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.

Fair

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NE 8 mph
Barometer 30.47 in (1032.6 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill8°F (-13°C)
Last update 19 Jan 7:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 26. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 16 by noon. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow, mainly before 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 26. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 16 by noon. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Friday
A chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 3.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -6.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near -4.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 67.38°N 155.53°W (Elev. 3593 ft)
7:17 pm AKST Jan 19, 2026
8pm AKST Jan 19, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 26, 2026
 
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