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

Special Weather Statement

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Overcast

35°F

2°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	SW 5 mph
Barometer	29.76 in (1008.7 mb)
Dewpoint	25°F (-4°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	31°F (-1°C)
Last update	18 Apr 6:53 pm AKDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Ester AK

Tonight
Low: 23 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 35 °F
Snow then
Rain/Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 22 °F
Rain/Snow
then Snow
Likely
Monday
High: 37 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 26 °F
Scattered
Rain/Snow
then
Scattered
Snow Showers
Tuesday
High: 36 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 21 °F
Chance Snow
Wednesday
High: 42 °F
Chance Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 33 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Sunday

Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow. High near 35. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Low around 22. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Monday

Snow showers likely before 10am, then scattered rain and snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then scattered rain showers after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday Night

Scattered rain showers before 7pm, then scattered rain and snow showers between 7pm and 10pm, then scattered snow showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday

Snow likely before 10am, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Tuesday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Wednesday

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

Wednesday Night

A chance of snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Thursday

A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Friday

A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.