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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

Nuiqsut, Nuiqsut Airport (PAQT)

Lat: 70.21°NLon: 151.01°WElev: 39ft.

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1012.6 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 31 Jul 9:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

29 Miles SSW Nuiqsut Airport AK

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 66 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 64 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 67 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Isolated showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Isolated showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Isolated showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.
Wednesday Night
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
29 Miles SSW Nuiqsut Airport AK
 69.83°N 151.61°W (Elev. 197 ft)
Last Update:
9:17 am AKDT Jul 31, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am AKDT Jul 31, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 6, 2026
 
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