Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch in effect from January 15, 03:00 PM AKST until January 17, 09:00 PM AKST

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Eielson Air Force Base (PAEI)

Lat: 64.65°NLon: 147.1°WElev: 548ft.

Light Snow

-22°F

-30°C

Humidity	68%
Wind Speed	SW 3 mph
Barometer	29.58 in (1004.1 mb)
Dewpoint	-29°F (-34°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	14 Jan 5:55 am AKST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSW Miller House AK

Winter Storm Watch January 15, 03:00pm until January 17, 09:00pm

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Winter Storm Watch

Today
High: -14 °F
Snow Likely
Tonight
Low: -20 °F
Chance Snow
Thursday
High: 0 °F
Chance Snow
then Snow
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: -7 °F
Snow
Friday
High: 24 °F
Snow Likely
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Friday Night
Low: 10 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 17 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 8 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Sunday
High: 18 °F
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near -14. Wind chill values as low as -45. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday

Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 0. South wind around 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Snow. Low around -7. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Friday

Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Areas of blowing snow between 9am and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. East wind 15 to 20 mph becoming southwest 20 to 25 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 17.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

Sunday

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.

Sunday Night

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.

M.L.King Day

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.