Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Anaktuvuk Pass, Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (PAKP)

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

Overcast

-23°F

-31°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed N 14 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1027.8 mb)
Dewpoint -29°F (-34°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-48°F (-44°C)
Last update 16 Jan 2:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around -7. East wind around 10 mph.

    Low: -7 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Cloudy, with a high near 4. East wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 4 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 8 by 5am. South wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 1 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am.  Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 17. South wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. South wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm.  Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A slight chance of snow before 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around -7. East wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 4. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 8 by 5am. South wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am. Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 17. South wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Saturday Night
Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. South wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 13.
M.L.King Day
A slight chance of snow before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 14.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 11.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 7.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 68.33°N 154.5°W (Elev. 3878 ft)
3:17 am AKST Jan 16, 2026
3am AKST Jan 16, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
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