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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.

Mostly Cloudy

34°F

1°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed E 16 mph
Barometer 29.48 in (998.4 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 12 Oct 11:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Kotzebue AK

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 36. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 36. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
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Point Forecast:
Kotzebue AK
 66.89°N 162.59°W (Elev. 0 ft)
Last Update:
12:17 pm AKDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm AKDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm AKDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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