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

Ambler, Ambler Airport (PAFM)

Lat: 67.1°NLon: 157.85°WElev: 289ft.

Overcast

-1°F

-18°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed NE 16 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1016.2 mb)
Dewpoint -12°F (-24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-21°F (-29°C)
Last update 16 Jan 2:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

Winter Storm Warning January 16, 03:55am until January 17, 09:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 16, 03:55am until January 17, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Sat

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 11. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 11 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before 3am.  Low around 0. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 0 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 18. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Likely

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A slight chance of snow before 9am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 7. Northeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 11. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 3am. Low around 0. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 18. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
M.L.King Day
A slight chance of snow before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 7.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 67.3°N 154.86°W (Elev. 2001 ft)
3:17 am AKST Jan 16, 2026
3am AKST Jan 16, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
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