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

Anaktuvuk Pass, Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (PAKP)

Lat: 68.13°NLon: 151.74°WElev: 2103ft.

Partly Cloudy

-25°F

-32°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed N 14 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1029.5 mb)
Dewpoint -31°F (-35°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-51°F (-46°C)
Last update 16 Jan 1:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

Blizzard Warning January 16, 03:00pm until January 17, 03:00pm
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Blizzard Warning
  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around -5. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -5 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Cloudy, with a high near 5. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 5 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around -2. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: -2 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am.  Areas of blowing snow before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 10. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. South wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 9am.  Areas of blowing snow between 9am and noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am.  Cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A slight chance of snow before 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.

    High: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around -5. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 5. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around -2. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am. Areas of blowing snow before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 10. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. South wind around 15 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 9am. Areas of blowing snow between 9am and noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 9.
M.L.King Day
A slight chance of snow before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 8.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 2.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 68.2°N 153.05°W (Elev. 4134 ft)
1:18 am AKST Jan 16, 2026
2am AKST Jan 16, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
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