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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Freezing Fog

-44°F

-42°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.32 in (1029.5 mb)
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 0.25 mi
Last update 2 Jan 4:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Ester AK

Cold Weather Advisory January 2, 05:41am until January 5, 03:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory January 2, 05:41am until January 5, 03:00am

    NOW until 3:00am Mon

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: -31 °F

    Areas
    Freezing Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Areas of freezing fog. Mostly clear, with a low around -36. Wind chill values as low as -55. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -36 °F

    Areas
    Freezing Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Areas of freezing fog. Sunny, with a high near -36. Wind chill values as low as -55. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: -36 °F

    Areas
    Freezing Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Areas of ice fog. Mostly clear, with a low around -40. Wind chill values as low as -60. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -40 °F

    Areas Ice Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Areas of freezing fog after 3pm. Areas of ice fog before 3pm. Sunny, with a high near -33. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: -33 °F

    Areas Ice Fog
    and Areas
    Freezing Fog

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Areas of freezing fog before 3am. Mostly clear, with a low around -35.

    Low: -35 °F

    Areas
    Freezing Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -18.

    High: -18 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -23.

    Low: -23 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Areas of freezing fog. Sunny, with a high near -31. Wind chill values as low as -50. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Areas of freezing fog. Mostly clear, with a low around -36. Wind chill values as low as -55. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Areas of freezing fog. Sunny, with a high near -36. Wind chill values as low as -55. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Areas of ice fog. Mostly clear, with a low around -40. Wind chill values as low as -60. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Areas of freezing fog after 3pm. Areas of ice fog before 3pm. Sunny, with a high near -33. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Areas of freezing fog before 3am. Mostly clear, with a low around -35.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -18.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -23.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near -11.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around -18.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near -11.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -12.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Ester AK
 64.86°N 148.07°W (Elev. 1394 ft)
Last Update:
5:17 am AKST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am AKST Jan 2, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 8, 2026
 
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