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Snow Expected from the Ohio Valley into the Mid-Atlantic; Rain and Thunderstorms in the Southeast

A frontal system is expected to bring wintry precipitation to the Central Appalachians and portions of the Mid-Atlantic into Wednesday, meanwhile, showers and thunderstorms are expected along the Gulf Coast and Southeast. A series of Clipper systems will bring periods of snow to the Northern Plains and Great Lakes over the next several days. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

Mostly Cloudy

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 29.48 in (999.6 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill8°F (-13°C)
Last update 3 Feb 1:55 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Fort Wainwright AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 11 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. Low around 1. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 1 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 8. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -5 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 9. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Cloudy, with a low around -4.

    Low: -4 °F

    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 9.

    High: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8.

    Low: -8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 6.

    High: 6 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 1. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 8. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 9. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Cloudy, with a low around -4.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 9.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 6.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 2.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 6.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fort Wainwright AK
 64.83°N 147.62°W (Elev. 440 ft)
Last Update:
2:17 pm AKST Feb 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm AKST Feb 3, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 9, 2026
 
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