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.

Light Snow

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.44 in (1032.4 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 4:55 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Slaterville AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 20. Calm wind.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Calm wind.

    Low: 9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 7 °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 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.

    High: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 12.

    High: 12 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 20. Calm wind.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Calm wind.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. 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 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 9.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 5.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 0.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Slaterville AK
 64.86°N 147.75°W (Elev. 433 ft)
5:19 pm AKST Jan 18, 2026
5pm AKST Jan 18, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 25, 2026
 
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