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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 93%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.7 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 31 Jul 6:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 57 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers, mainly after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 58 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 58 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
Scattered showers, mainly after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Thursday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 68.74°N 158.13°W (Elev. 1877 ft)
Last Update:
6:17 am AKDT Jul 31, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am AKDT Jul 31, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 6, 2026
 
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