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Weather status
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 2:12PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK Expires Mon, 10:15 PM AKDT.
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Hourly forecast
Check the latest hourly conditions, seven-day outlook, rain timing, wind, sunrise and sunset for Barrow, Alaska 99723. Forecasts and alerts update from NOAA and the National Weather Service.
Next 24 hours
Rain Timeline
Most likely around 6 PM, 7 PM, 8 PM, 9 PM. Expected type: Rain.
Official NWS outlook
7-Day Forecast
Today
! NWSChance Rain Showers
- Precipitation
- 59%
- Wind
- SW 20 to 25 mph
- Sunrise
- 5:58 AM
- Sunset
- 11:03 PM
Tue
Scattered Rain Showers
- Precipitation
- 40%
- Wind
- SW 15 to 25 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:03 AM
- Sunset
- 10:58 PM
Wed
Scattered Rain And Snow Showers
- Precipitation
- 36%
- Wind
- W 15 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:08 AM
- Sunset
- 10:52 PM
Thu
Scattered Rain And Snow Showers
- Precipitation
- 38%
- Wind
- SW 10 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:13 AM
- Sunset
- 10:47 PM
Fri
Scattered Rain Showers
- Precipitation
- 33%
- Wind
- E 15 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:18 AM
- Sunset
- 10:41 PM
Sat
Scattered Rain Showers
- Precipitation
- 33%
- Wind
- SE 10 to 15 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:22 AM
- Sunset
- 10:36 PM
Sun
Chance Rain Showers
- Precipitation
- 33%
- Wind
- SW 10 to 15 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:27 AM
- Sunset
- 10:31 PM
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Weather for a healthier day
Healthy Weather
Special Weather Statement is active. Review the official alert before going outside.
Walking: 40% average rain chance, near 45°F, with winds near 25 mph. Review the active Special Weather Statement.
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Wind impact: Breezy — cycling, umbrellas, and loose outdoor items may be affected.
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Moderate · Expected
Special Weather Statement
Applies to: Western Arctic Coast; Northwest Arctic Coast; Northern Arctic CoastIssued by: NWS Fairbanks AKSpecial Weather Statement issued August 24 at 2:12PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AKAlert details
Water levels are currently rising and will peak around 2 to 3 feet above the normal high tide line with the Monday evening and Tuesday afternoon high tides. Highest levels are expected from Point Hope to Wainwright. Water levels gradually return to near normal levels Tuesday night.Moderate · Expected