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Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1016.2 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Jun 10:55 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

38 Miles NNW Chena Hot Springs AK

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 50 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 53 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 51 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain showers likely before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 10am, then scattered rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Isolated showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Rain showers likely before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 10am, then scattered rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Independence Day
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
38 Miles NNW Chena Hot Springs AK
 65.59°N 146.28°W (Elev. 3921 ft)
Last Update:
11:20 am AKDT Jun 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am AKDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 5, 2026
 
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