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

Kivalina, Kivalina Airport (PAVL)

Lat: 67.73°NLon: 164.55°WElev: 13ft.

Fog/Mist

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.31 in (1026.4 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 1.50 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 19 Jan 2:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

Kivalina AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 14. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Likely

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow likely, mainly before 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. East wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. East wind around 10 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 20. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow before 9am, then a slight chance of rain and snow after noon.  Cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow, mainly after 9am.  Cloudy, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 14. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
M.L.King Day
Snow likely, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. East wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. East wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 20. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow before 9am, then a slight chance of rain and snow after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A chance of snow, mainly after 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 30.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday
A chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 31.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 5.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 10.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kivalina AK
 67.73°N 164.51°W (Elev. 0 ft)
3:17 am AKST Jan 19, 2026
3am AKST Jan 19, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 25, 2026
 
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