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Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 29.46 in (998.5 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 19 Apr 2:55 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Fairbanks AK

Winter Weather Advisory April 19, 03:24pm until April 20, 04:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory April 19, 03:24pm until April 20, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Mon

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 23. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely before 10am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 40. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers before 10pm, then snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 7pm and 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain and snow. High near 36. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 23. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Snow showers likely before 10am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 40. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 10pm, then snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow likely before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 7pm and 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fairbanks AK
 64.83°N 147.69°W (Elev. 433 ft)
Last Update:
2:21 pm AKDT Apr 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm AKDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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