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Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Point Hope, Point Hope Airport (PAPO)

Lat: 68.35°NLon: 166.8°WElev: 13ft.

Windy

9°F

-13°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed SE 33 G 46 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.4 mb)
Dewpoint 2°F (-17°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill-14°F (-26°C)
Last update 16 Feb 11:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Point Hope AK

Blizzard Warning until February 19, 03:00am
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Blizzard Warning
  •  
    Blizzard Warning until February 19, 03:00am

    NOW until 3:00am Thu

    Blizzard Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 5 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. Widespread blowing snow. High near 12. Southeast wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 12 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before 3am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 3am. Low around 1. Southeast wind 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 1 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 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 40 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around -10. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph.

    Low: -10 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near -5.

    High: -5 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12.

    Low: -12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -1.

    High: -1 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Widespread blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 5. Southeast wind 35 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow. Widespread blowing snow. High near 12. Southeast wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before 3am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 3am. Low around 1. Southeast wind 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
A 40 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 40 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around -10. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near -5.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -1.
Friday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8.
Saturday
Snow, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 15.
Saturday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 9.
Sunday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 21.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Point Hope AK
 68.34°N 166.66°W (Elev. 0 ft)
Last Update:
11:24 pm AKST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am AKST Feb 17, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 23, 2026
 
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