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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Eielson Air Force Base (PAEI)

Lat: 64.65°NLon: 147.1°WElev: 548ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

-6°F

-21°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.02 in (1019.1 mb)
Dewpoint -11°F (-24°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 10:55 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

Chena Hot Springs AK

Blizzard Warning December 24, 11:09am until December 25, 09:00am
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Blizzard Warning
  •  
    Blizzard Warning December 24, 11:09am until December 25, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Thu

    Blizzard Warning

  • Today

    High: 8 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Widespread blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: -16 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Widespread blowing snow before 9am. Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around -21 by 5pm. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: -7 °F⇓

    Chance Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -24. Calm wind.

    Low: -24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near -16. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

    High: -16 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -27.

    Low: -27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -20.

    High: -20 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -27.

    Low: -27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. Widespread blowing snow. High near 8. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Widespread blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Christmas Day
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Widespread blowing snow before 9am. Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around -21 by 5pm. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -24. Calm wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near -16. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -27.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -20.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -27.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -20.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -27.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near -19.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -28.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -18.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chena Hot Springs AK
 65.07°N 146.04°W (Elev. 2090 ft)
Last Update:
10:17 am AKST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am AKST Dec 24, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 30, 2025
 
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