Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Talkeetna, Talkeetna Airport (PATK)

Lat: 62.32°NLon: 150.09°WElev: 358ft.

Mostly Cloudy

9°F

-13°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed N 9 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.39 in (996.1 mb)
Dewpoint -9°F (-23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-4°F (-20°C)
Last update 19 Mar 3:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

36 Miles NNW Petersville AK

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near -8. Wind chill values as low as -45. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: -8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7pm.  Areas of blowing snow between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20. Wind chill values as low as -50. East wind 15 to 25 mph.

    Low: -20 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -8. Wind chill values as low as -50. East wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: -8 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -18. Wind chill values as low as -40. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near -2. East wind around 10 mph.

    High: -2 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -12.

    Low: -12 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near -1.

    High: -1 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -11.

    Low: -11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 1.

    High: 1 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -8. Wind chill values as low as -45. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7pm. Areas of blowing snow between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20. Wind chill values as low as -50. East wind 15 to 25 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -8. Wind chill values as low as -50. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -18. Wind chill values as low as -40. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near -2. East wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -12.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near -1.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -11.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 1.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -13.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 0.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -13.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 1.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
36 Miles NNW Petersville AK
 62.99°N 151.13°W (Elev. 8130 ft)
3:20 am AKDT Mar 19, 2026
4am AKDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm AKDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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