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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bettles, Bettles Airport (PABT)

Lat: 66.92°NLon: 151.52°WElev: 643ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

2°F

-17°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 29.58 in (1003.8 mb)
Dewpoint -3°F (-19°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 28 Jan 4:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

43 Miles NNW Alatna AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 10. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 9am. Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 6 by 11am. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 12 °F⇓

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow between 9am and noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.

    High: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 10. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 9am. Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 6 by 11am. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of snow between 9am and noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 11.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 7.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
43 Miles NNW Alatna AK
 67.15°N 153.19°W (Elev. 1831 ft)
Last Update:
4:17 am AKST Jan 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am AKST Jan 28, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 3, 2026
 
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