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

43 Miles NNW Alatna AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 20. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 20. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.

    High: 19 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Calm wind.

    Low: 10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.

    Low: 3 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 20. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 20. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Friday
A slight chance of snow before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 9.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 5.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
43 Miles NNW Alatna AK
 67.15°N 153.19°W (Elev. 1831 ft)
5:19 pm AKST Jan 18, 2026
6pm AKST Jan 18, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 25, 2026
 
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