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

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 30.53 in (1034.8 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Jan 8:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles WSW Ambler AK

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 20 by 5pm. East wind around 10 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. East wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow after 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow before 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 20 by 5pm. East wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. East wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
A chance of snow before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 11.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles WSW Ambler AK
 66.99°N 158.49°W (Elev. 1181 ft)
9:17 am AKST Jan 19, 2026
9am AKST Jan 19, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 25, 2026
 
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