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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.

Overcast

3°F

-16°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SE 15 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint -6°F (-21°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill-16°F (-27°C)
Last update 17 Feb 9:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

40 Miles NNE Bornite AK

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

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 7 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow then
    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Temperature falling to near 4 by 8pm, then rising to around 13 during the remainder of the night. South wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 4 °F⇑

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 14. South wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 14 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. Southwest wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -13 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -4. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: -4 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -18. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: -18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near -5.

    High: -5 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -11.

    Low: -11 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Areas of blowing snow before noon, then areas of blowing snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 7. South wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Temperature falling to near 4 by 8pm, then rising to around 13 during the remainder of the night. South wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 14. South wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. Southwest wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -4. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -18. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near -5.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -11.
Saturday
A chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 6.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
40 Miles NNE Bornite AK
 67.6°N 156.39°W (Elev. 4948 ft)
Last Update:
10:20 am AKST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am AKST Feb 17, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 23, 2026
 
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