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Hot Weather in the West; Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in the Southwest

Hot to extremely hot temperatures are in place much of this week across parts of California and the interior Northwest U.S, with the Pacific Northwest carrying the potential for record-breaking high temperatures. Monsoonal moisture over the Southwest U.S. may lead to heavy rainfall and instances of flash flooding through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Birchwood, Birchwood Airport (PABV)

Lat: 61.42°NLon: 149.52°WElev: 95ft.

Overcast

56°F

13°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.20 in (1022.6 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Sep 6:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Eagle River AK

  • Today

    Today: Patchy drizzle with a chance of rain before 1pm, then a chance of rain, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers between 7pm and 10pm, then a slight chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Patchy drizzle with a chance of rain before 1pm, then a chance of rain, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers between 7pm and 10pm, then a slight chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Eagle River AK
 61.35°N 149.49°W (Elev. 2198 ft)
Last Update:
4:14 am AKDT Sep 2, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7am AKDT Sep 2, 2025-6pm AKDT Sep 8, 2025
 
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