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Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bettles, Bettles Airport (PABT)

Lat: 66.92°NLon: 151.52°WElev: 643ft.

A Few Clouds

-47°F

-44°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 30.40 in (1034.0 mb)
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Jan 11:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Cold Weather Advisory January 15, 12:43am until January 15, 07:00am
Blizzard Warning January 15, 03:00pm until January 17, 09:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
Blizzard Warning
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory January 15, 12:43am until January 15, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Thu

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: -26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near -10. Wind chill values as low as -45. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: -10 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 7 by 5am. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -10 °F⇑

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. High near 12. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 12 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before 3am. Low around 5. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11.

    High: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 6 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around -26. Wind chill values as low as -45. North wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near -10. Wind chill values as low as -45. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 7 by 5am. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 12. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 3am. Low around 5. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 18.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
M.L.King Day
A chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 15.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 14.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 10.
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Point Forecast:

 67.29°N 154.07°W (Elev. 2152 ft)
Last Update:
12:17 am AKST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am AKST Jan 15, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 21, 2026
 
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