Weather Forecast for Fairbanks

Alaska, United States of America

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Current Weather - Fairbanks: -42°C

Alaska, United States of America

Mist

Feels like -47°C

Wind

4 km/h NNE

Humidity

65%

Pressure

1032 mb

UV Index

0

Visibility

4 km

Freezing fog

Freezing fog

Thursday, January 01, 2026

High

-36°C

Low

-40°C

Rain Chance

0%

Hourly Forecast

Freezing fog -38°C
21:00
Freezing fog -39°C
22:00
Freezing fog -39°C
23:00
Jan 02

Day Statistics

Maximum Wind

4 km/h

Humidity

99%

Precipitation

0 mm

UV Index

0

Visibility

0 km

Rain Chance

0%

Snow Chance

0%

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

10:53 AM

Sunset

02:56 PM

Moonrise

12:00 AM

Moonset

12:00 AM

Moon Phase

Waxing Gibbous

Moon Illumination

91%

Air Quality

PM2.5

5.1

μg/m³

PM10

5.3

μg/m³

NO₂

9.8

μg/m³

O₃

49

μg/m³

SO₂

1.8

μg/m³

CO

349.9

μg/m³

US EPA Index: 1 GB DEFRA Index: 1

Weather Alerts

Cold Weather Advisory issued December 31 at 2:52PM AKST until January 5 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Upper Chena River Valley; Tanana Flats; Eielson AFB and Salcha; Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills; Chatanika River Valley; Two Rivers; Fairbanks Metro Area; Nenana Dec 31, 02:52 PM - Jan 1, 04:00 PM
Severity: Moderate Urgency: Expected

* WHAT...Long duration cold temperatures in the 40s below zero to around 50 below zero by Thursday night, continuing through the weekend. * WHERE...Chatanika River Valley, Eielson AFB and Salcha, Fairbanks Metro Area, Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills, Nenana, Tanana Flats, Two Rivers, and Upper Chena River Valley. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. People partaking in outdoor activities, including short duration outdoor activities for the New Year's holiday, should use extreme caution. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest temperatures so far this cold snap are likely still to come. The inversion that has kept hills warmer will slowly weaken through the week as colder air aloft filters back over the area. By Friday night, valley temperatures may approach 50 below with the warmest hills near 30 below. These conditions will continue through the weekend. Clouds are not expected to return until early Monday morning at the earliest. Calm or very light winds will allow ice fog to redevelop, leading to poor visibility and difficult travel conditions.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Event: Cold Weather Advisory Certainty: Likely Category: Met