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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Anaktuvuk Pass, Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (PAKP)

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

Fair

-17°F

-27°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1028.3 mb)
Dewpoint -25°F (-32°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-35°F (-37°C)
Last update 30 Dec 6:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near -3. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: -3 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 3am. Low around -14. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: -14 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -14. Wind chill values as low as -40. West wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: -14 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -23. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near -23. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: -23 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -26.

    Low: -26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -23.

    High: -23 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -24.

    Low: -24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -23.

    High: -23 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near -3. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 3am. Low around -14. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -14. Wind chill values as low as -40. West wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -23. West wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near -23. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -26.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -23.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -24.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -23.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -24.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -19.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -21.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -19.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 68.33°N 153.45°W (Elev. 3970 ft)
Last Update:
6:20 am AKST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7am AKST Dec 30, 2025-6pm AKST Jan 5, 2026
 
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