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

4°F

-16°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1012.1 mb)
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Wind Chill-6°F (-21°C)
Last update 18 Feb 1:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

57 Miles NNW Alatna AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow likely, mainly before 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 6 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near -6. South wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning.

    High: -6 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -22. Wind chill values as low as -40. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: -22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near -11. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: -11 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -24.

    Low: -24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -6.

    High: -6 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 3am.  Cloudy, with a low around -8.

    Low: -8 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 5.

    High: 5 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -6. South wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -22. Wind chill values as low as -40. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near -11. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -24.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -6.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around -8.
Sunday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 5.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 8.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
57 Miles NNW Alatna AK
 67.31°N 153.5°W (Elev. 1450 ft)
1:18 pm AKST Feb 18, 2026
1pm AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 24, 2026
 
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