Heavy Snow in the Central/Southern Rockies; Below Average Temperatures in the Central and Eastern US

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the central/southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains today. Lake-enhanced snowfall is expected downwind of the Great Lakes today. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight across the western Gulf Coast states. Temperatures across much of the central and eastern CONUS will remain below average and chilly to end the week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed N 14 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill4°F (-16°C)
Last update 3 Dec 12:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Westgate AK

Winter Weather Advisory December 3, 01:08pm until December 3, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory December 3, 01:08pm until December 3, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around -17. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near -8. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: -8 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -25. Calm wind.

    Low: -25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near -16. Calm wind.

    High: -16 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -26.

    Low: -26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -7.

    High: -7 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -17.

    Low: -17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around -17. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near -8. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -25. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near -16. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -26.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -7.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -17.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -9.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -21.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -15.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -27.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -18.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles S Westgate AK
 64.8°N 147.82°W (Elev. 430 ft)
12:21 pm AKST Dec 3, 2025
1pm AKST Dec 3, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 9, 2025
 
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