What is today's weather forecast for Cantwell, AK?

Today's forecast for Cantwell shows a low of -17 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Cantwell, AK?

The 7-day forecast for Cantwell shows highs from -12 to -1 degrees and lows from -20 to -7 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Cantwell, AK this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Cantwell this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (30% chance), Friday (30% chance), Saturday (50% chance), Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Cantwell weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Cantwell forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Cantwell, AK Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions

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-6°F
Feels Like -6°F

Humidity 76% Dew Point -12°F Wind NE 1 MPH Gusts 4 Barometer N/A

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 35.1 mi. WNW of central Cantwell
at 5:33 PM Tue, Dec 16, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

TueDec 16

-17

WedDec 17

-11

-20

ThuDec 18

-12

-18

FriDec 19

30%

-1

-7

SatDec 20

50%

-2

-16

SunDec 21

-10

-13

MonDec 22

50%

-6

-11

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from -12°F to -1°F. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 19°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 13°F with lows around -5°F.

This Date in Weather History

1835 - New England experienced one of their coldest days of record. At noon on that bitterly cold Wednesday the mercury stood at four degrees below at Boston, 15 degrees below at Norfolk CT, and 17 degrees below at Hanover NH. The temperature at Boston was 12 degrees below zero by sunset. Gale force winds accompanied the severe cold, and that night a great New York City fire destroyed much of the financial district.

Cantwell, AK 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Tuesday Dec 16

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17. North wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near -11. North wind around 5 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -20. North wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Sunny, with a high near -12. North wind around 5 mph.

Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around -18. North wind around 5 mph.

Friday Dec 19

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -1.

Night: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: A chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near -2.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -16.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near -10.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13.

Monday Dec 22

Day: A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -6.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -1.

About Cantwell, AK

Cantwell (Yidateni Na’ in Ahtna Athabascan) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Denali Borough, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the CDP was 200. Cantwell is the western terminus of the Denali Highway. Once an Alaska Railroad flag stop at the junction with the Denali Highway, it was founded off the Parks Highway.

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