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Heat Persists in the Southwest; Elevated to Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin; Poor Air Quality in the West

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through this week, easing by next week. The heat will focus further east in the Great Plains and Mississippi Valley beginning next week. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist for the Great Basin today. Poor air quality lingers for the Northwest, Great Basin, Central Rockies into the Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Shaktoolik Airport (PFSH)

Lat: 64.37°NLon: 161.22°WElev: 23ft.

Overcast and Breezy

53°F

12°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SE 21 G 26 mph
Barometer 29.63 in (1003.3 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 4 Aug 8:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles ENE Shaktoolik AK

  • Today

    Today: Showers. High near 53. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers. Low around 46. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers. High near 54. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers. Low around 46. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers. High near 55. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers. Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers. High near 53. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
Showers. Low around 46. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers. High near 54. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Low around 46. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers. High near 55. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers. Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Scattered showers, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles ENE Shaktoolik AK
 64.54°N 160.28°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
Last Update:
8:17 am AKDT Aug 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am AKDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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