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

Ambler, Ambler Airport (PAFM)

Lat: 67.1°NLon: 157.85°WElev: 289ft.

Light Snow

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.40 in (1030.3 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Jan 4:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. South wind around 25 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Areas of blowing snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind 20 to 25 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am.  Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 13 by 5pm. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 21. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow, mainly after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. South wind around 25 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind 20 to 25 mph.
M.L.King Day
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 13 by 5pm. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. South wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Thursday
A chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Friday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near -3.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 68.28°N 156.74°W (Elev. 1739 ft)
5:19 pm AKST Jan 18, 2026
5pm AKST Jan 18, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 25, 2026
 
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