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 >

Current conditions at

Ambler, Ambler Airport (PAFM)

Lat: 67.1°NLon: 157.85°WElev: 289ft.

Overcast

-1°F

-18°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed NE 16 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1016.2 mb)
Dewpoint -12°F (-24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-21°F (-29°C)
Last update 16 Jan 2:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

Winter Storm Warning January 16, 03:55am until January 17, 09:00pm
Click here for hazard details and duration
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 16, 03:55am until January 17, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Sat

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: -19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Cloudy, with a high near 9. East wind around 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 9 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before midnight.  Areas of blowing snow between 9pm and midnight. Low around 2. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. South wind around 20 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. East wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Cloudy, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly between 9pm and midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Likely

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A chance of snow before 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -19. East wind around 20 mph.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 9. East wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. Areas of blowing snow between 9pm and midnight. Low around 2. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. South wind around 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. East wind around 15 mph.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly between 9pm and midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
M.L.King Day
A chance of snow before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 13.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 6.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 67.83°N 155.5°W (Elev. 4216 ft)
3:17 am AKST Jan 16, 2026
3am AKST Jan 16, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

No Radar Data Available Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database