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Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Mostly Cloudy

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.69 in (1006.1 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Apr 4:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Fairbanks International Airport AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 10am, then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then snow likely after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely before 10am, then a chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 10am, then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then snow likely after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely before 10am, then a chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Thursday
A chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fairbanks International Airport AK
 64.8°N 147.82°W (Elev. 430 ft)
Last Update:
4:18 am AKDT Apr 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am AKDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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