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.

Overcast

-3°F

-19°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed N 9 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1023.3 mb)
Dewpoint -10°F (-23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-19°F (-28°C)
Last update 15 Jan 11:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Blizzard Warning January 16, 12:47am until January 17, 09:00pm
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Blizzard Warning
  •  
    Blizzard Warning January 16, 12:47am until January 17, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Sat

    Blizzard Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: -6 °F

    Chance Snow

  • 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 2. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Southeast 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 17. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Likely

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around -6. North wind around 15 mph.
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 2. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 17. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 4.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 67.4°N 154.1°W (Elev. 4806 ft)
12:19 am AKST Jan 16, 2026
12am AKST Jan 16, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
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