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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

Point Thomson Airstrip (PAAD)

Lat: 70.14°NLon: 146.29°WElev: 26ft.

Heavy Snow and Windy

-9°F

-23°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed E 36 G 44 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint -13°F (-25°C)
Visibility 0.15 mi
Wind Chill-40°F (-40°C)
Last update 28 Jan 3:55 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Southeast wind around 15 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 9. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 9 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow between midnight and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 2.

    High: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8.

    Low: -8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -5.

    High: -5 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Southeast wind around 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 9. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow between midnight and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 2.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -5.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near -15.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -11.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 69.27°N 145.29°W (Elev. 6316 ft)
Last Update:
3:17 am AKST Jan 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am AKST Jan 28, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 3, 2026
 
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