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Barrow, Alaska
Barrow
🇺🇸 Alaska · United States — Altitude 9 m
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This live camera looks out over Barrow, the largest community on Alaska's North Slope and the northernmost town in the United States. The feed refreshes regularly, so you can check the view and the conditions before you plan anything. It suits anyone curious about the Arctic coast in real time.
The town at the top of the map
Barrow sits on the Chukchi Sea coast, close to the Arctic Circle, on flat tundra that stretches inland for miles. The community is known as Utqiagvik in the Iñupiat language and has been home to Iñupiat people for many generations. The landscape is open and treeless, with low vegetation, lagoons and a horizon that often seems very wide.
What to watch and when
The camera is a regularly refreshed live image, so it shows the town as it is at the moment of each update. Views of this kind are most interesting around the midnight sun in summer and the long polar nights in winter, when light changes dramatically. Sea ice, fog and snow can alter the scene quickly, so the weather block on this page is a useful companion.
Climate and getting there
Winters are long, dark and very cold, while summers are short and cool, with temperatures rarely rising far above freezing for long. The best time to visit is typically late spring through early autumn, when access is easier. Most travelers reach Barrow by air, as there are no public roads connecting it to the rest of the state.
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Source: Barrow Alaska Webcam
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About this camera
What is the weather in Barrow now?
The current conditions and a three-day forecast for Barrow are shown in the live weather block on this page. They update with the page, so check there for temperature, wind and cloud cover.
What time is it in Barrow right now?
The local time for Barrow is displayed in the live clock on this page. It follows the Alaska time zone, which is used across the state.
Where exactly is the Barrow camera?
The camera is located in Barrow on the North Slope of Alaska, close to the Arctic coast. The map on this page marks its position precisely.
When is the best time to watch this webcam?
The view depends on the season and light, so it can be interesting at any hour. Summer brings continuous daylight, while winter offers long periods of darkness and dramatic skies.
Planning a trip?
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