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

Coldfoot Airport (PACX)

Lat: 67.25°NLon: 150.2°WElev: 1049ft.

Overcast

-3°F

-19°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed NE 14 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (982.4 mb)
Dewpoint -11°F (-24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-23°F (-31°C)
Last update 16 Jan 12:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles ENE Caro AK

Winter Weather Advisory January 16, 01:02am until January 17, 09:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 16, 01:02am until January 17, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Sat

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: -14 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. High near 6. East wind 20 to 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 6 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before midnight.  Areas of blowing snow after 9pm. Low around 1. South wind 20 to 30 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 1 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 10. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 10 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow between 9pm and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. West wind around 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 2 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.

    High: 15 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around -14. East wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. High near 6. East wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. Areas of blowing snow after 9pm. Low around 1. South wind 20 to 30 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 10. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow between 9pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. West wind around 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 8.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 5.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -9.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -4.
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Point Forecast:
18 Miles ENE Caro AK
 67.27°N 147.43°W (Elev. 4173 ft)
12:19 am AKST Jan 16, 2026
1am AKST Jan 16, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
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