Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ambler, Ambler Airport (PAFM)

Lat: 67.1°NLon: 157.85°WElev: 289ft.

Light Snow

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.44 in (1031.7 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Jan 7:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 22 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 23. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.

    High: 22 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 23. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Friday
A chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 5.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 67.3°N 154.86°W (Elev. 2001 ft)
8:16 pm AKST Jan 18, 2026
8pm AKST Jan 18, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 25, 2026
 
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