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.

Fair

-6°F

-21°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed S 18 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.59 in (1009.9 mb)
Dewpoint -11°F (-24°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill-29°F (-34°C)
Last update 18 Feb 10:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:35am until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:35am until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 3 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: -14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

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

    High: -7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -23. Wind chill values as low as -45. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: -23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

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

    High: -10 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -16.

    Low: -16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -4.

    High: -4 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7.

    Low: -7 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 3. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near -7. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -23. Wind chill values as low as -45. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -10. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -16.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -4.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Sunday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 6.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 0.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 68.16°N 153.57°W (Elev. 5200 ft)
11:19 am AKST Feb 18, 2026
11am AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 24, 2026
 
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