Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Eielson Air Force Base (PAEI)

Lat: 64.65°NLon: 147.1°WElev: 548ft.

Light Snow Blowing Snow

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 30.22 in (1024.8 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 0.88 mi
Wind Chill3°F (-16°C)
Last update 16 Feb 12:55 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Chena Hot Springs AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am.  Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around -9 by 5pm. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 2 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -20. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 6. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 6 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: -4 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 20. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 3am.  Cloudy, with a low around -11.

    Low: -11 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8. West wind around 5 mph.
Washington's Birthday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around -9 by 5pm. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -20. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 6. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 20. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 16.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around -11.
Friday
Snow likely before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -2.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -23.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 0.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -20.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 4.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Chena Hot Springs AK
 65.02°N 146.24°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
3:17 am AKST Feb 16, 2026
3am AKST Feb 16, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 22, 2026
 
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