Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairchild Air Force Base (KSKA)

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

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.47 in (1031.83 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Jan 08:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Fairchild AFB WA

Air Stagnation Advisory January 19, 09:26am until January 20, 04:00pm
Click here for hazard details and duration
Air Stagnation Advisory
  •  
    Air Stagnation Advisory January 19, 09:26am until January 20, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Tue

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • M.L.King Day

    High: 33 °F

    Areas Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Areas of fog before 3pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fairchild AFB WA
 47.62°N 117.64°W (Elev. 2421 ft)
8:27 am PST Jan 19, 2026
9am PST Jan 19, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database