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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Coldfoot Airport (PACX)

Lat: 67.25°NLon: 150.2°WElev: 1049ft.

A Few Clouds

-5°F

-21°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (976.9 mb)
Dewpoint -23°F (-31°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-16°F (-27°C)
Last update 17 Mar 12:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles ENE Caro AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near -4. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: -4 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -25. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -3. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: -3 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -23. Wind chill values as low as -45. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: -23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 1. Northeast wind around 15 mph.

    High: 1 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Areas of blowing snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -20.

    Low: -20 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 4.

    High: 4 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -15.

    Low: -15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 10.

    High: 10 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near -4. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -25. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -3. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -23. Wind chill values as low as -45. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 1. Northeast wind around 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Areas of blowing snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -20.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 4.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -15.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 10.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -12.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 11.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -10.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles ENE Caro AK
 67.27°N 147.43°W (Elev. 4173 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 pm AKDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm AKDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm AKDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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