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

-5°F

-21°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SW 15 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.58 in (1009.5 mb)
Dewpoint -10°F (-23°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Wind Chill-26°F (-32°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

47 Miles NNW Nolan AK

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:37pm until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:37pm until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 5 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Areas of blowing snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: -14 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near -7. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: -7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -26. Wind chill values as low as -50. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -15. North wind 10 to 20 mph.

    High: -15 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -22.

    Low: -22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near -8.

    High: -8 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13.

    Low: -13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 5. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Areas of blowing snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near -7. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -26. Wind chill values as low as -50. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -15. North wind 10 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -22.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near -8.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 5.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -2.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
47 Miles NNW Nolan AK
 68.15°N 150.67°W (Elev. 6004 ft)
12:20 pm AKST Feb 18, 2026
12pm AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 24, 2026
 
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