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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 >

Current conditions at

Fort Yukon, Fort Yukon Airport (PFYU)

Lat: 66.57°NLon: 145.27°WElev: 430ft.

Fair

62°F

17°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.85 in (1011.4 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 Aug 11:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

36 Miles SW Birch Creek AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 60. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Showers likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 60. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
36 Miles SW Birch Creek AK
 65.85°N 146.64°W (Elev. 1693 ft)
Last Update:
11:16 pm AKDT Aug 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am AKDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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