Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Barter Island, Barter Island LRRS Airport (PABA)

Lat: 70.13°NLon: 143.58°WElev: 7ft.

Fair

-35°F

-37°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.59 in (1037.8 mb)
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-57°F (-49°C)
Last update 15 Jan 10:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

61 Miles S Kaktovik AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around -3 by 4am. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: -11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10. Southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 10 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before midnight.  Low around 2. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 12. West wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. West wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A chance of snow, mainly before 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.

    High: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of snow before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around -3 by 4am. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 2. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 12. West wind 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. West wind 15 to 20 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
M.L.King Day
A chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 4.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -1.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near -4.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
61 Miles S Kaktovik AK
 69.24°N 143.64°W (Elev. 6398 ft)
11:20 pm AKST Jan 15, 2026
11pm AKST Jan 15, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
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