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 Fog/Mist

9°F

-13°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	E 12 mph
Barometer	29.69 in (1006.4 mb)
Dewpoint	5°F (-15°C)
Visibility	2.00 mi
Wind Chill	-6°F (-21°C)
Last update	18 Feb 7:56 am AKST

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Extended Forecast for

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 08:03am until February 18, 03:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 08:03am until February 18, 03:00pm
NOW until 3:00pm Wed
Winter Storm Warning
Today
High: 8 °F⇓
Snow Likely
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Tonight
Low: -17 °F
Slight Chance
Snow and
Areas Blowing
Snow
Thursday
High: -8 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday Night
Low: -23 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Areas
Blowing Snow
Friday
High: -8 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: -12 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 1 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: -2 °F
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow likely, mainly before noon. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around -4 by 5pm. Southwest wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Areas of blowing snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17. Wind chill values as low as -40. Southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near -8. Wind chill values as low as -40. West wind around 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -23. Wind chill values as low as -50. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near -8. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around -12.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 1.

Saturday Night

Snow, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around -2.

Sunday

Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 13.

Sunday Night

Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 8.