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Tracking Two Storms Impacting the Northern U.S. Through Thanksgiving and into This Weekend

Heavy lake effect snow, gusty winds, and localized blizzard conditions will persist through Thanksgiving near and downwind of the Great Lakes. Rain and mountain snow are forecast for the Pacific Northwest. Confidence is increasing for another winter storm to develop over the northern and central Rockies Friday and track across the central Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

Fair

8°F

-13°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1021.1 mb)
Dewpoint 4°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-2°F (-19°C)
Last update 27 Nov 7:55 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Chatanika AK

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day: Sunny, with a high near 14. East wind around 10 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 14. East wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 15. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 15 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Thanksgiving Day
Sunny, with a high near 14. East wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 14. East wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 15. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Monday
A chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 13.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Chatanika AK
 65.04°N 147.41°W (Elev. 2005 ft)
Last Update:
7:18 am AKST Nov 27, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am AKST Nov 27, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 3, 2025
 
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