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Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Point Hope, Point Hope Airport (PAPO)

Lat: 68.35°NLon: 166.8°WElev: 13ft.

Light Snow and Breezy

-28°F

-33°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed N 24 G 31 mph
Barometer 30.33 in (1026.9 mb)
Dewpoint -34°F (-37°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Wind Chill-61°F (-52°C)
Last update 19 Mar 3:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Point Hope AK

Winter Weather Advisory March 19, 04:19am until March 20, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory March 19, 04:19am until March 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: -14 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Areas of blowing snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -22. Wind chill values as low as -50. North wind 20 to 25 mph.

    Low: -22 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -5. Wind chill values as low as -50. North wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: -5 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -11. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 6. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 6 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 10.

    High: 10 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Areas of blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near -14. Wind chill values as low as -60. North wind 25 to 30 mph.
Tonight
Areas of blowing snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -22. Wind chill values as low as -50. North wind 20 to 25 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -5. Wind chill values as low as -50. North wind 15 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -11. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 6. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 10.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 11.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 10.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 11.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Point Hope AK
 68.34°N 166.66°W (Elev. 0 ft)
Last Update:
3:20 am AKDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am AKDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm AKDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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