Local weather forecast

Weather in Cantwell, AK

Updated 2026-09-26 07:00 local time · ZIP codes 99729

Mist
Now37°F

Mist

High / Low39° / 30°
Rain chance23%
Wind7 mph
Weather alerts

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Wind Advisory issued September 25 at 12:49PM AKDT until September 27 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Windy Pass. * WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds could blow around unsecured objects. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may decrease slightly Saturday afternoon and evening before increasing briefly overnight into early Sunday.

Safety instructions

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Hourly

Next hours

NowMist37°39% rain
8 AMMist37°38% rain
9 AMOvercast38°31% rain
10 AMOvercast31°29% rain
11 AMOvercast30°27% rain
12 PMOvercast32°23% rain
1 PMOvercast32°19% rain
2 PMOvercast33°18% rain
3 PMOvercast33°18% rain
4 PMPartly Cloudy33°10% rain
5 PMCloudy33°14% rain
6 PMCloudy32°15% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
39° 30°Overcast
Rain 23%Gust 8 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
39° 31°Overcast
Rain 18%Gust 7 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Cloudy
36° 27°Cloudy
Rain 73%Gust 5 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like32°F
Humidity96%
Pressure29.63 inHg
Visibility1 mi
Wind7 mph SSE
Wind gusts7 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:50 AM
Sunset07:43 PM
Moonrise07:07 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour8 PM · 39°F
Coolest hour11 AM · 30°F
Highest rain chance7 AM · 39%
Strongest gusts7 PM · 18 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella may help

There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 39%.

Wear a warm coat and layers

It feels like 32°F with winds near 7 mph.

Best window: 4 PM

33°F, 10% rain chance and 7 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 1 mi; gusts may reach 13 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 37°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 39%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Cantwell

Alaska spans Arctic, subarctic and maritime climates, so temperatures and precipitation can differ sharply between the coast, interior and far north.

Cantwell is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 63.39°N latitude and 148.95°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Cantwell weather today

Mist and 37°F in Cantwell, AK. Today's high is 39°F with a 23% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 7 mph. Relative humidity is 96%, pressure is 29.63 inHg, and visibility is about 1 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Cantwell

Sunrise is at 07:50 AM and sunset is at 07:43 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 39°F and a low near 31°F. The maximum rain chance is 18%.

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