Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Arctic Village, Arctic Village Airport (PARC)

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

Fair

-16°F

-27°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.62 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint -21°F (-29°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 9:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

63 Miles N Chandalar AK

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: -15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near -6. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: -6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -28. Wind chill values as low as -45. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: -28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near -15. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: -15 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -23.

    Low: -23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near -7.

    High: -7 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13.

    Low: -13 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10.

    High: 10 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near -6. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -28. Wind chill values as low as -45. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near -15. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -23.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near -7.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13.
Sunday
A chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Monday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 14.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 0.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
63 Miles N Chandalar AK
 68.42°N 148.34°W (Elev. 6001 ft)
9:19 am AKST Feb 18, 2026
10am AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 24, 2026
 
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