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

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

Light Rain

38°F

3°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 10 Apr 3:55 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Fairbanks AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then snow likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
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Point Forecast:
Fairbanks AK
 64.83°N 147.69°W (Elev. 433 ft)
4:17 pm AKDT Apr 10, 2026
4pm AKDT Apr 10, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 16, 2026
 
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