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

73°F

23°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 2 Aug 1:55 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

29 Miles NNW Chena Hot Springs AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers.  High near 53. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers. High near 53. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
A chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
29 Miles NNW Chena Hot Springs AK
 65.43°N 146.51°W (Elev. 3937 ft)
2:22 pm AKDT Aug 2, 2026
2pm AKDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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