Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Noatak, Noatak Airport (PAWN)

Lat: 67.57°NLon: 162.98°WElev: 89ft.

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed S 13 mph
Barometer 30.31 in (1027.5 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Jan 9:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Noatak AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 20. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow, mainly after 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 20. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
M.L.King Day
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 26.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 20.
Thursday
A chance of snow, mainly after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
A chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 29.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 4.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 10.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Noatak AK
 67.59°N 163°W (Elev. 72 ft)
10:17 pm AKST Jan 18, 2026
10pm AKST Jan 18, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 25, 2026
 
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