Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Mostly Cloudy

2°F

-17°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.36 in (1029.5 mb)
Dewpoint -2°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-9°F (-23°C)
Last update 20 Jan 1:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW College AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 13. Calm wind.

    High: 13 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Calm wind.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Calm wind.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Calm wind.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 13.

    High: 13 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.

    Low: 3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 12.

    High: 12 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 13. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Calm wind.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 13.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 10.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -5.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 5.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW College AK
 64.89°N 147.87°W (Elev. 715 ft)
1:17 am AKST Jan 20, 2026
2am AKST Jan 20, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 26, 2026
 
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