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.

Mostly Cloudy

45°F

7°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 29.80 in
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 2 Aug 1:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

60 Miles SSW Kaktovik AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain showers likely before 4am, then rain and snow showers likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow showers.  High near 35. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 7pm.  Low around 30. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain showers before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain showers likely before 4am, then rain and snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers. High near 35. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 7pm. Low around 30. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 15 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain showers before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
60 Miles SSW Kaktovik AK
 69.29°N 144.26°W (Elev. 7585 ft)
1:16 am AKDT Aug 2, 2026
2am AKDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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