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

6 Miles NW Coldfoot AK

Blizzard Warning January 16, 01:18am until January 17, 09:00pm
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Blizzard Warning
  •  
    Blizzard Warning January 16, 01:18am until January 17, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Sat

    Blizzard Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: -6 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 8. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 8 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before 3am.  Areas of blowing snow between 9pm and midnight. Low around 1. Southwest wind 15 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 1 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. North wind around 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Likely

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around -6. East wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 8. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 3am. Areas of blowing snow between 9pm and midnight. Low around 1. Southwest wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. North wind around 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 8.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -1.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NW Coldfoot AK
 67.29°N 150.36°W (Elev. 3622 ft)
12:19 am AKST Jan 16, 2026
1am AKST Jan 16, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
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