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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

Point Thomson Airstrip (PAAD)

Lat: 70.14°NLon: 146.29°WElev: 26ft.

Partly Cloudy

38°F

3°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 29.87 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 1 Aug 12:35 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 47 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers. Low around 39. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers. High near 42. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 36. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 46 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers. Low around 39. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Showers. High near 42. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 36. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Scattered showers after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 69.2°N 145.7°W (Elev. 6004 ft)
Last Update:
12:17 am AKDT Aug 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am AKDT Aug 1, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 7, 2026
 
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