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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning until February 18, 03:00 PM AKST

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 Chill	2°F (-17°C)
Last update	18 Feb 12:56 pm AKST

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Extended Forecast for

54 Miles NNE Kalla AK

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:34pm until February 18, 03:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:34pm until February 18, 03:00pm
NOW until 3:00pm Wed
Winter Storm Warning
This Afternoon
High: 9 °F
Snow Likely
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Tonight
Low: -20 °F
Chance Snow
Thursday
High: -9 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday Night
Low: -26 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: -10 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: -14 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 0 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: -3 °F
Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Areas of blowing snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 9. Southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20. South wind 15 to 20 mph.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near -9. Wind chill values as low as -40. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around -26. Wind chill values as low as -45. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near -10. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around -14.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 0.