Autumn Temperatures for Eastern Third of the Country; Developing Offshore Coastal Storm

Cooler and less humid conditions for most of the eastern third of the nation as high pressure dominates the weather pattern. Otherwise, rather tranquil weather for most of the nation for the end of the weekend into the start of this week. We continue to monitor a developing coastal storm offshore of the Carolinas; Coastal flooding and beach erosion possible along portions of the Mid-Atlantic. Read More >

Current conditions at

Atqasuk (PATQ)

Lat: 70.47°NLon: 157.44°WElev: 95ft.

Light Snow

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SW 20 mph
Barometer 29.62 in (1003.6 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Oct 8:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

32 Miles SE Wainwright Airport AK

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 29.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
32 Miles SE Wainwright Airport AK
 70.24°N 159.1°W (Elev. 98 ft)
9:18 am AKDT Oct 18, 2026
9am AKDT Oct 18, 2026-6pm AKDT Oct 24, 2026
 
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