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

Northway, Northway Airport (PAOR)

Lat: 62.96°NLon: 141.93°WElev: 1716ft.

Mostly Cloudy

58°F

14°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed NW 14 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Aug 1:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles NW Mentasta Lake AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 30 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 25 to 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 57 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Isolated showers before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated showers after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Isolated
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Isolated showers before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 30 mph.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Isolated showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Isolated showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles NW Mentasta Lake AK
 63.11°N 144.17°W (Elev. 4400 ft)
2:24 am AKDT Aug 4, 2026
2am AKDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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