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

Ambler, Ambler Airport (PAFM)

Lat: 67.1°NLon: 157.85°WElev: 289ft.

Light Snow

11°F

-12°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1009.0 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill2°F (-17°C)
Last update 18 Feb 10:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles NNE Bornite AK

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 11:37am until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 11:37am until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 10 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am.  Cloudy, with a low around -18. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: -18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near -8. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: -8 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -22. Wind chill values as low as -50. North wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight.

    Low: -22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near -8. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: -8 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -14.

    Low: -14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 1.

    High: 1 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 3am.  Cloudy, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. Areas of blowing snow between noon and 3pm. Temperature falling to around -5 by 5pm. South wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am. Cloudy, with a low around -18. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -8. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -22. Wind chill values as low as -50. North wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near -8. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -14.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 1.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around -2.
Sunday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 10.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 7.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 6.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
31 Miles NNE Bornite AK
 67.44°N 156.27°W (Elev. 4003 ft)
11:19 am AKST Feb 18, 2026
11am AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 24, 2026
 
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