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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

Ambler, Ambler Airport (PAFM)

Lat: 67.1°NLon: 157.85°WElev: 289ft.

Fog/Mist

52°F

11°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 31 Jul 4:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 60 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Isolated showers between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated showers after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 60 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 60 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Scattered showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Isolated showers between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Isolated showers after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 68.54°N 156.52°W (Elev. 1316 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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