Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from December 23, 11:00 PM AKST until December 25, 03:00 AM AKST

Current conditions at

Anaktuvuk Pass, Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (PAKP)

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

Light Snow

0°F

-18°C

Humidity	76%
Wind Speed	SW 15 G 21 mph
Barometer	29.69 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint	-6°F (-21°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Wind Chill	-19°F (-28°C)
Last update	23 Dec 11:56 pm AKST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

61 Miles NNE Nolan AK

Winter Weather Advisory until December 25, 03:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory until December 25, 03:00am
NOW until 3:00am Thu
Winter Weather Advisory
Overnight
Low: -3 °F
Chance Snow
and Blowing
Snow
Wednesday
High: -4 °F⇓
Snow Likely
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: -23 °F
Snow Likely
then Chance
Snow
Christmas Day
High: -17 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: -29 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: -23 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday Night
Low: -37 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: -28 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 50 percent chance of snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around -3. Southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.

Wednesday

Snow likely, mainly after noon. Areas of blowing snow before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around -14 by 1pm. Wind chill values as low as -40. West wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -23. Wind chill values as low as -45. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Christmas Day

Partly sunny, with a high near -17. Wind chill values as low as -45. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around -29. East wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near -23.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -37.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near -28.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around -32.