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

Bettles, Bettles Airport (PABT)

Lat: 66.92°NLon: 151.52°WElev: 643ft.

Light Snow

-8°F

-22°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 30.21 in (1026.0 mb)
Dewpoint -15°F (-26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-23°F (-31°C)
Last update 15 Jan 9:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Blizzard Warning January 15, 10:02pm until January 17, 09:00pm
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Blizzard Warning
  •  
    Blizzard Warning January 15, 10:02pm until January 17, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Sat

    Blizzard Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 0 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

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

    High: 10 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before midnight.  Low around 3. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    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 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely

  • M.L.King Day

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

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 7 by 5am. 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 10. Northeast wind around 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 3. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
M.L.King Day
A chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 5.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 67.34°N 154.23°W (Elev. 4806 ft)
9:16 pm AKST Jan 15, 2026
10pm AKST Jan 15, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
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