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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Nuiqsut, Nuiqsut Airport (PAQT)

Lat: 70.21°NLon: 151.01°WElev: 39ft.

Light Snow

8°F

-13°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed W 14 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.7 mb)
Dewpoint 2°F (-17°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill-9°F (-23°C)
Last update 24 Dec 6:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Nuiqsut Airport AK

Winter Weather Advisory December 24, 07:04pm until December 25, 03:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory December 24, 07:04pm until December 25, 03:00am

    NOW until 3:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: -8 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around -10 by 5pm. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: -4 °F⇓

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around -11. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near -11. Wind chill values as low as -45. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: -11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -32. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: -32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -25.

    High: -25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -36.

    Low: -36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -18.

    High: -18 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around -8. West wind around 15 mph.
Christmas Day
Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around -10 by 5pm. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around -11. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near -11. Wind chill values as low as -45. West wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -32. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -25.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -36.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -18.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -29.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -5.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 1.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13.
Wednesday
Cloudy, with a high near -4.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Nuiqsut Airport AK
 70.23°N 150.99°W (Elev. 3 ft)
Last Update:
6:16 pm AKST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7pm AKST Dec 24, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 31, 2025
 
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