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Tracking Two Storms Impacting the Northern U.S. Through Thanksgiving and into This Weekend

Heavy lake effect snow, gusty winds, and localized blizzard conditions will persist through Thanksgiving near and downwind of the Great Lakes. Rain and mountain snow are forecast for the Pacific Northwest. Confidence is increasing for another winter storm to develop over the northern and central Rockies Friday and track across the central Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Partly Cloudy

-1°F

-18°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.12 in (1021.4 mb)
Dewpoint -5°F (-21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Nov 7:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Ester AK

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day: Sunny, with a high near 12. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 12 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 13 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 4 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Calm wind.

    High: 14 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Thanksgiving Day
Sunny, with a high near 12. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Monday
A chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 8.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Ester AK
 64.86°N 147.94°W (Elev. 656 ft)
Last Update:
7:18 am AKST Nov 27, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am AKST Nov 27, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 3, 2025
 
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