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Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

A Few Clouds

-26°F

-32°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.25 in (1027.4 mb)
Dewpoint -34°F (-37°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Mar 10:55 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Fairbanks AK

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near -6. Calm wind.

    High: -6 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around -36. Wind chill values as low as -45. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: -36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near -4. Wind chill values as low as -50. Calm wind.

    High: -4 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around -29. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

    Low: -29 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 5. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 5 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -23.

    Low: -23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 5.

    High: 5 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13.

    Low: -13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8.

    High: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near -6. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around -36. Wind chill values as low as -45. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near -4. Wind chill values as low as -50. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around -29. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 5. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -23.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 5.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 10.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 6.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fairbanks AK
 64.83°N 147.69°W (Elev. 433 ft)
Last Update:
10:21 am AKDT Mar 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am AKDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm AKDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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