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

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

A Few Clouds

0°F

-18°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.53 in (1035.4 mb)
Dewpoint -3°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Jan 12:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

Westgate AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Calm wind.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Calm wind.

    High: 14 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Calm wind.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Calm wind.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 14.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 10.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -1.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Westgate AK
 64.83°N 147.75°W (Elev. 433 ft)
1:17 am AKST Jan 19, 2026
1am AKST Jan 19, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 25, 2026
 
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