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, Eielson Air Force Base (PAEI)

Lat: 64.65° N Lon: 147.1° W Elev: 548 ft.

Light Showers Rain

34°F

1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1009.0 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 17 Apr 10:55 pm AKDT
Detailed forecast for

Upper Chena River Valley

Tonight
Mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers. Lows in the lower 20s. Light winds.
Saturday
Cloudy with scattered snow showers. Scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 30s. Light winds.
Saturday Night
Numerous snow showers in the evening, then widespread snow showers after midnight. Snow accumulation around 1 inch. Lows in the lower 20s. Light winds.
Sunday
Snow. Highs in the lower 30s. Light winds.
Sunday Night
Snow. Lows in the lower 20s. Southwest winds to 10 mph.
Monday
Snow in the morning, then snow and rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 30s.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. Snow likely in the evening, then a chance of snow after midnight. Lows around 20.
Tuesday And Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Highs around 30. Lows in the lower teens to lower 20s.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Highs around 30.
Wednesday Night And Thursday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows around 10. Highs in the mid 30s.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows in the mid 20s.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. A chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s.



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345 PM AKDT Fri Apr 17 2026
 
 

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