What is today's weather forecast for Fort Wainwright, AK?

Today's forecast for Fort Wainwright shows a low of -32 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -32.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Fort Wainwright, AK?

The 7-day forecast for Fort Wainwright shows highs from -25 to -5 degrees and lows from -36 to -16 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 6 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Fort Wainwright, AK this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Fort Wainwright this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (30% chance), Friday (30% chance), Sunday (50% chance), Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Fort Wainwright weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Fort Wainwright forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Fort Wainwright, AK Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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-28°F
Feels Like -28°F

Humidity 68% Dew Point -35°F Wind Calm Barometer 30.28 in.

Visibility 8 mi.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 1 mi. NE of central Fort Wainwright
at 5:55 PM Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 17

-32

ThuDec 18

-25

-30

FriDec 19

30%

-19

-28

SatDec 20

-22

-36

SunDec 21

50%

-23

-33

MonDec 22

50%

-20

-29

TueDec 23

50%

-8

-16

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Warming trend through the week with high temperatures climbing from -25°F to -8°F. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 5 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 22°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 5°F with lows around -9°F.

This Date in Weather History

1929 - An icestorm in western New York State resulted in much damage and hardship. A Buffalo report stated, "one was kept awake by the breaking limbs, which snapped off with a report much louder than a rifle shot."

Fort Wainwright, AK 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 17

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -32. Calm wind.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near -25. Calm wind.

Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -30. Calm wind.

Friday Dec 19

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -19. Calm wind.

Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -28. Calm wind.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near -22.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -36.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: A slight chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near -23.

Night: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -33.

Monday Dec 22

Day: A chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -20.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -29.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -8.

Night: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around -16.

Wednesday Dec 24

Day: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near -5.

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