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

Ambler, Ambler Airport (PAFM)

Lat: 67.1°NLon: 157.85°WElev: 289ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

8°F

-13°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed E 9 mph
Barometer 29.73 in (1007.8 mb)
Dewpoint 4°F (-16°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill-5°F (-21°C)
Last update 18 Feb 4:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

34 Miles NE Kalla AK

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 05:01am until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 05:01am until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  Temperature rising to near 8 by noon, then falling to around -4 during the remainder of the day. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 8 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near -8. Wind chill values as low as -40. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: -8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -24. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near -10.

    High: -10 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -17.

    Low: -17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near -3.

    High: -3 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Steady temperature around 4. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. Temperature rising to near 8 by noon, then falling to around -4 during the remainder of the day. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near -8. Wind chill values as low as -40. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -24. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near -10.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -17.
Saturday
A chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -3.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around -7.
Sunday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 5.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 1.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 5.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
34 Miles NE Kalla AK
 67.29°N 155.87°W (Elev. 2451 ft)
4:23 am AKST Feb 18, 2026
5am AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 24, 2026
 
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