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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

Bettles, Bettles Airport (PABT)

Lat: 66.92°NLon: 151.52°WElev: 643ft.

Fog in Vicinity

57°F

14°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SW 7 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1012.9 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Aug 8:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles ENE Hughes AK

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 66 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly after 7pm. Low around 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers. High near 60. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers. Low around 49. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 64. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 67 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Showers, mainly after 7pm. Low around 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Showers. High near 60. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Showers. Low around 49. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 64. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Thursday
Scattered showers, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles ENE Hughes AK
 66.15°N 153.6°W (Elev. 984 ft)
Last Update:
8:21 am AKDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am AKDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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