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

Ambler, Ambler Airport (PAFM)

Lat: 67.1°NLon: 157.85°WElev: 289ft.

Fair

-11°F

-24°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed N 20 G 25 mph
Barometer 30.24 in (1025.6 mb)
Dewpoint -22°F (-30°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-36°F (-38°C)
Last update 15 Jan 6:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Winter Storm Warning January 15, 07:37pm until January 17, 09:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 15, 07:37pm until January 17, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Sat

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: -6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 11. East wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 11 °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 2 inches possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 19. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, mainly before 3am.  Low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A chance of snow, mainly before 9am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 8 by 5am. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 11. East wind around 15 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 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 19. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, mainly before 3am. Low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
M.L.King Day
A chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 4.
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Point Forecast:

 67.25°N 154.71°W (Elev. 3743 ft)
7:20 pm AKST Jan 15, 2026
7pm AKST Jan 15, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
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