Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Overcast

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.47 in (1033.1 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 6:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Ester AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Calm wind.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 14.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Friday
A slight chance of snow before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 9.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 4.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Ester AK
 64.86°N 148.07°W (Elev. 1394 ft)
6:19 pm AKST Jan 18, 2026
7pm AKST Jan 18, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 25, 2026
 
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