Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin and 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 Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin, as dry conditions and gusty winds persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Coldfoot Airport (PACX)

Lat: 67.25°NLon: 150.2°WElev: 1049ft.

Overcast

51°F

11°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (974.0 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 29 Jun 5:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles ESE Prospect Creek Airport AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 51 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Scattered showers between 7pm and 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers between 7pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Showers likely after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Independence Day
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles ESE Prospect Creek Airport AK
 66.66°N 149.93°W (Elev. 2858 ft)
5:18 pm AKDT Jun 29, 2026
6pm AKDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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