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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Partly Cloudy

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed N 9 mph
Barometer 29.48 in (999.5 mb)
Dewpoint 4°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill0°F (-18°C)
Last update 28 Jan 1:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Fairbanks International Airport AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 15. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 15 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -9.

    Low: -9 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 8.

    High: 8 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -10.

    Low: -10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 5.

    High: 5 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 15. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -9.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 8.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -10.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 5.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 3.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 4.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fairbanks International Airport AK
 64.8°N 147.82°W (Elev. 430 ft)
Last Update:
1:18 pm AKST Jan 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm AKST Jan 28, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 3, 2026
 
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