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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ambler, Ambler Airport (PAFM)

Lat: 67.1°NLon: 157.85°WElev: 289ft.

Overcast

-5°F

-21°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed N 18 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.64 in (1004.9 mb)
Dewpoint -19°F (-28°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-28°F (-33°C)
Last update 27 Jan 4:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -13. Wind chill values as low as -45. East wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: -13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around -1 by 5am. Wind chill values as low as -40. East wind 25 to 30 mph.

    Low: -13 °F⇑

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 13. East wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of snow between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 17. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 13.

    High: 13 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.

    High: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -13. Wind chill values as low as -45. East wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around -1 by 5am. Wind chill values as low as -40. East wind 25 to 30 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 13. East wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 13.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 7.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near -1.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 6.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 67.63°N 154.87°W (Elev. 5430 ft)
Last Update:
4:18 pm AKST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm AKST Jan 27, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 3, 2026
 
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