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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

A Few Clouds

76°F

24°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.7 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 2 Aug 3:55 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles N Chatanika AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers. High near 53. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers. High near 53. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. South wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles N Chatanika AK
 65.43°N 147.56°W (Elev. 2805 ft)
Last Update:
3:24 pm AKDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm AKDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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