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

Bettles, Bettles Airport (PABT)

Lat: 66.92°NLon: 151.52°WElev: 643ft.

Light Snow

-13°F

-25°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.29 in (1029.1 mb)
Dewpoint -20°F (-29°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-26°F (-32°C)
Last update 15 Jan 6:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

43 Miles NNW Alatna AK

Blizzard Warning January 15, 07:10pm until January 17, 09:00pm
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Blizzard Warning
  •  
    Blizzard Warning January 15, 07:10pm until January 17, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Sat

    Blizzard Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: -11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 12. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 12 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before midnight.  Low around 2. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 7. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the morning.

    High: 7 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 17. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Likely

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A slight chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 6 by 4am. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 12. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 2. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 7. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the morning.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Snow. High near 17. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
M.L.King Day
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 14.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 9.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 6.
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Point Forecast:
43 Miles NNW Alatna AK
 67.15°N 153.19°W (Elev. 1831 ft)
6:18 pm AKST Jan 15, 2026
7pm AKST Jan 15, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
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