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

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 30.47 in (1033.8 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill2°F (-17°C)
Last update 21 Jan 11:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

62 Miles S Kaktovik AK

  • Overnight

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

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

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

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 10 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: -14 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow, mainly before 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near -5.

    High: -5 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow before 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -24.

    Low: -24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind around 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 around 15 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. West wind around 15 mph.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. West wind around 15 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -5.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -24.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near -21.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -26.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -10.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -14.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 1.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
62 Miles S Kaktovik AK
 69.22°N 143.73°W (Elev. 7405 ft)
12:17 am AKST Jan 22, 2026
12am AKST Jan 22, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 28, 2026
 
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