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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Nuiqsut, Nuiqsut Airport (PAQT)

Lat: 70.21°NLon: 151.01°WElev: 39ft.

Overcast with Haze and Windy

-13°F

-25°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed W 26 G 33 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint -19°F (-28°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Wind Chill-42°F (-41°C)
Last update 17 Mar 8:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Umiat AK

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -5. West wind around 15 mph.

    High: -5 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -19. Wind chill values as low as -40. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -19 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near -6. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: -6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -33. Wind chill values as low as -45. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near -19. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: -19 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -37.

    Low: -37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near -14.

    High: -14 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -26.

    Low: -26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near -8.

    High: -8 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -5. West wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -19. Wind chill values as low as -40. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near -6. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -33. Wind chill values as low as -45. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near -19. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -37.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near -14.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -26.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near -8.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -21.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 0.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -18.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 1.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Umiat AK
 69.32°N 152.36°W (Elev. 285 ft)
Last Update:
9:17 am AKDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am AKDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm AKDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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