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Current conditions at

Birchwood, Birchwood Airport (PABV)

Lat: 61.42°NLon: 149.52°WElev: 95ft.

Light Rain

56°F

13°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1007.9 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Aug 12:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Eagle River AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 50. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 50. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Eagle River AK
 61.27°N 149.5°W (Elev. 2966 ft)
Last Update:
1:03 pm AKDT Aug 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm AKDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 23, 2026
 
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