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Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Anaktuvuk Pass, Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (PAKP)

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

Overcast

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SW 16 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1021.6 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 23 Apr 9:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Areas of blowing snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. South wind around 15 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Areas of blowing snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind around 15 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. South wind around 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 68.27°N 154.71°W (Elev. 5823 ft)
Last Update:
9:17 am AKDT Apr 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am AKDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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