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 Fog/Mist

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.11 in (1021.1 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 15 Feb 7:55 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Chena Hot Springs AK

Winter Storm Warning February 15, 08:15pm until February 15, 09:00pm
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    Winter Storm Warning February 15, 08:15pm until February 15, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Sun

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: -6 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am.  Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around -12 by 11am. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: -2 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -21. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 3. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.

    High: 3 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -6 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 18. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 18 °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 15.

    High: 15 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Washington's Birthday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around -12 by 11am. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -21. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 3. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 18. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 15.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12.
Friday
A chance of snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -1.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -23.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -4.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -26.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near -3.
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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)
7:17 pm AKST Feb 15, 2026
8pm AKST Feb 15, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 22, 2026
 
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