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

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Point Thomson Airstrip (PAAD)

Lat: 70.14°NLon: 146.29°WElev: 26ft.

Fair

-29°F

-34°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed SE 12 mph
Barometer 30.35 in
Dewpoint -35°F (-37°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-54°F (-48°C)
Last update 26 Jan 11:15 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Cold Weather Advisory January 26, 11:24pm until January 27, 03:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory January 26, 11:24pm until January 27, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Tue

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: -33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near -17. Wind chill values as low as -55. East wind around 15 mph.

    High: -17 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 1 by 5am. Wind chill values as low as -45. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: -19 °F⇑

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 10.

    High: 10 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 7.

    High: 7 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around -33. Wind chill values as low as -55. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near -17. Wind chill values as low as -55. East wind around 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 1 by 5am. Wind chill values as low as -45. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 10.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Friday
A slight chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 7.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly between 9am and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 3.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -5.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near -11.
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Point Forecast:

 69.27°N 145.29°W (Elev. 6316 ft)
Last Update:
10:19 pm AKST Jan 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm AKST Jan 26, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 2, 2026
 
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