Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Anaktuvuk Pass, Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (PAKP)

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

Mostly Cloudy

-29°F

-34°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed N 9 mph
Barometer 30.20 in (1035.0 mb)
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-51°F (-46°C)
Last update 15 Jan 5:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around -1 by 4am. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -16 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 3pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 5. East wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 5 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before midnight.  Low around 3. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Southwest wind around 20 mph becoming southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon.  Areas of blowing snow between noon and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A chance of snow, mainly before 9am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 15.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around -1 by 4am. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 5. East wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 3. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Southwest wind around 20 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Areas of blowing snow between noon and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
M.L.King Day
A chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 15.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 13.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 9.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 4.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 68.12°N 155.05°W (Elev. 4915 ft)
5:17 pm AKST Jan 15, 2026
6pm AKST Jan 15, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
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