Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Barter Island, Barter Island LRRS Airport (PABA)

Lat: 70.13°NLon: 143.58°WElev: 7ft.

Fair

43°F

6°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed NE 13 mph
Barometer 29.85 in
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 1 Aug 12:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers.  Low around 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers.  High near 56. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers, mainly before 1am.  Low around 43. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, mainly after 7am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Isolated showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers. Low around 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Showers. High near 56. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Showers, mainly before 1am. Low around 43. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Showers likely, mainly after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
Scattered showers, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Thursday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 69.08°N 142.52°W (Elev. 3593 ft)
12:18 pm AKDT Aug 1, 2026
1pm AKDT Aug 1, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 7, 2026
 
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