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

-5°F

-21°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SW 15 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.58 in (1009.5 mb)
Dewpoint -10°F (-23°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Wind Chill-26°F (-32°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:36pm until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:36pm until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15. South wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: -15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near -7. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: -7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -24. Wind chill values as low as -45. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: -10 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -15.

    Low: -15 °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 -6.

    Low: -6 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 3. South wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15. South wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near -7. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -24. Wind chill values as low as -45. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -15.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -4.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Sunday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 8.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
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:

 68.19°N 153.8°W (Elev. 6142 ft)
12:20 pm AKST Feb 18, 2026
12pm AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 24, 2026
 
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