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.

Overcast

8°F

-13°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill-6°F (-21°C)
Last update 18 Feb 3:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Areas of blowing snow. Cloudy, with a high near 8. South wind around 25 mph.

    High: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around -14. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: -14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near -9. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: -9 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -22. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near -10. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: -10 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around -17.

    Low: -17 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 0. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 0 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Cloudy, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 12.

    High: 12 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow. Cloudy, with a high near 8. South wind around 25 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around -14. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -9. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -22. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near -10. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around -17.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 0. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around -1.
Sunday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 12.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 5.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 5.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 67.67°N 159.34°W (Elev. 2018 ft)
3:23 pm AKST Feb 18, 2026
3pm AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 24, 2026
 
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