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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

Kivalina, Kivalina Airport (PAVL)

Lat: 67.73°NLon: 164.55°WElev: 13ft.

46°F

8°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.8 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 2 Aug 1:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NNW Kivalina Airport AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 62. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers. High near 62. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers, mainly before 4am. Low around 52. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 62. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Showers. High near 62. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers, mainly before 4am. Low around 52. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Thursday
A chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles NNW Kivalina Airport AK
 67.92°N 164.64°W (Elev. 240 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 am AKDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am AKDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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