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Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

McGrath, McGrath Airport (PAMC)

Lat: 62.97°NLon: 155.62°WElev: 338ft.

Overcast

49°F

9°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed S 13 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1018.3 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 29 Jun 7:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

34 Miles SSW Nikolai AK

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 55 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 60 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Isolated showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 67 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday
Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Independence Day
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
34 Miles SSW Nikolai AK
 62.58°N 154.83°W (Elev. 797 ft)
Last Update:
7:20 am AKDT Jun 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am AKDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 5, 2026
 
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