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Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Mostly Cloudy

39°F

4°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.7 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Apr 1:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Fairbanks International Airport AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered rain and snow showers before 4pm, then scattered rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 38 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered rain showers before 7pm, then scattered rain and snow showers between 7pm and 10pm, then scattered snow showers after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 22 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered snow showers before 1pm, then scattered rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 36 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10pm, then snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely before 1pm, then rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 36. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered rain and snow showers before 4pm, then scattered rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Scattered rain showers before 7pm, then scattered rain and snow showers between 7pm and 10pm, then scattered snow showers after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Scattered snow showers before 1pm, then scattered rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 10pm, then snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely before 1pm, then rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 36. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fairbanks International Airport AK
 64.81°N 147.88°W (Elev. 427 ft)
Last Update:
2:22 pm AKDT Apr 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm AKDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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