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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tanana, Calhoun Memorial Airport (PATA)

Lat: 65.17°NLon: 152.1°WElev: 226ft.

Mostly Cloudy

56°F

13°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 29.90 in (1012.7 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 2 Aug 1:52 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Rampart AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers, mainly after 10pm. Low around 48. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers. High near 54. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers. Low around 46. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers. High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers, mainly after 10pm. Low around 48. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Showers. High near 54. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Showers. Low around 46. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Thursday
A chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Rampart AK
 65.42°N 150.2°W (Elev. 2001 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 am AKDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am AKDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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