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

Coldfoot Airport (PACX)

Lat: 67.25°NLon: 150.2°WElev: 1049ft.

Overcast

0°F

-18°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed E 10 mph
Barometer 29.75 in (970.3 mb)
Dewpoint -11°F (-24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-16°F (-27°C)
Last update 27 Jan 9:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NNE Chandalar AK

Cold Weather Advisory January 27, 10:21am until January 27, 03:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory January 27, 10:21am until January 27, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Tue

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: -6 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Areas of blowing snow before midnight. Temperature falling to near -10 by 8pm, then rising to around 1 during the remainder of the night. East wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: -10 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. East wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.

    High: 13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -6. Wind chill values as low as -50. East wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. Areas of blowing snow before midnight. Temperature falling to near -10 by 8pm, then rising to around 1 during the remainder of the night. East wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. East wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NNE Chandalar AK
 67.72°N 148.18°W (Elev. 4806 ft)
9:17 am AKST Jan 27, 2026
10am AKST Jan 27, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 2, 2026
 
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