Major Winter Storm to Impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest

A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast that may cause impossible travel conditions and power outages. Blizzard conditions are possible along coastal areas from the DelMarVa Peninsula through southeastern New England. Wet weather and strong winds return to the Pacific Northwest and north-central California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (PAOT)

Lat: 66.89°NLon: 162.61°WElev: 16ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist and Windy

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SE 26 mph
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.5 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Wind Chill-7°F (-22°C)
Last update 22 Feb 4:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

Kotzebue, Wien Memorial Airport AK

Blizzard Warning February 22, 05:30am until February 23, 12:00am
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Blizzard Warning
  •  
    Blizzard Warning February 22, 05:30am until February 23, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Mon

    Blizzard Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  Areas of blowing snow before noon. High near 28. Southeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming northwest in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Areas of blowing snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 8. Northwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 8 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Areas of blowing snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -18. Northwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Low: -18 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -13.

    High: -13 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -22.

    Low: -22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -7.

    High: -7 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Steady temperature around 19. Southeast wind around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow before noon. High near 28. Southeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Areas of blowing snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 8. Northwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night
Areas of blowing snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -18. Northwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tuesday
Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -13.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -22.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -7.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -19.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -10.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -22.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -10.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -18.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -3.
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Point Forecast:
Kotzebue, Wien Memorial Airport AK
 66.86°N 162.64°W (Elev. 0 ft)
4:17 am AKST Feb 22, 2026
5am AKST Feb 22, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 28, 2026
 
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