Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Mostly Cloudy

-27°F

-33°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.66 in (1006.9 mb)
Dewpoint -32°F (-36°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 13 Jan 9:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW College AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around -30. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: -30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a high near -18. Calm wind.

    High: -18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow before midnight, then a slight chance of snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -26. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: -26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 1. East wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 1 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 9am.  Cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.

    Low: 1 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.

    High: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around -30. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near -18. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow before midnight, then a slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -26. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 1. East wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Sunday
A chance of snow, mainly after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
M.L.King Day
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 9.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW College AK
 64.89°N 147.87°W (Elev. 715 ft)
10:19 pm AKST Jan 13, 2026
10pm AKST Jan 13, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 20, 2026
 
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