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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Arctic Village, Arctic Village Airport (PARC)

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

Overcast

64°F

18°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 29.65 in (1006.4 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 3:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. North wind around 15 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 4pm. Areas of blowing snow between 10am and 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Northwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 10pm and 1am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. North wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 4pm. Areas of blowing snow between 10am and 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Northwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 10pm and 1am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Independence Day
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
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Point Forecast:

 69.04°N 144.25°W (Elev. 4547 ft)
Last Update:
4:18 pm AKDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm AKDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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