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

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1019.6 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 11 Apr 2:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Ester AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 7am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly between 7pm and 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Ester AK
 64.86°N 148.07°W (Elev. 1394 ft)
3:19 am AKDT Apr 11, 2026
3am AKDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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