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

Ambler, Ambler Airport (PAFM)

Lat: 67.1°NLon: 157.85°WElev: 289ft.

Light Snow

-4°F

-20°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed N 20 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1018.9 mb)
Dewpoint -16°F (-27°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill-27°F (-33°C)
Last update 16 Jan 12:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

40 Miles NNE Bornite AK

Winter Storm Warning January 16, 01:17am until January 17, 09:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 16, 01:17am until January 17, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Sat

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: -1 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Cloudy, with a high near 13. East wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before 3am.  Areas of blowing snow. Low around 4. South wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Southwest wind 20 to 30 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southeast wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  Areas of blowing snow between 9am and 3pm. High near 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 3am.  Cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Likely

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A chance of snow before 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. East wind around 15 mph.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 13. East wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 3am. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 4. South wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Southwest wind 20 to 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow between 9am and 3pm. High near 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
M.L.King Day
A chance of snow before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 10.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
40 Miles NNE Bornite AK
 67.6°N 156.39°W (Elev. 4948 ft)
12:19 am AKST Jan 16, 2026
1am AKST Jan 16, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
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