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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

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

Mostly Cloudy

43°F

6°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.74 in (1008.1 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 17 Apr 6:55 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Fairbanks AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered rain and snow showers before 10pm, then scattered snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered snow showers before 1pm, then scattered rain and snow showers between 1pm and 4pm, then scattered rain showers after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 36 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered rain showers before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 7pm and 10pm, then snow showers likely after 10pm. 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 25. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 25 °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 26. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Scattered rain and snow showers before 10pm, then scattered snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Scattered snow showers before 1pm, then scattered rain and snow showers between 1pm and 4pm, then scattered rain showers after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Scattered rain showers before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 7pm and 10pm, then snow showers likely after 10pm. 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 25. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. 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 26. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fairbanks AK
 64.83°N 147.69°W (Elev. 433 ft)
Last Update:
7:16 pm AKDT Apr 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm AKDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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