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Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Nuiqsut, Nuiqsut Airport (PAQT)

Lat: 70.21°NLon: 151.01°WElev: 39ft.

Overcast

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 30.46 in (1031.5 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Jan 1:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Alpine AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Cloudy, with a low around 5. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 21 by 1am. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 14 °F⇑

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 28. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13.

    Low: -13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near -4.

    High: -4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -19.

    Low: -19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Cloudy, with a low around 5. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 21 by 1am. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 28. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind around 15 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near -4.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -19.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near -11.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -22.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near -13.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near -6.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Alpine AK
 70.39°N 151°W (Elev. 3 ft)
Last Update:
1:35 am AKST Jan 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am AKST Jan 22, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 28, 2026
 
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