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5:05 PM Breakthrough in Fairbanks Alaska Ends 152 Day Freeze Streak as Temperatures Finally Rise Above Freezing
FAIRBANKS, ALASKA — A significant seasonal milestone was reached late Thursday afternoon as temperatures at Fairbanks International Airport finally climbed above freezing, officially ending a long stretch of winter-like conditions. At 5:05 PM, the temperature reached 34°F, marking the first above-freezing high since October 31, 2025. This moment not...
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Fairbanks officially ends second-longest streak of below-freezing temperatures
ANCHORAGE, AK (Alaska’s News Source) - Over the last two weeks, temperatures have warmed greatly across the state, as we continue to pull ourselves out of a deep freeze. For the first time since Halloween, Fairbanks officially climbed above the freezing mark. Gone are the bitter cold subzero lows for the Interior, with a chance we could see temperatures warm near 40 next week.
AccuWeather
Alaska city has first above-freezing day since Halloween
Fairbanks, Alaska, just emerged from a record-shattering streak of cold weather that included more than 30 nights with temperatures of 40 degrees below zero. Winter is loosening its grip on Fairbanks, Alaska, after making history. Thursday marked the first day the temperature climbed above freezing since Oct. 31, 2025, snapping...
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Alaskan towns hit cold and snow record for the winter
This winter has been the snowiest ever recorded in Juneau, while Fairbanks has had the second-longest stretch of sub-freezing days on record.
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Fairbanks sees second longest streak of consecutive days at or below freezing
ANCHORAGE, AK (Alaska’s News Source) - Our slow warming trend continues to build into a large portion of the state, with many areas seeing temperatures warming into the 20s and 30s to close out the week. While cold mornings still remain with us, the longer days and extended sunlight are keeping temperatures in the afternoon on the warmer side. This will lead to Fairbanks potentially climbing near freezing early next week, while Southcentral will top out in the mid 30s.
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Fairbanks sees second longest streak of consecutive days at or below freezing
ANCHORAGE, AK (Alaska’s News Source) - Our slow warming trend continues to build into a large portion of the state, with many areas seeing temperatures warming into the 20s and 30s to close out the week. While cold mornings still remain with us, the longer days and extended sunlight are keeping temperatures in the afternoon on the warmer side. This will lead to Fairbanks potentially climbing near freezing early next week, while Southcentral will top out in the mid 30s.
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New funds for early earthquake alerts moving forward
Implementation of an updated earthquake advanced warning system won’t be in operation for a few years, but the Alaska Earthquake Center in Fairbanks is already planning to work on it with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The system, which will be able to provide several seconds to a minute...
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Fairbanks, AK Weather Alert: 52 Days Below -30°F Pushes Toward Historic Winter Low; Roads, Schools Impacted
Fairbanks, Alaska – Temperatures plunging to 40 below zero are locking down daily life across Interior Alaska this morning, with vehicles failing, schools monitoring closures, and exposed skin at risk in under 10 minutes. According to the National Weather Service in Fairbanks, the region has recorded 52 days at...
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Alaska Weather Alert: -36°F Lows Freeze Interior Roads and Risk Pipes Through Saturday Morning
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Fairbanks, Alaska – Engines may fail and exposed skin can freeze in under 10 minutes as temperatures plunge toward -36°F across Interior Alaska by early Saturday morning. According to the National Weather Service in Fairbanks, overnight lows from Wednesday through Friday nights will remain well below normal, ranging from -20°F to -36°F, with the coldest […] This content first appeared on CountryHerald.com and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or republication of this content, in whole or in part, without expressed written permission from Country Herald is strictly prohibited. Violators may be subject to legal action.
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‘The Lord was with me’: 99-year-old WWII vet survives storm in houseboat
LAKE O’ THE PINES, Texas (KLTV/Gray News) — A World War II veteran was left unharmed as he waited out a storm in his houseboat at a Texas marina. Donald Crain has lived at the Bullfrog Marina on Lake O’ the Pines for nearly 35 years. The...
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Alaska’s Fairbanks Records Rare “Weathergami” Event as Unprecedented Temperature Combination Hits -32°F Low and 6°F High
FAIRBANKS, ALASKA — A rare and historic weather event has been recorded in interior Alaska, where Fairbanks experienced a unique temperature combination never seen before in more than a century of records. On March 15, the city recorded a high of 6°F and a low of -32°F, creating what...
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Some light snow showers move in this weekend, with relentless cold for Alaska
ANCHORAGE, AK (Alaska’s News Source) - Fairbanks has seen 30 days this season where temperatures have bottomed out at or below -40. While this morning it isn’t as cold, temperatures are still well below zero. Fairbanks is currently in a three-way tie for the fourth largest number of -40 degree days in a season.
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Fairbanks, AK Weather Alert Tonight: Lows Near -30 Through Friday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Fairbanks, AK – Extremely cold temperatures are expected to continue across Alaska’s Interior this week, with overnight lows potentially dropping into the minus 30s from Tuesday night through Friday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Fairbanks. According to the National Weather Service Fairbanks, the cold snap follows a frigid start to the week […] This content first appeared on CountryHerald.com and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or republication of this content, in whole or in part, without expressed written permission from Country Herald is strictly prohibited. Violators may be subject to legal action.
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Deadhorse, AK Blizzard Risk: 60 MPH Winds, Dalton Hwy Visibility Risk Sunday–Wednesday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Fairbanks, AK – A powerful Arctic weather system moving across northern Alaska could bring blizzard-like conditions and dangerous travel to the Eastern Arctic Coast and portions of the Dalton Highway starting Sunday evening. According to the National Weather Service in Fairbanks, a polar low moving east across the high Arctic is expected to produce strong […] This content first appeared on CountryHerald.com and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or republication of this content, in whole or in part, without expressed written permission from Country Herald is strictly prohibited. Violators may be subject to legal action.
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Winter closes as 10th coldest in Fairbanks; More snow for Southeast
ANCHORAGE, AK (Alaska’s News Source) - Meteorological winter officially ended over the weekend, with meteorological spring keeping winter temperatures around in the forecast. Winter officially closed as the 10th coldest on record in Fairbanks, and the coldest winter since 1970. Expect ongoing cold weather for many areas of the state, with more active weather keeping snow and rain around for the Southeast.