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.

Fair

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed W 20 mph
Barometer 30.23 in (1025.7 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill6°F (-14°C)
Last update 18 Jan 8:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

61 Miles S Kaktovik AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A 20 percent chance of snow before 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 9 by 5pm. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 12.

    High: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow before 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 5.

    High: 5 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of snow after 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
M.L.King Day
A 20 percent chance of snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 9 by 5pm. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 5.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Friday
A chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 8.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 1.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -11.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
61 Miles S Kaktovik AK
 69.24°N 143.64°W (Elev. 6398 ft)
8:16 pm AKST Jan 18, 2026
9pm AKST Jan 18, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 25, 2026
 
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