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Heat Builds in the West; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Upper Midwest and Mid-Mississippi Valley; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest on Saturday

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are expected over parts of the Upper Midwest to mid-Mississippi Valley today. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin on Saturday and Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Anaktuvuk Pass, Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (PAKP)

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

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.93 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Jul 3:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles WNW Anaktuvuk Pass AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated showers before 7am, then isolated showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 50 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 49 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Isolated showers before 7am, then isolated showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
24 Miles WNW Anaktuvuk Pass AK
 68.24°N 152.61°W (Elev. 5200 ft)
Last Update:
3:17 am AKDT Jul 31, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am AKDT Jul 31, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 6, 2026
 
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