Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Eielson Air Force Base (PAEI)

Lat: 64.65°NLon: 147.1°WElev: 548ft.

Fair

-16°F

-27°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.66 in (1007.3 mb)
Dewpoint -22°F (-30°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Mar 8:55 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Chena Hot Springs AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 7. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 7 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -13. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 9. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: -5 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 9am.  Cloudy, with a high near 11. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 11 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: -9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow before 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 7.

    High: 7 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15.

    Low: -15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 7. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -13. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 9. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 11. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 7.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 2.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 1.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -27.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 1.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Chena Hot Springs AK
 65.02°N 146.24°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
8:17 pm AKST Mar 4, 2026
9pm AKST Mar 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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