Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ambler, Ambler Airport (PAFM)

Lat: 67.1°NLon: 157.85°WElev: 289ft.

Fair

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.56 in (1035.7 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 19 Jan 12:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

66 Miles NNW Ambler AK

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A 20 percent chance of snow before 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow before 9am, then a slight chance of snow after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow, mainly before 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
A 20 percent chance of snow before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow before 9am, then a slight chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Friday
A chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -2.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
66 Miles NNW Ambler AK
 68°N 158.52°W (Elev. 866 ft)
1:17 pm AKST Jan 19, 2026
1pm AKST Jan 19, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 25, 2026
 
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