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 >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

33°F

1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 29.49 in (999.5 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 19 Apr 1:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Ester AK

Winter Weather Advisory April 19, 01:58pm until April 20, 04:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory April 19, 01:58pm until April 20, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Mon

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 22. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely before 1pm, then scattered rain and snow showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers before 7pm, then snow showers likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 32. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 22. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
Snow showers likely before 1pm, then scattered rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 7pm, then snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Ester AK
 64.86°N 148.07°W (Elev. 1394 ft)
1:17 pm AKDT Apr 19, 2026
1pm AKDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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