Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (PAOT)

Lat: 66.89°NLon: 162.61°WElev: 16ft.

Fair

0°F

-18°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed NE 9 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.7 mb)
Dewpoint -6°F (-21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-15°F (-26°C)
Last update 19 Apr 1:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Kotzebue AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around -6. Northeast wind around 15 mph.

    Low: -6 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 15. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -5. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 11 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -5. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: -5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 9.

    High: 9 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -6.

    Low: -6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around -6. Northeast wind around 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 15. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -5. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -5. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 9.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Wednesday
A chance of snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Thursday
Snow likely before 4pm, then rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 33.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Kotzebue AK
 66.87°N 162.51°W (Elev. 20 ft)
2:17 am AKDT Apr 19, 2026
2am AKDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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