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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Anaktuvuk Pass, Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (PAKP)

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

Overcast

-7°F

-22°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed W 20 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1023.6 mb)
Dewpoint -17°F (-27°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-31°F (-35°C)
Last update 17 Feb 7:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -6. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: -6 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly between midnight and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around -3 by 4am. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: -12 °F⇑

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 2. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 2 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -5. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: -5 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20.

    Low: -20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near -12.

    High: -12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -20.

    Low: -20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -9.

    High: -9 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -6. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly between midnight and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around -3 by 4am. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 2. South wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -5. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near -12.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -20.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -9.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 0.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 5.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 68.01°N 153.1°W (Elev. 3514 ft)
Last Update:
7:24 am AKST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am AKST Feb 17, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 23, 2026
 
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