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Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (PAOT)

Lat: 66.89°NLon: 162.61°WElev: 16ft.

Fair

42°F

6°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed NE 9 mph
Barometer 29.69 in (1005.5 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 12 May 11:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Kotzebue, Wien Memorial Airport AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. East wind around 10 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. East wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kotzebue, Wien Memorial Airport AK
 66.86°N 162.64°W (Elev. 0 ft)
Last Update:
11:16 pm AKDT May 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm AKDT May 12, 2026-6pm AKDT May 19, 2026
 
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