Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Yukon, Fort Yukon Airport (PFYU)

Lat: 66.57°NLon: 145.27°WElev: 430ft.

Fair

-23°F

-31°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 29.76 in (1010.3 mb)
Dewpoint -29°F (-34°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-38°F (-39°C)
Last update 6 Mar 7:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Birch Creek AK

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of snow after 3pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 0. Wind chill values as low as -40. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 0 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around -4. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: -4 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 3pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 6. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 6 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around -8. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12.

    Low: -12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 1.

    High: 1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -25.

    Low: -25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -2.

    High: -2 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 0. Wind chill values as low as -40. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around -4. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 6. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around -8. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 1.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -25.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -2.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -30.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -3.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -31.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near -2.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Birch Creek AK
 66.27°N 145.9°W (Elev. 433 ft)
7:17 am AKST Mar 6, 2026
8am AKST Mar 6, 2026-6pm AKDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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