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Current conditions at

Birchwood, Birchwood Airport (PABV)

Lat: 61.42°NLon: 149.52°WElev: 95ft.

Partly Cloudy

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.4 mb)
Dewpoint 2°F (-17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Mar 2:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles N Alyeska AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after midnight. Areas of blowing snow after midnight. Low around 16. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. High near 24. Southeast wind 45 to 55 mph increasing to 65 to 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely before 9pm, then snow showers after 9pm. Areas of blowing snow before midnight. Low around 9. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 3pm. Areas of blowing snow between noon and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Southeast wind 30 to 35 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 15 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow showers before 9pm, then a chance of snow showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 3 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow showers before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 11 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow between 9pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.

    Low: -3 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 8.

    High: 8 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after midnight. Areas of blowing snow after midnight. Low around 16. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. High near 24. Southeast wind 45 to 55 mph increasing to 65 to 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 9 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely before 9pm, then snow showers after 9pm. Areas of blowing snow before midnight. Low around 9. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 3pm. Areas of blowing snow between noon and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Southeast wind 30 to 35 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers before 9pm, then a chance of snow showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow between 9pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 8.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 7.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -8.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 8.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles N Alyeska AK
 61.18°N 149.05°W (Elev. 4928 ft)
Last Update:
2:21 pm AKST Mar 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm AKST Mar 5, 2026-6pm AKDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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