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 Fog/Mist

10°F

-12°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.80 in (1010.0 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill-2°F (-19°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

38 Miles NNE Bornite AK

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 12:36pm until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 12:36pm until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 13 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: -17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around -14. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: -14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: -21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near -6. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: -6 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -10.

    Low: -10 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 6.

    High: 6 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Areas of blowing snow. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around -6 by 4pm. South wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around -14. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near -6. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -10.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 6.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 3.
Sunday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 15.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 11.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
38 Miles NNE Bornite AK
 67.57°N 156.45°W (Elev. 4062 ft)
12:20 pm AKST Feb 18, 2026
12pm AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 24, 2026
 
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