Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bettles, Bettles Airport (PABT)

Lat: 66.92° N Lon: 151.52° W Elev: 643 ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

51°F

11°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 29.68 in (1005.8 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 8 Sep 8:53 pm AKDT
Detailed forecast for

South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range

Tonight
Numerous showers in the evening, then scattered showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Variable winds less than 15 mph.
Wednesday
Showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Variable winds less than 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
Thursday
Showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Variable winds less than 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers. Lows in the lower 40s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Friday
Showers. Highs in the mid 50s.
Friday Night
Showers in the evening, then numerous showers after midnight. Lows around 40.
Saturday And Saturday Night
Numerous showers. Highs around 50. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
Sunday And Sunday Night
Cloudy with scattered showers. Highs in the mid 40s. Lows in the lower to mid 30s.
Monday
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and snow showers. Highs in the mid 40s.
Monday Night And Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows around 30. Highs in the mid 40s.



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345 PM AKDT Tue Sep 8 2026
 
 

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