Heavy Rain Across the Southern US; Unsettled Pattern in the Pacific Northwest

A storm system will bring heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and flooding threats to portions of the Southern Plains Friday, the Lower Mississippi Valley Saturday, and the Southeast into the Mid-Atlantic on Sunday. High elevation snow and mixed precipitation and rain in the lower elevations will impact the Pacific Northwest this weekend before a stronger system moves in early next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch in effect from February 14, 12:00 AM AKST until February 15, 09:00 PM AKST

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

-2°F

-19°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.71 in (1007.8 mb)
Dewpoint	-7°F (-22°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Last update	12 Feb 11:53 pm AKST

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Ester AK

Winter Storm Watch February 14, 12:00am until February 15, 09:00pm

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Winter Storm Watch

Overnight
Low: -6 °F
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 9 °F
Chance Snow
then Mostly
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: -9 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
Snow
Saturday
High: 16 °F
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: -3 °F
Snow Likely
Sunday
High: 15 °F
Chance Snow
Sunday Night
Low: -8 °F
Chance Snow
Washington's Birthday
High: 10 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Partly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: -8 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 9. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around -9. West wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

Saturday

Snow. High near 16. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8.

Washington's Birthday

A slight chance of snow before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 10.

Monday Night

A slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8.

Tuesday

A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 7.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12.