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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Anaktuvuk Pass, Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (PAKP)

Lat: 68.13°NLon: 151.74°WElev: 2103ft.

Fair

-31°F

-35°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.22 in (1035.9 mb)
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Jan 4:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles SSE Anaktuvuk Pass AK

Blizzard Warning until January 17, 09:00pm
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Blizzard Warning
  •  
    Blizzard Warning until January 17, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Sat

    Blizzard Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: -9 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 6 by 4am. East wind around 10 mph.

    Low: -9 °F⇑

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. High near 11. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 11 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 1. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 1 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 19. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near -9. East wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 6 by 4am. East wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Snow. High near 11. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 1. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 19. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
M.L.King Day
A slight chance of snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 13.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 9.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 4.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles SSE Anaktuvuk Pass AK
 67.87°N 151.47°W (Elev. 4396 ft)
Last Update:
4:17 pm AKST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm AKST Jan 15, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
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