Severe Weather for the Plains; Record Warmth for the Great Lakes and Northeast

Thunderstorms, associated with large hail, wind damage, a few tornadoes alongside the chance of excessive rainfall, are expected this afternoon and evening across parts of the Great Plains. For the eastern shores of Florida, dangerous surf and rip currents are expected with a persistent onshore flow through today. Record high temperatures from the Great Lakes to the Northeast are expected today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Anchorage, Merrill Field Airport (PAMR)

Lat: 61.22°NLon: 149.85°WElev: 138ft.

Fair

44°F

7°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.3 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Oct 11:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles E Knik Heights AK

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 29. North wind around 10 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 29 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 21. North wind around 10 mph.

    Clear

    Low: 21 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 31. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    Sunny

    High: 31 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly after 4am.  Low around 28. East wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Partly Cloudy
    then Snow

    Low: 28 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 10am.  High near 32. Southeast wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

    High: 32 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 29. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Rain Likely

    Low: 29 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely before 10am, then rain and snow likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

    High: 34 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

    Low: 28 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 32.

    Chance Snow

    High: 32 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 29. North wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 21. North wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 31. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 28. East wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 10am. High near 32. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Rain likely before 10am, then rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Columbus Day
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles E Knik Heights AK
 61.11°N 149.61°W (Elev. 4147 ft)
5:01 am AKDT Oct 3, 2023
12pm AKDT Oct 3, 2023-6pm AKDT Oct 9, 2023
 
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