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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 >

Current conditions at

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1012.0 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 1 Aug 2:55 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NNW Chatanika AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers. High near 56. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers. High near 56. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles NNW Chatanika AK
 65.41°N 147.83°W (Elev. 2001 ft)
Last Update:
3:18 pm AKDT Aug 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm AKDT Aug 1, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 7, 2026
 
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