Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from March 17, 07:00 AM AKDT until March 17, 10:00 PM AKDT

Current conditions at

Nuiqsut, Nuiqsut Airport (PAQT)

Lat: 70.21°NLon: 151.01°WElev: 39ft.

Overcast with Haze and Breezy

-12°F

-24°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	W 23 G 32 mph
Barometer	30.05 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint	-19°F (-28°C)
Visibility	0.75 mi
Wind Chill	-39°F (-39°C)
Last update	17 Mar 7:53 am AKDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Nuiqsut Airport AK

Winter Weather Advisory until March 17, 10:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory until March 17, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Tue
Winter Weather Advisory
Today
High: -5 °F
Snow Likely
Tonight
Low: -20 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: -8 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday Night
Low: -29 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: -16 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: -31 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: -13 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday Night
Low: -22 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -5. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20. Wind chill values as low as -45. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near -8. West wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around -29. Wind chill values as low as -45. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near -16. West wind around 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around -31.

Friday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near -13.