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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Overcast

38°F

3°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.66 in (1005.2 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 12 Oct 12:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Westgate AK

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Calm wind.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
A slight chance of snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Westgate AK
 64.83°N 147.75°W (Elev. 433 ft)
Last Update:
12:17 pm AKDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm AKDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm AKDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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