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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Anaktuvuk Pass, Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (PAKP)

Lat: 68.13°NLon: 151.74°WElev: 2103ft.

Partly Cloudy

-25°F

-32°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed N 14 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1029.5 mb)
Dewpoint -31°F (-35°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-51°F (-46°C)
Last update 16 Jan 1:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles WNW Nolan AK

Blizzard Warning January 16, 02:56am until January 17, 09:00pm
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Blizzard Warning
  •  
    Blizzard Warning January 16, 02:56am until January 17, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Sat

    Blizzard Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: -9 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly after noon. High near 7. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before 3am. Low around -2. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: -2 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 17. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Likely

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A slight chance of snow before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 15.

    High: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around -9. East wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Snow, mainly after noon. High near 7. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 3am. Low around -2. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 17. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
M.L.King Day
A slight chance of snow before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 15.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 10.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 10.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 2.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles WNW Nolan AK
 67.7°N 151.16°W (Elev. 3199 ft)
Last Update:
2:17 am AKST Jan 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am AKST Jan 16, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
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