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Flooding Risks from Tropical Moisture Across the Southeast and Southwest

Tropical moisture from Isaias and Rachel will impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest this weekend. Flash flooding, strong winds and even a threat for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Meanwhile, strong winds and dry fuels are raising fire weather concerns across the central Great Basin and western High Plains. Across the northern Rockies, first winter storm of the season. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

A Few Clouds

53°F

12°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 29.71 in (1006.9 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 10 Oct 3:55 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Chatanika AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 34. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 34. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Columbus Day
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 27.
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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:
3:20 pm AKDT Oct 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm AKDT Oct 10, 2026-6pm AKDT Oct 16, 2026
 
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