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

-6°F

-21°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed SW 18 mph
Barometer 29.59 in (1010.1 mb)
Dewpoint -11°F (-24°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill-29°F (-34°C)
Last update 18 Feb 7:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

38 Miles N Nolan AK

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 08:10am until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 08:10am until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 4 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14. Southwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: -14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near -5. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: -5 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -26. Wind chill values as low as -55. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: -26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -13. North wind 10 to 20 mph.

    High: -13 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -21.

    Low: -21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near -10.

    High: -10 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17.

    Low: -17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 4. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -5. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -26. Wind chill values as low as -55. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -13. North wind 10 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -21.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near -10.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 5.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 13.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 3.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
38 Miles N Nolan AK
 68.01°N 150.15°W (Elev. 4688 ft)
7:27 am AKST Feb 18, 2026
8am AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 24, 2026
 
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