Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Mostly Cloudy

-7°F

-22°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed N 9 mph
Barometer 29.63 in (1004.8 mb)
Dewpoint -14°F (-26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-24°F (-31°C)
Last update 6 Mar 3:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Chickaloon AK

Winter Weather Advisory March 6, 03:00pm until March 7, 09:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Snow likely, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 9. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 1. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 1 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 10. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 10 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: -7 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9.

    Low: -9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 1.

    High: 1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -22.

    Low: -22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 0.

    High: 0 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 9. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 1. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 10. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 1.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -22.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 0.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -26.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 1.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -25.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 4.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Chickaloon AK
 64.84°N 148.33°W (Elev. 430 ft)
3:17 am AKST Mar 6, 2026
4am AKST Mar 6, 2026-6pm AKDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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