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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.

Overcast

38°F

3°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed E 15 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1015.6 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 31 Jul 10:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Kaktovik AK

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 36. East wind around 15 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. East wind around 10 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 42. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 37 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. East wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. East wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 42. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Kaktovik AK
 70.14°N 143.76°W (Elev. 0 ft)
Last Update:
11:20 am AKDT Jul 31, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am AKDT Jul 31, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 6, 2026
 
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