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 5 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1012.4 mb)
Dewpoint -2°F (-19°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Wind Chill-8°F (-22°C)
Last update 18 Feb 4:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow.  Low around -5. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: -5 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly before 3pm.  High near 7. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 7 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: -16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near -3. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: -3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near -7.

    High: -7 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around -16.

    Low: -16 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -2.

    High: -2 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: -7 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around -5. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly before 3pm. High near 7. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near -3. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near -7.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around -16.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -2.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around -7.
Sunday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 5.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 67.29°N 154.07°W (Elev. 2152 ft)
4:23 am AKST Feb 18, 2026
5am AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 24, 2026
 
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