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, Eielson Air Force Base (PAEI)

Lat: 64.65°NLon: 147.1°WElev: 548ft.

Fair

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.43 in (1031.9 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 6:55 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Chena Hot Springs AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Calm wind.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Calm wind.

    Low: 6 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 15.

    High: 15 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Calm wind.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 15.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Friday
A chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 9.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 2.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Chena Hot Springs AK
 65.02°N 146.24°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
7:17 pm AKST Jan 18, 2026
7pm AKST Jan 18, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 25, 2026
 
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