Strong Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to the Pacific Northwest; Areas of Snow in the North-Central and Eastern U.S.

A strong atmospheric river will bring prolonged heavy rainfall along with gusty winds to the Pacific Northwest through much of this week. The heavy rainfall may lead to widespread urban and river flooding. Accumulating snow is expected over parts of the central Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic today as well as the Upper Midwest and the Upper Great Lakes this evening into Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Nuiqsut, Nuiqsut Airport (PAQT)

Lat: 70.21°NLon: 151.01°WElev: 39ft.

Blowing Snow

2°F

-17°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed SW 13 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.6 mb)
Dewpoint -6°F (-21°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill-16°F (-27°C)
Last update 8 Dec 11:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Umiat AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 1. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 1 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 2 by 3am. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: -8 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow before noon, then a slight chance of snow after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 2. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 2 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between midnight and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: -7 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near -2. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: -2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14.

    Low: -14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow after 9am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow after 3am.  Cloudy, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow, mainly after 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 1. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 2 by 3am. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of snow before noon, then a slight chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 2. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between midnight and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near -2. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 6.
Friday
A chance of snow, mainly after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near -4.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Umiat AK
 69.32°N 152.36°W (Elev. 285 ft)
12:17 pm AKST Dec 8, 2025
12pm AKST Dec 8, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 14, 2025
 
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