Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A frontal boundary will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Intermountain West and expand into the Central U.S. by early next week. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

McGrath, McGrath Airport (PAMC)

Lat: 62.97°NLon: 155.62°WElev: 338ft.

Mostly Cloudy

65°F

18°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1014.1 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Aug 4:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles E Folger AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers.  Low around 46. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, mainly before 1pm.  High near 53. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers. Low around 46. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 53. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles E Folger AK
 63.51°N 155.37°W (Elev. 1378 ft)
5:21 pm AKDT Aug 5, 2026
5pm AKDT Aug 5, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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