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

Barter Island, Barter Island LRRS Airport (PABA)

Lat: 70.13°NLon: 143.58°WElev: 7ft.

Overcast

30°F

-1°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	E 17 mph
Barometer	29.98 in (1017.1 mb)
Dewpoint	30°F (-1°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Wind Chill	18°F (-8°C)
Last update	31 Jul 4:56 am AKDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

68 Miles S Kaktovik AK

Today
High: 39 °F
Partly Sunny
then Isolated
Snow Showers
Tonight
Low: 33 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 39 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 34 °F
Showers
Sunday
High: 37 °F
Rain/Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow
then
Rain/Snow
Likely
Monday
High: 38 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 34 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday
High: 42 °F
Isolated
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

Isolated snow showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

Showers likely after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers. Low around 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 4pm. High near 37. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Sunday Night

Rain showers before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Monday

Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Tuesday

Isolated showers after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

Tuesday Night

Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Wednesday

Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

Wednesday Night

Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.