Active Weather Pattern Expected From the Midwest to the Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat Likely in Southern Texas

A strong storm system will bring numerous to widespread severe thunderstorms across portions of the Midwest and Upper Great Lakes Tuesday. Tornadoes (a few strong), damaging winds and large hail are expected. Record high temperatures will be possible over southern Texas the next several days. This may lead to dangerous heat concerns especially for areas already without power. Read More >

Current conditions at

Talkeetna, Talkeetna Airport (PATK)

Lat: 62.32°NLon: 150.09°WElev: 358ft.

Light Rain

46°F

8°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 21 May 3:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

27 Miles WNW Drift River AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain and snow.  High near 37. Northeast wind around 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm.  Low around 35. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow before 10am, then snow showers, mainly after 10am.  High near 36. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain before 10am, then a chance of snow between 10am and 4pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow after 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain and snow. High near 37. Northeast wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Low around 35. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Snow before 10am, then snow showers, mainly after 10am. High near 36. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A chance of rain before 10am, then a chance of snow between 10am and 4pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Memorial Day
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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Point Forecast:
27 Miles WNW Drift River AK
 60.78°N 152.86°W (Elev. 2024 ft)
3:17 pm AKDT May 21, 2024
4pm AKDT May 21, 2024-6pm AKDT May 27, 2024
 
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