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Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bettles, Bettles Airport (PABT)

Lat: 66.92°NLon: 151.52°WElev: 643ft.

A Few Clouds

-15°F

-26°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1017.4 mb)
Dewpoint -25°F (-32°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-31°F (-35°C)
Last update 19 Mar 9:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near -10. Wind chill values as low as -55. North wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: -10 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Areas of blowing snow. Clear, with a low around -26. Wind chill values as low as -60. North wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: -26 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Areas of blowing snow. Sunny, with a high near 2. Wind chill values as low as -55. North wind 20 to 25 mph.

    High: 2 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Areas of blowing snow. Mostly clear, with a low around -7. North wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: -7 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 12. North wind around 15 mph.

    High: 12 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -4.

    Low: -4 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.

    High: 12 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near -10. Wind chill values as low as -55. North wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Areas of blowing snow. Clear, with a low around -26. Wind chill values as low as -60. North wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday
Areas of blowing snow. Sunny, with a high near 2. Wind chill values as low as -55. North wind 20 to 25 mph.
Friday Night
Areas of blowing snow. Mostly clear, with a low around -7. North wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 12. North wind around 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -4.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -2.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 13.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 0.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 15.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 67.27°N 153.86°W (Elev. 3064 ft)
Last Update:
9:21 am AKDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am AKDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm AKDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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