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

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1011.0 mb)
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill2°F (-17°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

38 Miles N Bornite AK

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:55pm until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:55pm until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 12 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 9pm.  Cloudy, with a low around -14. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -14 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near -8. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: -8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: -21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near -7. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.

    High: -7 °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 noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 5.

    High: 5 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly after 9pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 12. South wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around -14. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -8. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near -7. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -14.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 5.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly after 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 5.
Sunday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 17.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 13.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 9.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
38 Miles N Bornite AK
 67.58°N 156.75°W (Elev. 1444 ft)
1:18 pm AKST Feb 18, 2026
1pm AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 24, 2026
 
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