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Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Overcast

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 29.67 in (1005.5 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Apr 5:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Fairbanks International Airport AK

  • Today

    Today: A chance of snow before 10am, then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 4am, then snow likely after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain and snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of snow before 10am, then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 4am, then snow likely after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
A chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fairbanks International Airport AK
 64.81°N 147.88°W (Elev. 427 ft)
Last Update:
5:20 am AKDT Apr 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am AKDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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