Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Nuiqsut, Nuiqsut Airport (PAQT)

Lat: 70.21°NLon: 151.01°WElev: 39ft.

Overcast

4°F

-16°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NE 13 mph
Barometer 30.74 in (1041.2 mb)
Dewpoint -3°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-13°F (-25°C)
Last update 19 Jan 9:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Alpine AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 1. East wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: -5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Cloudy, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am.  Cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 1. East wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Cloudy, with a high near 16.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 7.
Friday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 5.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near -2.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -18.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near -11.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Alpine AK
 70.39°N 151°W (Elev. 3 ft)
12:20 am AKST Jan 20, 2026
12am AKST Jan 20, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 26, 2026
 
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