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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

Barter Island, Barter Island LRRS Airport (PABA)

Lat: 70.13°NLon: 143.58°WElev: 7ft.

Fair

N/A

Humidity NA
Wind Speed E 16 mph
Barometer 29.79 in
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 11:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

70 Miles S Kaktovik AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered showers, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 44 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am. Areas of blowing snow. Cloudy, with a high near 36. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Isolated snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 38 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am. Areas of blowing snow. Cloudy, with a high near 36. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Independence Day
Isolated snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Isolated showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
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Point Forecast:
70 Miles S Kaktovik AK
 69.12°N 144.15°W (Elev. 5797 ft)
Last Update:
11:19 am AKDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm AKDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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