Frigid Airmass to Bring Significantly Colder Temperatures; Heavy Lake-effect Snow; Fire Concerns Across the Central Gulf Coast

A frigid cold airmass will bring significantly colder weather across the eastern two thirds of the country early this week. Temperatures will tie or break many records across the Southeast through tonight. Moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue downwind of the Great Lakes. Gusty winds and dry conditions will support an elevated fire weather threat across the Central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

Fair

-4°F

-20°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.59 in (1004.3 mb)
Dewpoint -9°F (-23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Nov 11:55 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Chatanika AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 13. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 13 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 1. East wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Veterans Day

    Veterans Day: Sunny, with a high near 8. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 8 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 1. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 6. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 1.

    High: 1 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -3.

    Low: -3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 2.

    High: 2 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 13. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 1. East wind around 10 mph.
Veterans Day
Sunny, with a high near 8. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 1. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 6. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 1.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 2.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -2.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -5.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 0.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Chatanika AK
 65.04°N 147.47°W (Elev. 2156 ft)
12:17 pm AKST Nov 10, 2025
12pm AKST Nov 10, 2025-6pm AKST Nov 16, 2025
 
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