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Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ambler, Ambler Airport (PAFM)

Lat: 67.1°NLon: 157.85°WElev: 289ft.

Overcast

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.55 in (1035.4 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 21 Jan 7:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 25 by 4am. Southwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 19 °F⇑

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 5.

    High: 5 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -15.

    Low: -15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 25 by 4am. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 5.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -15.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -9.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -22.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -17.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -21.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -9.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 68.15°N 155.73°W (Elev. 3763 ft)
Last Update:
8:17 pm AKST Jan 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm AKST Jan 21, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 28, 2026
 
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