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

Bettles, Bettles Airport (PABT)

Lat: 66.92°NLon: 151.52°WElev: 643ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

2°F

-17°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1011.7 mb)
Dewpoint -2°F (-19°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill-11°F (-24°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 12:40pm until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 12:40pm until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 7 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow before 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near -4. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: -4 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -20. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: -20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near -9. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  in the afternoon.

    High: -9 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -19.

    Low: -19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near -3.

    High: -3 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 3am.  Cloudy, with a low around -7.

    Low: -7 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around -2 by 5pm. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near -4. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -20. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near -9. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -19.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near -3.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around -7.
Sunday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 4.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 3am. Cloudy, with a low around -2.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 8.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 67.14°N 154.62°W (Elev. 2428 ft)
12:20 pm AKST Feb 18, 2026
12pm AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 24, 2026
 
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