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Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Barter Island, Barter Island LRRS Airport (PABA)

Lat: 70.13°NLon: 143.58°WElev: 7ft.

Overcast

7°F

-14°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed W 12 mph
Barometer 30.54 in (1036.1 mb)
Dewpoint 4°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-9°F (-23°C)
Last update 21 Jan 3:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

69 Miles S Kaktovik AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 16. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 15. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. West wind around 15 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11.

    High: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14.

    Low: -14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near -8.

    High: -8 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 16. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 15. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. West wind around 15 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14.
Sunday
A chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near -8.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near -18.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -25.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -12.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
69 Miles S Kaktovik AK
 69.14°N 143.91°W (Elev. 7533 ft)
Last Update:
4:17 pm AKST Jan 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm AKST Jan 21, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 27, 2026
 
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