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Heavy Rain in the Southern U.S.; Active Weather Continues in Alaska

A storm system will bring heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and flooding threats to portions of the Southern Plains today, the Lower Mississippi Valley Saturday, and the Southeast into the Mid-Atlantic on Sunday. Another Bering system will impact the Alaskan West Coast and Central Interior through the weekend bringing moderate to heavy snow, high winds, and/or some blizzard conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairchild Air Force Base (KSKA)

Lat: 47.61667°NLon: 117.65°WElev: 2461.0ft.

Partly Cloudy

34°F

1°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 13 Feb 08:25 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Fairchild AFB WA

  • Today

    Today: Cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and 1am. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 3500 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Southwest wind around 9 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 3000 feet lowering to 2400 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 31. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow after 10pm, mixing with rain after 1am. Snow level 2500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2700 feet rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3500 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 2600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and 1am. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 3500 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Southwest wind around 9 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 3000 feet lowering to 2400 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 31. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm, mixing with rain after 1am. Snow level 2500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Washington's Birthday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2700 feet rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3500 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 2600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fairchild AFB WA
 47.62°N 117.64°W (Elev. 2421 ft)
Last Update:
2:32 am PST Feb 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PST Feb 13, 2026-6pm PST Feb 19, 2026
 
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