Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Light Snow

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 29.66 in (1005.1 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 19 Apr 3:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Westgate AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow showers likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow before 1pm, then rain.  High near 38. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 7pm, then rain and snow between 7pm and 10pm, then snow likely after 10pm.  Low around 24. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered snow showers before 1pm, then scattered rain showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 39 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered rain showers before 10pm, then snow showers likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 7pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow before 1pm, then rain. High near 38. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain before 7pm, then rain and snow between 7pm and 10pm, then snow likely after 10pm. Low around 24. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Scattered snow showers before 1pm, then scattered rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Scattered rain showers before 10pm, then snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow likely before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Westgate AK
 64.83°N 147.75°W (Elev. 433 ft)
3:20 am AKDT Apr 19, 2026
4am AKDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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