Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Coldfoot Airport (PACX)

Lat: 67.25°NLon: 150.2°WElev: 1049ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 29.69 in (968.3 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 2:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles ESE Prospect Creek Airport AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Independence Day
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles ESE Prospect Creek Airport AK
 66.71°N 149.79°W (Elev. 2451 ft)
3:18 pm AKDT Jul 2, 2026
3pm AKDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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