Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bettles, Bettles Airport (PABT)

Lat: 66.92°NLon: 151.52°WElev: 643ft.

Overcast

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.43 in (1032.6 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 5:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Prospect Creek Airport AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to near 13 by 8pm, then rising to around 22 during the remainder of the night. South wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 16. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.

    High: 16 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Calm wind.

    Low: 7 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 13.

    High: 13 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 11.

    High: 11 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.

    Low: -3 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to near 13 by 8pm, then rising to around 22 during the remainder of the night. South wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 13.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 11.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Friday
A chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 7.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 5.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -10.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 0.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Prospect Creek Airport AK
 66.74°N 150.7°W (Elev. 1512 ft)
5:19 pm AKST Jan 18, 2026
6pm AKST Jan 18, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 25, 2026
 
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