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 and Breezy

0°F

-18°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SW 21 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.61 in (1010.1 mb)
Dewpoint -6°F (-21°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill-22°F (-30°C)
Last update 18 Feb 3:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles ENE Anaktuvuk Pass AK

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

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 1 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Areas of blowing snow before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 7. South wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 9pm and midnight.  Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. South wind 15 to 25 mph.

    Low: -13 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow between 9am and noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near -6. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: -6 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -27. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: -27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near -14.

    High: -14 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -19.

    Low: -19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near -4.

    High: -4 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 1. South wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 7. South wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 9pm and midnight. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. South wind 15 to 25 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow between 9am and noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -6. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -27. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near -14.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -19.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near -4.
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. 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 -8.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -1.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles ENE Anaktuvuk Pass AK
 68.23°N 150.89°W (Elev. 4498 ft)
3:20 am AKST Feb 18, 2026
4am AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 24, 2026
 
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