Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Talkeetna, Talkeetna Airport (PATK)

Lat: 62.32°NLon: 150.09°WElev: 358ft.

Light Rain

54°F

12°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1018.4 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 4 Aug 1:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

36 Miles N Chelatna Lodge AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Areas of blowing snow. Low around 9. Southeast wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Areas of blowing snow. High near 20. Southeast wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers.  Areas of blowing snow. Low around 10. South wind 40 to 45 mph decreasing to 30 to 35 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers.  Areas of blowing snow. High near 19. South wind around 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 9. South wind around 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers.  High near 19. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 9. Southeast wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 20. Southeast wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 10. South wind 40 to 45 mph decreasing to 30 to 35 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. High near 19. South wind around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers. Low around 9. South wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers. High near 19. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
36 Miles N Chelatna Lodge AK
 62.96°N 151.43°W (Elev. 15459 ft)
1:16 am AKDT Aug 4, 2026
2am AKDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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