Heavy Snow in the Central/Southern Rockies; Below Average Temperatures in the Central and Eastern US

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the central/southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains today. Lake-enhanced snowfall is expected downwind of the Great Lakes today. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight across the western Gulf Coast states. Temperatures across much of the central and eastern CONUS will remain below average and chilly to end the week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.77 in (1009.4 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Last update 3 Dec 6:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Ester AK

Winter Weather Advisory December 3, 07:37am until December 3, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory December 3, 07:37am until December 3, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 17 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around -10. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -10 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near -4. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north  in the afternoon.

    High: -4 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -19. Calm wind.

    Low: -19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near -14. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    High: -14 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -20.

    Low: -20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -6.

    High: -6 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -15.

    Low: -15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly before 3pm. Temperature falling to around 5 by 5pm. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around -10. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near -4. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -19. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near -14. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -20.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -6.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -15.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near -9.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -18.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -13.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -24.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -17.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Ester AK
 64.86°N 148.07°W (Elev. 1394 ft)
7:18 am AKST Dec 3, 2025
7am AKST Dec 3, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 9, 2025
 
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