Fire Weather Concerns in the South-Central U.S.; Heavy Precipitation in Northern California and the Great Lakes

Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern Plains and extending into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and a flash flood threat to northern California and heavy mountain snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies. A clipper system will bring heavy snow to the Great Lakes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

Mostly Cloudy

8°F

-13°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed W 15 mph
Barometer 29.75 in (1008.8 mb)
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill-9°F (-23°C)
Last update 24 Feb 10:55 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

Fairbanks AK

Winter Storm Warning February 24, 11:44am until February 25, 06:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 24, 11:44am until February 25, 06:00am

    NOW until 6:00am Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -27. Wind chill values as low as -40. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near -16. Wind chill values as low as -45. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: -16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -37. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: -37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -10. Calm wind.

    High: -10 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -39.

    Low: -39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -10.

    High: -10 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -38.

    Low: -38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around -6 by 5pm. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -27. Wind chill values as low as -40. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -16. Wind chill values as low as -45. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -37. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -10. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -39.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -10.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -38.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near -14.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -35.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -12.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -35.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -8.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fairbanks AK
 64.83°N 147.69°W (Elev. 433 ft)
11:17 am AKST Feb 24, 2026
11am AKST Feb 24, 2026-6pm AKST Mar 2, 2026
 
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