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Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Coldfoot Airport (PACX)

Lat: 67.25°NLon: 150.2°WElev: 1049ft.

Light Rain

53°F

12°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (975.5 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 2 Aug 7:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles WSW Chandalar AK

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 59 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly after 10pm. Low around 45. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers. High near 53. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers. Low around 45. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers. High near 57. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 62 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Showers, mainly after 10pm. Low around 45. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Showers. High near 53. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Showers. Low around 45. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 57. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Thursday
Scattered showers, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles WSW Chandalar AK
 67.37°N 149.28°W (Elev. 3199 ft)
Last Update:
7:22 am AKDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am AKDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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