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Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

McGrath, McGrath Airport (PAMC)

Lat: 62.97°NLon: 155.62°WElev: 338ft.

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Aug 6:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ENE Folger AK

Wind Advisory August 2, 04:00pm until August 4, 04:00am
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Wind Advisory

  • Today

    Today: Showers likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers. Low around 50. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers. High near 59. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers. Low around 48. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers, mainly before 10am. High near 60. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 63 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
Showers. Low around 50. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Showers. High near 59. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Showers. Low around 48. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers, mainly before 10am. High near 60. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles ENE Folger AK
 63.63°N 155.83°W (Elev. 883 ft)
Last Update:
7:22 am AKDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am AKDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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