What is today's weather forecast for Chicken, AK?

Today's forecast for Chicken shows a high of 17 degrees and a low of -21 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow likely, mainly after 3pm.

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

The 7-day forecast for Chicken shows highs from -20 to 17 degrees and lows from -30 to -21 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Chicken, AK this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Chicken this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (60% chance), Saturday (50% chance), Sunday (50% chance), Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Chicken weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Chicken 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.

Chicken, AK Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

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Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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Report from a weather station 0 mi. of central Chicken
at 3:00 PM Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 3

60%

-21

ThuDec 4

-12

-26

FriDec 5

-17

-28

SatDec 6

30%

-14

-23

SunDec 7

50%

-14

-30

MonDec 8

-19

-30

TueDec 9

50%

-20

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures drop from 17°F to a low of -20°F, then recover to -20°F by week's end. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 5 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 4°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around -7°F with lows around -23°F.

This Date in Weather History

1926 - Yuma, AZ, was soaked with 1.10 inch of rain, and by the 10th of the month had received 4.43 inches, making it the wettest December of record. The average annual rainfall for Yuma is 3.38 inches.

Chicken, AK 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 3

Day: Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around -21. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Sunny, with a temperature rising to near -12 by 11am, then falling to around -21 during the remainder of the day. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -26. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday Dec 5

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near -17. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -28.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near -14.

Night: A chance of snow before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around -23.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: A slight chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -14.

Night: A slight chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -30.

Monday Dec 8

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near -19.

Night: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -30.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -20.

About Chicken, AK

Chicken is a tiny unincorporated village in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. A community founded on gold mining, it is one of the few surviving gold-rush towns in Alaska. The population was 12 at the time of the 2020 census, up from 7 in 2010. However, usually year round, there are 17 inhabitants. Due to mining, Chicken's population peaks during the summer. It has frequently been noted on lists of unusual place names. Chicken has a cafe with gas station, a small hotel, an RV park, a small general store and a saloon.

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