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

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

Fair

2°F

-17°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.53 in (1035.5 mb)
Dewpoint -3°F (-19°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 19 Jan 5:55 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

Fairbanks AK

  • 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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Calm wind.

    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. Calm wind.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.

    Low: 3 °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

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 10.

    High: 10 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Calm wind.
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. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
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:
Fairbanks AK
 64.83°N 147.69°W (Elev. 433 ft)
5:17 am AKST Jan 19, 2026
6am AKST Jan 19, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 25, 2026
 
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