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Dangerous Cold and Gusty Winds Anticipated This Weekend

A significant arctic outbreak will bring frigid temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic this weekend. Strong winds which could produce tree damage and power outages, and periods of snow squalls are also possible. Relief from this cold and a warming trend is forecast to commence by the beginning to middle of next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

Partly Cloudy

8°F

-13°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1011.5 mb)
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Feb 11:55 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

Fairbanks AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 9. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 9 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    High: 8 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the evening.

    Low: -9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 3. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow between 9pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: -13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near -5.

    High: -5 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -22.

    Low: -22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -5.

    High: -5 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 9. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 3. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow between 9pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near -5.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -22.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -5.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 14.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fairbanks AK
 64.83°N 147.69°W (Elev. 433 ft)
Last Update:
12:17 pm AKST Feb 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm AKST Feb 5, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 11, 2026
 
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