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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 >

Current conditions at

Anaktuvuk Pass, Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (PAKP)

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

Fair

-8°F

-22°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed SW 17 G 26 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1024.8 mb)
Dewpoint -17°F (-27°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill-31°F (-35°C)
Last update 17 Feb 5:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -2. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: -2 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 2 by 4am. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -5 °F⇑

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: -13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow before noon, then a slight chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -6. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: -6 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -19.

    Low: -19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near -7.

    High: -7 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: -14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 0.

    High: 0 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -2. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 2 by 4am. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow before noon, then a slight chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -6. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -19.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near -7.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -14.
Saturday
A chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 0.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 9.
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Point Forecast:

 68.1°N 154.75°W (Elev. 3593 ft)
Last Update:
6:23 am AKST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am AKST Feb 17, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 23, 2026
 
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