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

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Current conditions at

Anaktuvuk Pass, Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (PAKP)

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

Overcast

60°F

16°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 1 Aug 11:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NNE Anaktuvuk Pass AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers likely.  Low around 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light northwest  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers.  High near 60. South wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers.  Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Isolated showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 63 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Isolated showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated showers before 10am, then scattered showers after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers likely. Low around 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Showers. High near 60. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Showers. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
Isolated showers before 10am, then scattered showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles NNE Anaktuvuk Pass AK
 68.33°N 151.65°W (Elev. 2802 ft)
11:19 am AKDT Aug 1, 2026
12pm AKDT Aug 1, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 7, 2026
 
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