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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

Arctic Village, Arctic Village Airport (PARC)

Lat: 68.11°NLon: 145.58°WElev: 2093ft.

Fair

49°F

9°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.92 in (1015.5 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Jul 7:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers before 1am, then isolated showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 50 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers before 1am, then isolated showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Wednesday Night
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 68.35°N 143.68°W (Elev. 4400 ft)
Last Update:
8:19 am AKDT Jul 31, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am AKDT Jul 31, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 6, 2026
 
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