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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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

17 Miles ESE Anaktuvuk Pass AK

Winter Weather Advisory until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: -7 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 9pm. Temperature rising to around 0 by 4am. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: -10 °F⇑

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly before noon. High near 4. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 4 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: -13 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -6. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: -6 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 3am. Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21.

    Low: -21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near -12.

    High: -12 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -24.

    Low: -24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near -7. South wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 9pm. Temperature rising to around 0 by 4am. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly before noon. High near 4. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -6. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 3am. Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near -12.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -24.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -10.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 0.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 4.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles ESE Anaktuvuk Pass AK
 68.01°N 151.18°W (Elev. 4252 ft)
Last Update:
7:24 am AKST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am AKST Feb 17, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 23, 2026
 
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