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

Anaktuvuk Pass, Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (PAKP)

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

Fair

-29°F

-34°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1033.3 mb)
Dewpoint -35°F (-37°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-46°F (-43°C)
Last update 15 Jan 8:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Blizzard Warning January 15, 09:31pm until January 17, 09:00pm
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Blizzard Warning
  •  
    Blizzard Warning January 15, 09:31pm until January 17, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Sat

    Blizzard Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: -14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly after 3pm.  High near 7. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 7 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before midnight.  Low around -1. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: -1 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 7. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 7 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 12.

    High: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Chance Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A chance of snow, mainly before 9am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 9.

    High: 9 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around -2 by 5am. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Snow, mainly after 3pm. High near 7. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around -1. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 7. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 12.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
M.L.King Day
A chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 9.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 6.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 3.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 2.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 68.01°N 153.1°W (Elev. 3514 ft)
9:16 pm AKST Jan 15, 2026
9pm AKST Jan 15, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
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