What is today's weather forecast for Northwest Arctic Borough, AK?

Today's forecast for Northwest Arctic Borough shows a low of -16 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly clear, with a low around -16.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Northwest Arctic Borough, AK?

The 7-day forecast for Northwest Arctic Borough shows highs from -6 to 3 degrees and lows from -16 to -6 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 6 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Northwest Arctic Borough this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (70% chance), Friday (50% chance), Saturday (50% chance), Sunday (50% chance), Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Northwest Arctic Borough weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Northwest Arctic Borough forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Northwest Arctic Borough, AK Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions

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-7°F
Feels Like -7°F

Humidity 76% Dew Point -13°F Wind N 1 MPH Gusts 3 Barometer N/A

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 17.9 mi. ENE of central Northwest Arctic Borough
at 6:10 PM Tue, Dec 16, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

TueDec 16

-16

WedDec 17

-19

-9

ThuDec 18

70%

-3

-9

FriDec 19

50%

-13

SatDec 20

50%

-6

-7

SunDec 21

50%

-1

-6

MonDec 22

50%

-8

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from -6°F to 1°F. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 6 days.

This Date in Weather History

1835 - New England experienced one of their coldest days of record. At noon on that bitterly cold Wednesday the mercury stood at four degrees below at Boston, 15 degrees below at Norfolk CT, and 17 degrees below at Hanover NH. The temperature at Boston was 12 degrees below zero by sunset. Gale force winds accompanied the severe cold, and that night a great New York City fire destroyed much of the financial district.

Northwest Arctic Borough, AK 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Tuesday Dec 16

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -16. West wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around -19 by 5pm. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around -9 by 5am. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Snow likely, mainly after 9am. Cloudy, with a high near -3. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Night: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around -9. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Friday Dec 19

Day: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 1.

Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: A slight chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -6.

Night: Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around -7.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Snow likely, mainly before 9am. Cloudy, with a high near -1.

Night: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around -6.

Monday Dec 22

Day: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 1.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 3.

About Northwest Arctic Borough, AK

Northwest Arctic Borough is a borough located in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,793, up from 7,523 in 2010. The borough seat is Kotzebue. The borough was formed on June 2, 1986.

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