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Strong Winds and Storms Across the East; Heavy Snow for the Pacific Northwest

The powerful spring storm will track eastward and focus showers, thunderstorms and strong winds across the eastern third of the country today. Another storm affecting the Pacific Northwest will bring accumulating snow to the region this weekend. For the central and southern High Plains, critical fire weather conditions through the weekend due to dry conditions and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Anchorage, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (PANC)

Lat: 61.17°NLon: 150°WElev: 144ft.

Mostly Cloudy

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.5 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 1 Apr 8:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Merrill Field AK

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 37 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 22. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the evening.

    Increasing
    Clouds

    Low: 22 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Decreasing
    Clouds

    High: 36 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 19 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. North wind around 5 mph.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 37 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the evening.

    Chance Snow

    Low: 27 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

    High: 40 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

    Low: 29 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

    High: 40 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 22. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the evening.
Tuesday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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Point Forecast:
Merrill Field AK
 61.21°N 149.83°W (Elev. 135 ft)
Last Update:
4:06 am AKDT Apr 1, 2023
Forecast Valid:
9am AKDT Apr 1, 2023-6pm AKDT Apr 7, 2023
 
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