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

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Overcast

35°F

2°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.75 in (1008.3 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Apr 7:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW College AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered rain and snow showers before 10pm, then snow showers likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow before 1pm, then rain.  High near 37. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 7pm, then rain and snow between 7pm and 10pm, then snow likely after 10pm.  Low around 22. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely before 10am, then scattered rain and snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then scattered rain showers after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered rain showers before 10pm, then scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight 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 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Scattered rain and snow showers before 10pm, then snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow before 1pm, then rain. High near 37. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain before 7pm, then rain and snow between 7pm and 10pm, then snow likely after 10pm. Low around 22. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow showers likely before 10am, then scattered rain and snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then scattered rain showers after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Scattered rain showers before 10pm, then scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Snow likely before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW College AK
 64.89°N 147.87°W (Elev. 715 ft)
8:17 pm AKDT Apr 18, 2026
8pm AKDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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