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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Eielson Air Force Base (PAEI)

Lat: 64.65°NLon: 147.1°WElev: 548ft.

Partly Cloudy

-10°F

-23°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1012.5 mb)
Dewpoint -25°F (-32°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-24°F (-31°C)
Last update 17 Mar 6:55 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Harding Lake AK

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 1. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around -27. Wind chill values as low as -40. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: -27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 1. Wind chill values as low as -40. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 1 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -26. Calm wind.

    Low: -26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -18.

    Low: -18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 9.

    High: 9 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -17.

    Low: -17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 1. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around -27. Wind chill values as low as -40. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 1. Wind chill values as low as -40. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -26. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -18.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 9.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -17.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -12.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -11.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Harding Lake AK
 64.4°N 146.84°W (Elev. 1122 ft)
Last Update:
6:18 am AKDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am AKDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm AKDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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