Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ambler, Ambler Airport (PAFM)

Lat: 67.1°NLon: 157.85°WElev: 289ft.

Overcast

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.41 in (1030.7 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Jan 5:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 9pm.  Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind 20 to 25 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A 20 percent chance of snow before noon.  Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 17 by 5pm. South wind 15 to 20 mph becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 23 by 5am. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow after 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 9pm. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind 20 to 25 mph.
M.L.King Day
A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 17 by 5pm. South wind 15 to 20 mph becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 23 by 5am. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Friday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 0.
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Point Forecast:

 68.15°N 155.73°W (Elev. 3763 ft)
5:19 pm AKST Jan 18, 2026
6pm AKST Jan 18, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 25, 2026
 
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