Heavy Snow in the Central/Southern Rockies; Below Average Temperatures in the Central and Eastern US

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the central/southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains today. Lake-enhanced snowfall is expected downwind of the Great Lakes today. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight across the western Gulf Coast states. Temperatures across much of the central and eastern CONUS will remain below average and chilly to end the week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1010.4 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 3 Dec 8:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Ester AK

Winter Weather Advisory December 3, 09:10am until December 3, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory December 3, 09:10am until December 3, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 19 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around -12. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -12 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near -6. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.

    High: -6 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -21. Calm wind.

    Low: -21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near -15. Calm wind.

    High: -15 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -21.

    Low: -21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -6.

    High: -6 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -14.

    Low: -14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly before 3pm. Temperature falling to around 9 by 5pm. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around -12. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near -6. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -21. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near -15. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -21.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -6.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -14.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near -6.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -18.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -12.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -24.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -16.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Ester AK
 64.86°N 147.94°W (Elev. 656 ft)
8:18 am AKST Dec 3, 2025
9am AKST Dec 3, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 9, 2025
 
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