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

Ambler, Ambler Airport (PAFM)

Lat: 67.1°NLon: 157.85°WElev: 289ft.

Overcast

-2°F

-19°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed N 17 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint -14°F (-26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-23°F (-31°C)
Last update 16 Jan 1:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8. East wind around 20 mph.

    Low: -8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 3pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 6. East wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 6 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Areas of blowing snow after 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 1. South wind 20 to 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 1 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am.  Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. South wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight.  Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind 20 to 30 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 9am.  Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A chance of snow, mainly before 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8. East wind around 20 mph.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 6. East wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Areas of blowing snow after 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 1. South wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. South wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind 20 to 30 mph becoming east after midnight.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 9am. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 22.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 14.
M.L.King Day
A chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 7.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 68.15°N 155.73°W (Elev. 3763 ft)
1:18 am AKST Jan 16, 2026
2am AKST Jan 16, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
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