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 >

Current conditions at

Ambler, Ambler Airport (PAFM)

Lat: 67.1°NLon: 157.85°WElev: 289ft.

Light Snow

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1011.0 mb)
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill2°F (-17°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:07pm until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:07pm until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    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. South wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: -17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around -14. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: -14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -24. Wind chill values as low as -40. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -9. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: -9 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -13.

    Low: -13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

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

    High: 3 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly after 3am.  Cloudy, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
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. South wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around -14. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -24. Wind chill values as low as -40. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -9. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -13.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 3.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 0.
Sunday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 15.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 10.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 5.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 67.88°N 155.66°W (Elev. 4396 ft)
12:20 pm AKST Feb 18, 2026
1pm AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 24, 2026
 
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