04/01/2026
You don’t need the stats to know what kind of winter this was, but here there are anyway.
In a winter like that, you notice what just works. Heat when you need it. That's the job here at IGU.
Fairbanks, we just lived through the history books. The numbers are in, and the December to March 2025-26 season will go down as the all-time record coldest for Fairbanks since records began in 1904. With an average temperature of -13.6°F, we’ve edged out the legendary winter of 1965-66 to take the #1 spot.
This season marks a dramatic reversal from a year ago. After experiencing the second warmest December to March stretch on record last year, we saw a significant drop in temperatures this year, down to the coldest ever in Fairbanks history. It’s a powerful reminder of how variable Northern Alaska’s weather can be.
This season wasn’t just about one cold snap; it was a marathon of sub-zero endurance. Here’s a look at how this winter stacked up:
The Deep Freeze by the Numbers:
Persistence: 150 consecutive days and counting at or below freezing, marking the longest stretch the Interior has seen since the early 1970s.
Extreme Cold: We saw 31 days at or below -40°F, the fourth-highest count on record and the most since 1965. Additionally, 72 days reached at or below -20°F, and 52 days fell to at or below -30°F, with 66 days not even getting above 0°F.
Deep Snow: On top of the cold, we tallied 92.6" of snow, making this the 12th snowiest season on record.
Whether you’re celebrating the end of a record breaking winter or already missing the crisp air, one thing is certain: we earned those spring temperatures. ☀️
