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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

Fair with Haze

-45°F

-43°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.15 in (1024.4 mb)
Dewpoint -53°F (-47°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 2 Jan 8:55 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Olnes AK

Cold Weather Advisory January 2, 09:47pm until January 5, 03:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory January 2, 09:47pm until January 5, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Mon

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: -36 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near -34. Calm wind.

    High: -34 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -38. Calm wind.

    Low: -38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near -33. Wind chill values as low as -50. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: -33 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -36. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -17.

    High: -17 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21.

    Low: -21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 9am. Cloudy, with a high near -9.

    High: -9 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around -36. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near -34. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -38. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near -33. Wind chill values as low as -50. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -36. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -17.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 9am. Cloudy, with a high near -9.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around -18.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near -12.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -22.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near -12.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -2.
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Point Forecast:
Olnes AK
 65.08°N 147.66°W (Elev. 965 ft)
Last Update:
9:17 pm AKST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm AKST Jan 2, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 9, 2026
 
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