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

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

Mostly Cloudy

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.46 in (1032.9 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 6:55 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Fox AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Calm wind.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Calm wind.

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Calm wind.

    Low: 9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Calm wind.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 11.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 5.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE Fox AK
 64.99°N 147.48°W (Elev. 1106 ft)
7:17 pm AKST Jan 18, 2026
7pm AKST Jan 18, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 25, 2026
 
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