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Hot Weather in the West; Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in the Southwest

Hot to extremely hot temperatures are in place much of this week across parts of California and the interior Northwest U.S, with the Pacific Northwest carrying the potential for record-breaking high temperatures. Monsoonal moisture over the Southwest U.S. may lead to heavy rainfall and instances of flash flooding through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Portage, Portage Glacier (PATO)

Lat: 60.78°NLon: 148.83°WElev: 95ft.

Overcast

56°F

13°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer 30.25 in (1024.4 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Sep 12:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Whittier AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 60. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 60 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 47. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 60. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 47. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Whittier AK
 60.78°N 148.84°W (Elev. 157 ft)
Last Update:
12:08 pm AKDT Sep 2, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm AKDT Sep 2, 2025-6pm AKDT Sep 8, 2025
 
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