Areas of Extreme Heat and Fire Weather in the Northwest U.S.; Heavy Rain in the West and South-central U.S.

Extreme heat will continue in the interior Northwest into midweek before finally waning. Hot temperatures, dry, gusty winds, and isolated dry thunderstorms will bring critical fire weather. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across portions of the Great Basin, Rockies, and central/southern Plains. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and strong winds to southwest Alaska. Read More >

Current conditions at

Valdez 2 (PAVD)

Lat: 61.13°NLon: 146.27°WElev: 121ft.

Mostly Cloudy

56°F

13°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.1 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Aug 11:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

27 Miles NE Golden AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 42. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 37. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 43. South wind 10 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 40. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 45. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 45 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 37. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 42 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 42. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tonight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 37. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 43. South wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 40. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 45. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 37. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Labor Day
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
27 Miles NE Golden AK
 61.18°N 147.32°W (Elev. 4898 ft)
5:55 am AKDT Aug 26, 2025
12pm AKDT Aug 26, 2025-6pm AKDT Sep 1, 2025
 
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