Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Barter Island, Barter Island LRRS Airport (PABA)

Lat: 70.13°NLon: 143.58°WElev: 7ft.

Light Snow

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed W 15 mph
Barometer 30.23 in (1025.5 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill5°F (-15°C)
Last update 18 Jan 7:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

69 Miles S Kaktovik AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 8 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A 20 percent chance of snow before 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 11.

    High: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.

    Low: -4 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 2.

    High: 2 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.

    Low: -4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
M.L.King Day
A 20 percent chance of snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 11.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 2.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Friday
A chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 5.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -1.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -14.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
69 Miles S Kaktovik AK
 69.14°N 143.91°W (Elev. 7533 ft)
7:17 pm AKST Jan 18, 2026
8pm AKST Jan 18, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 25, 2026
 
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