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Alaska’s weather whiplash: “From sunshine to sleet?” — Here’s what’s coming this weekend

Chilly mornings, patchy showers, and sudden sunbreaks — Alaska’s summer forecast keeps residents on their toes

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Alaska 3-Day Weather
Misty peaks and scattered clouds blanket Alaska’s wilderness — the state readies for a calm but moody weekend forecast

Alaska, USA — While most of the U.S. is sweltering, Alaska is dancing to its own weather tune. The upcoming 3-day forecast brings a quirky mix of sunshine, scattered showers, and unseasonably cool breezes across many regions of the state. From Anchorage to Fairbanks, residents can expect sweater weather mornings and unpredictable skies through the weekend.

According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will hover between the mid-50s to upper-60s, with occasional rain in the interior and clearer skies along the southern coast.

🌤️ Alaska 3-Day Weather Forecast

DayWeather ConditionHigh / LowRain ChanceWind
FridayCloudy with light showers61°F / 48°F40%NW at 10 mph
SaturdayPartly Sunny64°F / 46°F20%Calm winds
SundayOvercast with drizzle58°F / 44°F50%NE at 8 mph

🧊 What to Expect in Alaska This Weekend:

  • Cool and damp conditions especially in interior regions like Fairbanks and Denali.
  • Anchorage and southern coasts may enjoy clearer skies and mild sunshine.
  • Outdoor adventurers are advised to bring layers and rain gear for hiking or fishing trips.
  • Wildlife activity may increase after the drizzle — perfect for photographers and bird watchers.

“It’s typical Alaskan summer,” said local hiker Tom Arliss. “You start the day with gloves, lose them by noon, and need a rain jacket by evening!”

From foggy mornings to golden-hour surprises, Alaska remains one of the most unpredictable and stunning places to experience nature this time of year.

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Alaska Summer Surprises Storms Heat and Wild Weather Ahead

From rare Juneau storms to historic Fairbanks heat, Alaska’s next 5 days pack unexpected weather.

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Alaska 5 Day Weather Forecast Rare Storms Historic Heat and Seasonal Showers
From Juneau hail and Fairbanks heat to Anchorage haze—a wild Alaska weather week lies ahead.
Increasing cloudiness with a thunderstorm in spots this afternoonToday80°54°Increasing cloudiness with a thunderstorm in spots this afternoon
Mostly cloudy and not as warm; a thunderstorm in spots in the afternoonWednesday68°52°Mostly cloudy and not as warm; a thunderstorm in spots in the afternoon
Times of clouds and sun with a stray thunderstormThursday73°54°Times of clouds and sun with a stray thunderstorm
Mostly cloudyFriday80°56°Mostly cloudy
Pleasant with clouds and sunshineSaturday78°57°Pleasant with clouds and sunshine
Pleasant with times of sun and cloudsSunday78°55°Pleasant with times of sun and clouds
Morning showers; otherwise, cloudyMonday73°54°Morning showers; otherwise, cloudy



Alaskans, buckle up—your summer forecast is anything but typical. Over the next five days, varied weather patterns will sweep across the state from Juneau to Fairbanks and Anchorage. Expect sudden thunderstorms, your first-ever heat advisory, and the usual Alaskan sunshine swings.

It all starts with Monday’s shock: a rare severe thunderstorm in Juneau, complete with 60 mph wind gusts, penny-sized hail, and the city’s first-ever severe thunderstorm warning. This isn’t summer drizzle—meteorologists say it’s fueled by low pressure riding over mountains, and satellite-tracked lightning, not radar, caught the event. That tells you just how unpredictable—and potent—Alaska’s weather can get.

In the Interior, Fairbanks is set to hit the mid‑80s, prompting Alaska’s first-ever heat advisory for June—a territory historically unprepared for heat above 85°F. While not record-breaking, this alerts locals to stay vigilant: few homes have A/C, and heatwaves link to health risks including cardiovascular stress.

The advisory emphasizes that “heat is the deadliest form of extreme weather,” and infrastructures here are built for cold, not summer surges.

Meanwhile, Anchorage and Southcentral will see more classic Alaskan weather: highs in the 60s, scattered showers, and lingering haze from interior wildfires. Expect cloud cover, early-evening haze, and the chance for brief afternoon sun helping skies clear—until the next round of sprinkles rolls through.

Looking ahead through next week, temps remain pleasant to warm (70s Interior, 60s coastal) with scattered storms inland and lighter showers toward the coast. This seasonal pattern—sunshine-then-downpour—reflects Alaska’s rugged geography and proximity to Pacific moisture.

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