Fort Richardson, AK Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - High Wind Warning

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Clear 25°F
Feels Like 12°F  
Humidity 23% Dew Point -8°F Wind N 17 MPH Gusts 26 Barometer 29.32 in.
Visibility 9 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 7F, Low -8F
7
-8
FriDec 19
Fri Dec 19: Sunny, High 3F, Low -7F
3
-7
SatDec 20
Sat Dec 20: Mostly Sunny, High 4F, Low -6F
4
-6
SunDec 21
Sun Dec 21: Mostly Sunny, High 5F, Low -3F
5
-3

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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

1987 - A major winter storm hit the Great Lakes Region, intensifying explosively as it crossed northern Illinois. High winds and heavy snow created blizzard conditions in southeastern Wisconsin. Winds gusted to 73 mph, and snowfall totals ranged up to 17 inches at LaFarge. The barometric pressure at Chicago IL dropped three quarters of an inch in six hours to 28.96 inches, a record low reading for December. Up to a foot of snow blanketed northern Illinois, and winds in the Chicago area gusted to 75 mph. O'Hare Airport in Chicago was closed for several hours, for only the fourth time in twenty years. High winds derailed train cars at Avon IN. Light winds and partly sunny skies were reported near the center of the storm, a feature typical of tropical storms.

More on this and other weather history

Fort Richardson, AK 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Monday Dec 15

Mostly Clear

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 6. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 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 7. 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 -7.

Saturday Dec 20

Mostly Sunny

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 4.

Partly Cloudy

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -6.

Sunday Dec 21

Mostly Sunny

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 5.

Partly Cloudy

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -3.

Monday Dec 22

Mostly Sunny

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 8.

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.