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Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ambler, Ambler Airport (PAFM)

Lat: 67.1°NLon: 157.85°WElev: 289ft.

Overcast

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.54 in (1035.1 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 21 Jan 5:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

66 Miles NNW Ambler AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 4.

    High: 4 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -14.

    Low: -14 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 4.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -14.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near -10.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -21.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near -16.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -19.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near -13.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
66 Miles NNW Ambler AK
 68°N 158.52°W (Elev. 866 ft)
Last Update:
5:19 pm AKST Jan 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm AKST Jan 21, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 28, 2026
 
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