Blizzard Conditions Possible in Parts of Alaska; Flooding Potential Across Guam

A powerful storm will continue to move across the western and interior portions of Alaska through Wednesday morning. Coastal flooding, high winds, heavy snow and blizzard conditions are possible. An area of low pressure may produce heavy to excessive rainfall with the possibility of flooding in Guam and the Northern Marianas Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Anchorage, Merrill Field Airport (PAMR)

Lat: 61.22°NLon: 149.85°WElev: 138ft.

Fair

46°F

8°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed S 20 G 26 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.6 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 22 Oct 4:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Fort Richardson AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain showers between 7pm and 10pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Isolated
    Rain/Snow
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 33. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of rain showers between 7pm and 10pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 33. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fort Richardson AK
 61.24°N 149.72°W (Elev. 344 ft)
3:22 pm AKDT Oct 22, 2024
5pm AKDT Oct 22, 2024-6pm AKDT Oct 29, 2024
 
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