Fort Richardson, AK Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - Special Weather Statement

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Clear -4°F
Feels Like -4°F  
Humidity 77% Dew Point -9°F Wind Calm Barometer 29.43 in.
Visibility 10 mi.
Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 1.5 mi. ENE of central Fort Richardson
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Point Forecast at a Glance

MonDec 15
Mon Dec 15: Mostly Clear, Low 6F
 
6
TueDec 16
Tue Dec 16: Partly Sunny, High 9F, Low 0F
9
0
WedDec 17
Wed Dec 17: Sunny, High 7F, Low -1F
7
-1
ThuDec 18
Thu Dec 18: Sunny, High 5F, Low -8F
5
-8
FriDec 19
Fri Dec 19: Sunny, High 3F, Low -6F
3
-6
SatDec 20
Sat Dec 20: Sunny, High 6F, Low -4F
6
-4
SunDec 21
Sun Dec 21: Mostly Sunny, High 7F, Low -5F
7
-5

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 3°F to 9°F. Dry weather expected throughout the week.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 18°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 24°F with lows around 11°F.

This Date in Weather History

1941 - Only two women were employed by the Weather Bureau. By 1945, more than 900 women are employed by the Weather Bureau as observers and forecasters, as a result of filling positions of men during World War II. Eleven days after Pearl Harbor, the Army requested that all weather broadcasts be discontinued. The fear was that the enemy would use this information to plan an attack on the United States.

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Fort Richardson, AK 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Monday Dec 15

Mostly Clear

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 6. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Tuesday Dec 16

Partly Sunny

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 9. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Mostly Clear

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 0. Calm wind.

Wednesday Dec 17

Sunny

Day: Sunny, with a high near 7. Calm wind.

Clear

Night: Clear, with a low around -1. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Dec 18

Sunny

Day: Sunny, with a high near 5. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Mostly Clear

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -8.

Friday Dec 19

Sunny

Day: Sunny, with a high near 3.

Mostly Clear

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -6.

Saturday Dec 20

Sunny

Day: Sunny, with a high near 6.

Partly Cloudy

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -4.

Sunday Dec 21

Mostly Sunny

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 7.

Partly Cloudy

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -5.

Monday Dec 22

Mostly Sunny

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 5.

How We Provide Better Local Weather

Current conditions: We use the nearest available station to your location - including professional MESONET/MADIS and local weather stations - often miles closer than regional airports.

Forecasts: National Weather Service point forecasts predict for your specific area, not broad regional zones, making them far more relevant to your location.