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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

Barter Island, Barter Island LRRS Airport (PABA)

Lat: 70.13°NLon: 143.58°WElev: 7ft.

Light Rain

43°F

6°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed E 9 mph
Barometer 29.85 in
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 1 Aug 4:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

64 Miles SSW Kaktovik AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 43. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 43 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers likely. Low around 36. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers. High near 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 38 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 40 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 43. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers likely. Low around 36. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Showers. High near 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
64 Miles SSW Kaktovik AK
 69.24°N 144.27°W (Elev. 6808 ft)
Last Update:
5:16 pm AKDT Aug 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm AKDT Aug 1, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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