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

Arctic Village, Arctic Village Airport (PARC)

Lat: 68.11°NLon: 145.58°WElev: 2093ft.

Overcast

-10°F

-23°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1033.0 mb)
Dewpoint -15°F (-26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-22°F (-30°C)
Last update 15 Jan 10:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 0 by 4am. East wind around 10 mph.

    Low: -8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 5. Southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 5 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before midnight.  Low around 2. South wind around 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 9. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

    High: 9 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 3 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A chance of snow, mainly before 9am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 12.

    High: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 0 by 4am. East wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Snow. High near 5. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 2. South wind around 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 9. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
M.L.King Day
A chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 8.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 6.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -3.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 68.37°N 147.22°W (Elev. 6001 ft)
10:17 pm AKST Jan 15, 2026
11pm AKST Jan 15, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
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