Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84° N Lon: 147.6° W Elev: 453 ft.

Fair

-23°F

-31°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.28 in (1028.2 mb)
Dewpoint -29°F (-34°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 25 Dec 8:55 am AKST
Detailed forecast for

Fairbanks Metro Area

Today
Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs around 14 below. Light winds.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows 26 to 31 below. Light winds.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow in the afternoon. Highs around 23 below. Light winds.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 33 below. Light winds.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. Highs around 28 below. Light winds.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 40 below.
Sunday And Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Highs around 30 below. Lows 35 to 40 below.
Monday
Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs around 20 below.
Monday Night And Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 30 below. Highs around 20 below.
Tuesday Night And Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 35 below. Highs around 25 below.



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445 AM AKST Thu Dec 25 2025
 
 

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