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Tracking Two Storms Impacting the Northern U.S. Through Thanksgiving and into This Weekend

Heavy lake effect snow, gusty winds, and localized blizzard conditions will persist through Thanksgiving near and downwind of the Great Lakes. Rain and mountain snow are forecast for the Pacific Northwest. Confidence is increasing for another winter storm to develop over the northern and central Rockies Friday and track across the central Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Mostly Cloudy

7°F

-14°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1018.4 mb)
Dewpoint 4°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Nov 7:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Fairbanks International Airport AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 13. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    High: 13 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    High: 11 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.

    High: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 13. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Monday
A chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 6.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 19.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 19.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 6.
Thursday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 11.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fairbanks International Airport AK
 64.81°N 147.88°W (Elev. 427 ft)
Last Update:
7:17 pm AKST Nov 27, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8pm AKST Nov 27, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 4, 2025
 
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