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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (PAOT)

Lat: 66.89°NLon: 162.61°WElev: 16ft.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed E 18 mph
Barometer 29.38 in (994.9 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 11 Oct 4:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Kotzebue AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 38. East wind around 15 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: A chance of rain before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 35. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 38. East wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Columbus Day
A chance of rain before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 35. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Kotzebue AK
 66.9°N 162.52°W (Elev. 30 ft)
Last Update:
4:18 pm AKDT Oct 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm AKDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm AKDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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