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

-2°F

-19°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SW 16 G 29 mph
Barometer 29.58 in (1009.3 mb)
Dewpoint -7°F (-22°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Wind Chill-23°F (-31°C)
Last update 18 Feb 3:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles E Anaktuvuk Pass AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 5. Southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    High: 5 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14. Southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Low: -14 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near -9. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: -9 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm.  Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -25. Wind chill values as low as -55. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: -25 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near -16. North wind 10 to 20 mph.

    High: -16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -23.

    Low: -23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Sunny, with a high near -6.

    High: -6 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10.

    Low: -10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 3pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 8.

    High: 8 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 5. Southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14. Southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -9. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -25. Wind chill values as low as -55. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near -16. North wind 10 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -23.
Saturday
Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Sunny, with a high near -6.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 8.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 0.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles E Anaktuvuk Pass AK
 68.17°N 151.19°W (Elev. 6253 ft)
3:23 pm AKST Feb 18, 2026
4pm AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 24, 2026
 
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