Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairchild Air Force Base (KSKA)

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

Clear

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed ENE 5 MPH
Barometer 30.48 in (1032.17 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 14 Jan 03:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Fairchild AFB WA

  • Today

    Today: Areas of fog before 10am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Light and variable wind.

    High: 42 °F

    Areas Fog
    then Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Areas of fog after 10pm.  Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 28. Calm wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Areas Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Areas of fog before 10am.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 34. Calm wind.

    High: 34 °F

    Areas Fog
    then Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 26. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 26 °F

    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Light and variable wind.
Tonight
Areas of fog after 10pm. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
Thursday
Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 34. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 26. Light northeast wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, 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)
3:07 am PST Jan 14, 2026
4am PST Jan 14, 2026-6pm PST Jan 20, 2026
 
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