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Current conditions at

Anchorage, Merrill Field Airport (PAMR)

Lat: 61.22°NLon: 149.85°WElev: 138ft.

Mostly Cloudy

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed N 8 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.61 in (1002.9 mb)
Dewpoint -2°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill3°F (-16°C)
Last update 30 Dec 12:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SE Fort Richardson AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 13 by 4pm. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 22 °F⇓

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Scattered snow showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 8. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 8 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -5. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: -5 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Sunny, with a high near -3. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: -3 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -10.

    Low: -10 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near -4.

    High: -4 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -12.

    Low: -12 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 13 by 4pm. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Scattered snow showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 8. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -5. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near -3. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -10.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near -4.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -12.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -4.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -11.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 0.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SE Fort Richardson AK
 61.19°N 149.55°W (Elev. 3799 ft)
Last Update:
9:04 pm AKST Dec 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am AKST Dec 30, 2025-6pm AKST Jan 5, 2026
 
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