Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch in effect from January 15, 03:00 PM AKST until January 17, 09:00 PM AKST

Current conditions at

Bettles, Bettles Airport (PABT)

Lat: 66.92°NLon: 151.52°WElev: 643ft.

A Few Clouds

-51°F

-46°C

Humidity	NA
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.79 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint	N/A
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	14 Jan 6:53 am AKST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Winter Storm Watch January 15, 03:00pm until January 17, 09:00pm

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Winter Storm Watch

Today
High: -21 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: -24 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: -7 °F
Chance Snow
Thursday Night
Low: -13 °F
Chance Snow
then Snow and
Areas Blowing
Snow
Friday
High: 10 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
Snow
Friday Night
Low: -1 °F
Snow
Saturday
High: 6 °F
Snow Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 1 °F
Chance Snow
Sunday
High: 12 °F
Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near -21. Wind chill values as low as -50. North wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around -24. Wind chill values as low as -45. North wind around 10 mph.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near -7. Wind chill values as low as -45. North wind around 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Snow, mainly after midnight. Areas of blowing snow after midnight. Low around -13. Wind chill values as low as -40. North wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday

Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 9am. High near 10. North wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow. Low around -1. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.

Sunday

Snow likely, mainly between 9am and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.

Sunday Night

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.

M.L.King Day

A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 7.