Originally Posted by
BOB W
I recall a trip not so long ago to frigid Fairbanks in March where it was absolutely clear. The lights never came on. YMMV

That same trip had a night in Chena Hot Springs that was completely overcast with clouds. Although you remember Fairbanks as frigid, I tend to remember the 30 below with a cutting wind that we had the next morning in Chena Hot Springs.
We saw no lights and froze our butts.