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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ambler, Ambler Airport (PAFM)

Lat: 67.1°NLon: 157.85°WElev: 289ft.

Light Snow

5°F

-15°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SE 20 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint -1°F (-18°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill-15°F (-26°C)
Last update 17 Feb 2:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

35 Miles NE Bornite AK

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

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 1 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 3am. Temperature rising to around 8 by 4am. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 0 °F⇑

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. Areas of blowing snow after 9am. Temperature rising to near 10 by 10am, then falling to around 0 during the remainder of the day. South wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 10 °F⇓

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20. Wind chill values as low as -40. South wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: -20 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -10. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: -10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -23.

    Low: -23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -7.

    High: -7 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -12.

    Low: -12 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 1. Southeast wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 3am. Temperature rising to around 8 by 4am. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow after 9am. Temperature rising to near 10 by 10am, then falling to around 0 during the remainder of the day. South wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20. Wind chill values as low as -40. South wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -10. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -23.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -7.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -12.
Saturday
A chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 2.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
35 Miles NE Bornite AK
 67.47°N 156.13°W (Elev. 4541 ft)
Last Update:
2:28 pm AKST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm AKST Feb 17, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 23, 2026
 
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