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

34 Miles SSW Kantishna AK

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near -15. Wind chill values as low as -50. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: -15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Areas of blowing snow between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -23. Wind chill values as low as -55. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    Low: -23 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -14. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: -14 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -20. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: -20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near -7. East wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: -7 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -14.

    Low: -14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near -8.

    High: -8 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -17.

    Low: -17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near -6.

    High: -6 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -15. Wind chill values as low as -50. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Areas of blowing snow between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -23. Wind chill values as low as -55. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -14. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -20. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near -7. East wind 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -14.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near -8.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -17.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near -6.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -18.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -7.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -18.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near -4.
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Point Forecast:
34 Miles SSW Kantishna AK
 63.05°N 151.26°W (Elev. 11198 ft)
3:20 am AKDT Mar 19, 2026
4am AKDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm AKDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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