Heavy Snow in the Northern Rockies; Severe Weather Across the Plains; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Heavy wet snow and gusty winds are expected in the higher elevations of Idaho, western Montana, and Wyoming Thursday. Meanwhile, another round of severe storms are expected to develop across the central and southern Plains. Damaging winds, tornadoes and large hail are the primary threats. Further west, dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to critical fire weather concerns in the Southwest Read More >

Current conditions at

Palmer, Palmer Municipal Airport (PAAQ)

Lat: 61.6°NLon: 149.08°WElev: 243ft.

Overcast

49°F

9°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.9 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 May 1:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Palmer AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 51 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain between 10pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 56. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 42. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 60. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 60 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain between 10pm and 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Scattered showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 56. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 42. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 60. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain between 10pm and 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Memorial Day
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Palmer AK
 61.59°N 149.09°W (Elev. 197 ft)
9:14 am AKDT May 23, 2024
2pm AKDT May 23, 2024-6pm AKDT May 29, 2024
 
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