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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

Kivalina, Kivalina Airport (PAVL)

Lat: 67.73°NLon: 164.55°WElev: 13ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

48°F

9°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed S 14 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.3 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 31 Jul 4:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

34 Miles NW Red Dog Mine AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers. Low around 44. South wind around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers. High near 51. South wind around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers. Low around 44. South wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers. High near 52. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 55 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers. Low around 44. South wind around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Showers. High near 51. South wind around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Showers. Low around 44. South wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers. High near 52. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Scattered showers, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
34 Miles NW Red Dog Mine AK
 68.47°N 163.63°W (Elev. 2001 ft)
Last Update:
4:16 am AKDT Jul 31, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am AKDT Jul 31, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 6, 2026
 
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