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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ambler, Ambler Airport (PAFM)

Lat: 67.1°NLon: 157.85°WElev: 289ft.

Fair

-17°F

-27°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed N 12 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1021.5 mb)
Dewpoint -23°F (-31°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-39°F (-39°C)
Last update 3 Jan 6:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around -21. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near -21. Wind chill values as low as -55. East wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: -21 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -25. Wind chill values as low as -55. East wind 25 to 30 mph.

    Low: -25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near -22. Wind chill values as low as -60. Northeast wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: -22 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around -26. Northeast wind 20 to 25 mph.

    Low: -26 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -16.

    High: -16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20.

    Low: -20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -17.

    High: -17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -26.

    Low: -26 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around -21. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near -21. Wind chill values as low as -55. East wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -25. Wind chill values as low as -55. East wind 25 to 30 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near -22. Wind chill values as low as -60. Northeast wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around -26. Northeast wind 20 to 25 mph.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -16.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -17.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -26.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -20.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -27.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near -14.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -25.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -15.
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Point Forecast:

 67.78°N 155.41°W (Elev. 5778 ft)
Last Update:
7:17 pm AKST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm AKST Jan 3, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 10, 2026
 
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