Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

Partly Cloudy

58°F

14°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.7 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Aug 7:55 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

33 Miles N Chatanika AK

  • Today

    Today: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then isolated showers after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers, mainly after 7am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 53 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then isolated showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Scattered showers, mainly after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Isolated showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
33 Miles N Chatanika AK
 65.59°N 147.48°W (Elev. 3028 ft)
7:18 am AKDT Aug 6, 2026
8am AKDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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