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

Today's forecast for Deadhorse shows a low of -11 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11.

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

The 7-day forecast for Deadhorse shows highs from -9 to 0 degrees and lows from -26 to -11 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 4 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Deadhorse, AK this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Deadhorse this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (20% chance), Friday (40% chance), Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Deadhorse weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Deadhorse 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.

Deadhorse, AK Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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1°F
Feels Like -22°F

Humidity N/A Dew Point N/A Wind WSW 24 MPH Gusts 32 Barometer 30.15 in.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 13.4 mi. N of central Deadhorse
at 6:24 PM Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 17

-11

ThuDec 18

-14

-16

FriDec 19

40%

-8

-16

SatDec 20

-9

-26

SunDec 21

-5

-15

MonDec 22

-4

-12

TueDec 23

50%

-1

-11

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from -9°F to -1°F. Some snow possible with at least 3 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

Temperatures are expected to be near normal for this time of year, with highs around -3°F and lows around -16°F.

This Date in Weather History

1929 - An icestorm in western New York State resulted in much damage and hardship. A Buffalo report stated, "one was kept awake by the breaking limbs, which snapped off with a report much louder than a rifle shot."

Deadhorse, AK 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 17

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11. Southwest wind around 15 mph.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around -14 by 4pm. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday Dec 19

Day: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -8. West wind around 15 mph.

Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near -9.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -26.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Sunny, with a high near -5.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -15.

Monday Dec 22

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near -4.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12.

Tuesday Dec 23

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

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

Wednesday Dec 24

Day: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 0.

About Deadhorse, AK

Deadhorse is an unincorporated community located within the CDP of Prudhoe Bay in North Slope Borough, Alaska, United States, along the North Slope near the Arctic Ocean. The town consists mainly of facilities for the workers and companies that operate at the nearby Prudhoe Bay Oil Field. Deadhorse is accessible via the Dalton Highway from Fairbanks, 495 miles (797 km) south, or Deadhorse Airport. Limited accommodation is also available for tourists. The permanent population is variously listed as being between 25 and 50 residents. Temporary residents (employed by various firms with local interests) can range as high as 3,000. Companies with facilities in Deadhorse service Prudhoe Bay, nearby oil fields, and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS), which brings oil from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez on the south-central Alaska coast. Facilities in Deadhorse are built entirely on man-made gravel pads and usually consist of pre-fabricated modules shipped to Deadhorse via barge or air cargo.

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