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Current conditions at

Anchorage, Lake Hood Seaplane Base (PALH)

Lat: 61.18°NLon: 149.97°WElev: 72ft.

Light Rain

40°F

4°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed S 12 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.59 in (1002.2 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 19 Apr 9:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Knik Heights AK

  • Today

    Today: Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 42. Southeast wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain showers before 1am, then scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain
    then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered snow showers before 1pm, then scattered rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 43 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers before 1am, then a chance of snow between 1am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow after 10am, mixing with rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 42. Southeast wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
A chance of rain showers before 1am, then scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered snow showers before 1pm, then scattered rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 1am, then a chance of snow between 1am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of snow after 10am, mixing with rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Thursday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Friday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Knik Heights AK
 61.11°N 149.83°W (Elev. 272 ft)
Last Update:
4:06 am AKDT Apr 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am AKDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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