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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Galena, Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (PAGA)

Lat: 64.73°NLon: 156.93°WElev: 151ft.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 29.60 in (1002.6 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 12 Oct 12:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Galena AK

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 41. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 41. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Cloudy, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Galena AK
 64.73°N 156.86°W (Elev. 131 ft)
Last Update:
1:19 pm AKDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm AKDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm AKDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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