Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Anaktuvuk Pass, Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (PAKP)

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

Light Snow

-2°F

-19°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SW 16 G 29 mph
Barometer 29.58 in (1009.3 mb)
Dewpoint -7°F (-22°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Wind Chill-23°F (-31°C)
Last update 18 Feb 3:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Anaktuvuk Pass AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 2. South wind around 15 mph.

    High: 2 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near -8. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: -8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -24. Wind chill values as low as -45. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -15. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: -15 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -25.

    Low: -25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -11.

    High: -11 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14.

    Low: -14 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 2.

    High: 2 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 2. South wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -8. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -24. Wind chill values as low as -45. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -15. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -25.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -11.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14.
Sunday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 2.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 3am. Cloudy, with a low around -5.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 1.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SW Anaktuvuk Pass AK
 68.02°N 152.22°W (Elev. 4058 ft)
4:22 pm AKST Feb 18, 2026
4pm AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 24, 2026
 
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