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Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Anaktuvuk Pass, Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (PAKP)

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

Light Snow

0°F

-18°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed SW 20 G 29 mph
Barometer 29.83 in
Dewpoint -11°F (-24°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill-22°F (-30°C)
Last update 17 Feb 3:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 04:36pm until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 04:36pm until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: -5 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. South wind 20 to 25 mph.

    Low: -9 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 3. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 3 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14. South wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: -14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -7. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: -7 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -26.

    Low: -26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -12.

    High: -12 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -18.

    Low: -18 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -5. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. South wind 20 to 25 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 3. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14. South wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -7. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -26.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -12.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -18.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -5.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 5.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6.
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Point Forecast:

 68.2°N 153.05°W (Elev. 4134 ft)
Last Update:
4:21 pm AKST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm AKST Feb 17, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 23, 2026
 
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