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Current conditions at

Birchwood, Birchwood Airport (PABV)

Lat: 61.42°NLon: 149.52°WElev: 95ft.

Overcast

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.44 in (997.0 mb)
Dewpoint 2°F (-17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill3°F (-16°C)
Last update 29 Dec 12:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Eagle River AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Flurries before 3pm, then a slight chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow, mainly after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 2 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 8. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 8 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -8. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: -8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of snow between 9am and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 0. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 0 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11.

    Low: -11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near -2.

    High: -2 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Flurries before 3pm, then a slight chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 8. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -8. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow between 9am and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 0. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near -2.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 1.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 4.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Eagle River AK
 61.27°N 149.55°W (Elev. 2549 ft)
Last Update:
5:06 am AKST Dec 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm AKST Dec 29, 2025-6pm AKST Jan 4, 2026
 
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