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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Barter Island, Barter Island LRRS Airport (PABA)

Lat: 70.13°NLon: 143.58°WElev: 7ft.

Light Snow

-29°F

-34°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed W 13 mph
Barometer 30.21 in (1025.0 mb)
Dewpoint -34°F (-37°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill-55°F (-48°C)
Last update 4 Jan 6:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

66 Miles S Kaktovik AK

Cold Weather Advisory January 4, 07:03am until January 5, 03:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory January 4, 07:03am until January 5, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Mon

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: -26 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a temperature rising to around -22 by 5am. Wind chill values as low as -50. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -28 °F⇑

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near -17. Wind chill values as low as -45. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: -17 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -24. Wind chill values as low as -45. East wind around 10 mph.

    Low: -24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near -23. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: -23 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -27.

    Low: -27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near -26.

    High: -26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -33.

    Low: -33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near -26. Wind chill values as low as -45. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a temperature rising to around -22 by 5am. Wind chill values as low as -50. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near -17. Wind chill values as low as -45. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -24. Wind chill values as low as -45. East wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near -23. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -27.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near -26.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -33.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near -30.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -31.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -27.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -30.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -20.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
66 Miles S Kaktovik AK
 69.17°N 143.82°W (Elev. 7999 ft)
Last Update:
6:19 am AKST Jan 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am AKST Jan 4, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 10, 2026
 
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