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

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NW 14 mph
Barometer 30.53 in (1035.9 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill-4°F (-20°C)
Last update 19 Jan 3:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

62 Miles S Kaktovik AK

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 14. West wind around 20 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 17. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 6 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. West wind around 20 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind 10 to 20 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Friday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 4.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -15.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
62 Miles S Kaktovik AK
 69.22°N 143.73°W (Elev. 7405 ft)
4:16 pm AKST Jan 19, 2026
4pm AKST Jan 19, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 25, 2026
 
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