18, 2026
12pm AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 24, 2026
 
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