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

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

Overcast

42°F

6°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1014.2 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 11 Apr 2:55 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Fairbanks AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then a slight chance of snow after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of snow after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 28. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then a slight chance of snow after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of snow after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 28. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Friday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fairbanks AK
 64.83°N 147.69°W (Elev. 433 ft)
4:17 pm AKDT Apr 11, 2026
4pm AKDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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