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Critical Fire Weather in the Southern High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S.

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions to the southern High Plains through the weekend. A winter storm will track across the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. into Saturday with areas of wintry mix and heavy snow from northern New York through southern Maine. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Point Lay, Point Lay LRRS Airport (PPIZ)

Lat: 69.72°NLon: 163°WElev: 26ft.

Overcast and Breezy

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed SE 21 mph
Barometer 30.50 in (1033.2 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-3°F (-19°C)
Last update 21 Feb 1:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Point Lay AK

Blizzard Warning until February 22, 03:00pm
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Blizzard Warning
  •  
    Blizzard Warning until February 22, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Sun

    Blizzard Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: -11 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 3pm. High near 24. South wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 35 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 9pm. Low around 20. South wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly before 3pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 3pm. High near 29. Southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow before 3am. Cloudy, with a low around -2. Southwest wind 20 to 30 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Areas of blowing snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8.

    High: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16.

    Low: -16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -10.

    High: -10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around -11. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 3pm. High near 24. South wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 35 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 9pm. Low around 20. South wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow, mainly before 3pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 3pm. High near 29. Southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow before 3am. Cloudy, with a low around -2. Southwest wind 20 to 30 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Areas of blowing snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -10.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near -10.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -23.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near -15.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -27.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -15.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Point Lay AK
 69.75°N 163.04°W (Elev. 0 ft)
Last Update:
2:17 am AKST Feb 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am AKST Feb 21, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 27, 2026
 
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