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Dangerous Cold and Gusty Winds Anticipated This Weekend

A significant arctic outbreak will bring frigid temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic this weekend. Strong winds which could produce tree damage and power outages, and periods of snow squalls are also possible. Relief from this cold and a warming trend is forecast to commence by the beginning to middle of next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

Mostly Cloudy

6°F

-14°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1011.7 mb)
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-6°F (-21°C)
Last update 5 Feb 7:55 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Fairbanks AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10. Calm wind.

    High: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the evening.

    Low: -7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 3. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 3 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near -6.

    High: -6 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -22.

    Low: -22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -5.

    High: -5 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15.

    Low: -15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the evening.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 3. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near -6.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -22.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -5.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 14.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 9.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fairbanks AK
 64.83°N 147.69°W (Elev. 433 ft)
Last Update:
7:18 pm AKST Feb 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm AKST Feb 5, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 12, 2026
 
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