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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

-2°F

-19°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed SW 18 mph
Barometer 29.82 in
Dewpoint -9°F (-23°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Wind Chill-24°F (-31°C)
Last update 17 Feb 4:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles ENE Anaktuvuk Pass AK

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 05:41pm until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 05:41pm until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: -4 °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 8. South wind 20 to 25 mph.

    High: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. South wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: -13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -6. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: -6 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -28. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near -14.

    High: -14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -19.

    Low: -19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near -3.

    High: -3 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 4 by 4am. South wind 25 to 30 mph.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8. South wind 20 to 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. South wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -6. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -28. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near -14.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -19.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near -3.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 6.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 7.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -4.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles ENE Anaktuvuk Pass AK
 68.23°N 150.89°W (Elev. 4498 ft)
Last Update:
5:18 pm AKST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm AKST Feb 17, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 24, 2026
 
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