Heat Persists in the Southwest; Elevated to Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin; Poor Air Quality in the West

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through this week, easing by next week. The heat will focus further east in the Great Plains and Mississippi Valley beginning next week. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist for the Great Basin today. Poor air quality lingers for the Northwest, Great Basin, Central Rockies into the Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Anaktuvuk Pass, Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (PAKP)

Lat: 68.13°NLon: 151.74°WElev: 2103ft.

Overcast

58°F

14°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed SW 10 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1012.3 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Aug 10:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

  • Today

    Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 47. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers likely.  Low around 42. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Southeast wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly between 7pm and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 51. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers.  High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 49 °F

    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly before 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 47. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers likely. Low around 42. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly between 7pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 67.48°N 154.4°W (Elev. 3491 ft)
10:19 am AKDT Aug 4, 2026
11am AKDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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