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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

A Few Clouds

-16°F

-27°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.93 in (1016.2 mb)
Dewpoint -23°F (-31°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 9:55 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Fort Wainwright AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around -36. Wind chill values as low as -45. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near -1. Wind chill values as low as -50. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: -1 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -30. Calm wind.

    Low: -30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 5. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

    High: 5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 7.

    High: 7 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -22.

    Low: -22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 13.

    High: 13 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -16.

    Low: -16 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around -36. Wind chill values as low as -45. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near -1. Wind chill values as low as -50. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -30. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 5. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 7.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -22.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 13.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -16.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 15.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -15.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -16.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fort Wainwright AK
 64.83°N 147.62°W (Elev. 440 ft)
Last Update:
9:16 pm AKDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm AKDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm AKDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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