Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies with heavy rainfall, areas of urban and river flooding, landslides, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds into Thursday. A strong clipper system will bring the threat of heavy snow and high winds across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes as well as portions of the interior Northeast and Appalachians. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Nuiqsut, Nuiqsut Airport (PAQT)

Lat: 70.21°NLon: 151.01°WElev: 39ft.

Blowing Snow

4°F

-16°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed W 12 mph
Barometer 30.20 in (1022.8 mb)
Dewpoint -3°F (-19°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill-12°F (-24°C)
Last update 10 Dec 2:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Umiat AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: -7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around -17 by noon. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: -2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. South wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Areas of blowing snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 9am.  Areas of blowing snow. Cloudy, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 9pm.  Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: -4 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 4.

    High: 4 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12.

    Low: -12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around -17 by noon. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 9am. Areas of blowing snow. Cloudy, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 4.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -4.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -35.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -7.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 1.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Umiat AK
 69.32°N 152.36°W (Elev. 285 ft)
2:16 am AKST Dec 10, 2025
3am AKST Dec 10, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 16, 2025
 
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