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  • Special Weather Statement

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    When
    Until 7:00 AM
    Where
    Upper Koyukuk Valley; Dalton Highway Summits; Yukon Flats; White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River; Fortymile Country; Upper Chena River Valley; Tanana Flats; Eielson AFB and Salcha; Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills; Chatanika River Valley; Two Rivers; Fairbanks Metro Area; Nenana; Central Interior; Northern Denali Borough; Southern Denali Borough

    Issued for this forecast zone · National Weather Service Fairbanks AK

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    A band of moisture will move through the Interior Monday and Tuesday, bringing with it warmer air and periods of widespread rainfall which could approach upwards of an inch for some locations. Cooling conditions during the overnight hours, especially after the system departs, will lead to refreezing of snow-melt and rain on roadways, creating particularly slick and slippery conditions.

    Areas: Upper Koyukuk Valley; Dalton Highway Summits; Yukon Flats; White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River; Fortymile Country; Upper Chena River Valley; Tanana Flats; Eielson AFB and Salcha; Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills; Chatanika River Valley; Two Rivers; Fairbanks Metro Area; Nenana; Central Interior; Northern Denali Borough; Southern Denali Borough

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  • Special Weather Statement

    Ends in 29 min

    When
    Until 7:15 AM
    Where
    Upper Koyukuk Valley; Dalton Highway Summits; Yukon Flats; White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River; Fortymile Country; Upper Chena River Valley; Tanana Flats; Eielson AFB and Salcha; Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills; Chatanika River Valley; Two Rivers; Fairbanks Metro Area; Nenana; Central Interior; Northern Denali Borough; Southern Denali Borough

    Issued for this forecast zone · National Weather Service Fairbanks AK

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    A series of fronts are expected to move across the Interior on Sunday and Monday. The initial front on Sunday will bring a band of snowfall across the area. With this first front, light snow accumulations are expected.

    The next front moving across the Interior on Monday will be accompanied by warmer temperatures, which could bring the potential for a light rain/snow mix in the valleys and moderate snow amounts across higher elevations. This could lead to slick travel conditions, especially during the overnight hours Monday night into Tuesday when the temperatures could drop below freezing once again.

    Accompanying the second front will be a period of gusty winds across the higher elevations. This could bring some blowing snow concerns Monday night/Tuesday morning, which could reduce visibility to one mile or less.

    Stay up to date with the latest forecast by visiting our website, weather.gov/afg.

    Areas: Upper Koyukuk Valley; Dalton Highway Summits; Yukon Flats; White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River; Fortymile Country; Upper Chena River Valley; Tanana Flats; Eielson AFB and Salcha; Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills; Chatanika River Valley; Two Rivers; Fairbanks Metro Area; Nenana; Central Interior; Northern Denali Borough; Southern Denali Borough

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Observed 6:20 AM AKDT at PAFA

Goldstream, AK weather

Mostly cloudy and 19°−7°, drip faucets tonight, low 18°−8°.

Today: low 27°−3° (likely 13°−11° to 27°−3°), high 32°0° (likely 24°−4° to 32°0°).

Mostly agree

Now 19°−7°

Mostly cloudy

Wind
Calm
Up to 10 mph16 km/h through 6 PM
Dew point
18°−8°
Dry, static shocks likely
Humidity
93%
Air 19°−7°, dew point 18°−8° · frost likely
UV tomorrow
1Low
Low all day (peak 1)
Air quality
37Good
Main pollutant: PM2.5 (fine particles)
Pressure
30.2 inHg1023 hPa
Steady over the last 3 h

Next 2 hours

No precipitation expected in the next 2 hours.

Next 48 hours

7°4° warmer than this time yesterday (12°−11° then, 19°−7° now)

Good hours for
  • Hard freeze until tomorrow 2 PM (low 17°−8°)
  • Above 30°−1° today by 2 PM
  • Snow tomorrow 10 AM–4 PM (50%, 0–2 in0–5 cm)
  • Below freezing tomorrow from 4 PM (low 30°−1°)
  • Snow tomorrow night from 4 AM (70%, < 1 in< 3 cm)
  1. This morningUp to 22°−6° by 11 AM · freezing, low 17°−8° · Mostly cloudy
  2. This afternoonUp to 32°0° by 3 PM · freezing, low 25°−4° · Mostly cloudy
  3. TonightNear 30°−1° · rain chance 20% · freezing, low 28°−2° · Cloudy
  4. Tomorrow morningNear 29°−2° · Snow 10 AM–noon (40%) · freezing, low 27°−3°
  5. Tomorrow afternoonUp to 34°1° by 3 PM · Snow noon–4 PM (50%) · freezing, low 30°−1°
  6. Tomorrow nightNear 31°−1° · Snow 4–6 AM (70%) · freezing, low 30°−1°
Hourly forecast, next 48 hours, in the place's local time
HourConditionsTemperatureFeels likePrecipitationWindHumidityCloud coverUV index
Sat 6aCloudy17°−8° (likely 16°−9° to 22°−6°)6°−14°0%10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 7 mph11 km/h74%80%0
Sat 7aCloudy18°−8° (likely 16°−9° to 23°−5°)7°−14°0%10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 7 mph11 km/h72%80%0
Sat 8aCloudy18°−8° (likely 17°−8° to 23°−5°)7°−14°0%10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 7 mph11 km/h75%81%0
Sat 9aMostly cloudy18°−8° (likely 16°−9° to 23°−5°)7°−14°0%10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 8 mph12 km/h77%80%0
Sat 10aCloudy19°−7° (likely 17°−8° to 23°−5°)9°−13°0%10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 8 mph12 km/h77%78%0
Sat 11aCloudy22°−6° (likely 20°−7° to 24°−4°)13°−11°0%10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 10 mph16 km/h74%85%0
Sat 12pCloudy25°−4° (likely 22°−6° to 26°−3°)16°−9°0%10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 10 mph16 km/h74%78%0
Sat 1pCloudy28°−2° (likely 23°−5° to 28°−2°)21°−6°0%5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 10 mph15 km/h72%86%0
Sat 2pCloudy31°−1° (likely 24°−4° to 31°−1°)24°−4°0%5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 10 mph17 km/h68%83%0
Sat 3pCloudy32°0° (likely 24°−4° to 32°0°)25°−4°0%5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 10 mph16 km/h70%79%0
Sat 4pCloudy32°0° (likely 24°−4° to 32°0°)26°−3°5%5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 10 mph16 km/h70%75%1
Sat 5pCloudy32°0° (likely 22°−6° to 32°0°)25°−4°5%5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 7 mph12 km/h71%75%0
Sat 6pCloudy31°−1° (likely 21°−6° to 31°−1°)24°−4°5%5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 7 mph11 km/h72%74%0
Sat 7pCloudy30°−1° (likely 22°−6° to 30°−1°)24°−4°10%5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 7 mph12 km/h75%77%0
Sat 8pMostly cloudy30°−1° (likely 21°−6° to 30°−1°)23°−5°10%5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 7 mph12 km/h76%83%0
Sat 9pMostly cloudy30°−1° (likely 20°−7° to 30°−1°)23°−5°10%5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 7 mph11 km/h77%86%0
Sat 10pCloudy29°−2° (likely 19°−7° to 29°−2°)22°−6°10%5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 7 mph11 km/h78%85%0
Sat 11pCloudy29°−2° (likely 20°−7° to 29°−2°)22°−6°10%5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 7 mph11 km/h79%89%0
Sun 12aCloudy29°−2° (likely 20°−7° to 29°−2°)22°−6°10%5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 7 mph10 km/h80%94%0
Sun 1aCloudy29°−2° (likely 21°−6° to 29°−2°)21°−6°20%5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 6 mph10 km/h82%97%0
Sun 2aCloudy28°−2° (likely 20°−7° to 28°−2°)21°−6°20%5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 6 mph9 km/h80%100%0
Sun 3aCloudy28°−2° (likely 21°−6° to 28°−2°)20°−7°20%5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 6 mph10 km/h84%100%0
Sun 4aCloudy28°−2° (likely 20°−7° to 28°−2°)20°−7°20%5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 6 mph10 km/h87%100%0
Sun 5aCloudy28°−2° (likely 20°−7° to 29°−2°)20°−7°20%5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 6 mph10 km/h87%99%0
Sun 6aCloudy28°−2° (likely 21°−6° to 29°−2°)21°−6°20%5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 6 mph10 km/h88%93%0
Sun 7aCloudy28°−2° (likely 21°−6° to 29°−2°)23°−5°30%5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 6 mph10 km/h88%76%0
Sun 8aSnow27°−3° (likely 21°−6° to 29°−2°)22°−6°30%5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 6 mph10 km/h89%77%0
Sun 9aSnow27°−3° (likely 21°−6° to 29°−2°)22°−6°30%5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 6 mph9 km/h91%83%0
Sun 10aSnow28°−2° (likely 22°−6° to 30°−1°)24°−4°40%, snow 0.2 in0.5 cm5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 5 mph9 km/h91%84%0
Sun 11aSnow29°−2° (likely 23°−5° to 30°−1°)26°−3°40%, snow 0.2 in0.5 cm5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 6 mph9 km/h91%94%0
Sun 12pSnow30°−1° (likely 24°−4° to 31°−1°)27°−3°40%, snow 0.2 in0.5 cm5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 5 mph8 km/h91%100%0
Sun 1pSnow32°0° (likely 25°−4° to 32°0°)32°0°50%, snow 0.2 in0.5 cm0 mph0 km/h, gusts 4 mph7 km/h91%100%0
Sun 2pSnow33°1° (likely 25°−4° to 33°1°)33°1°50%, snow 0.2 in0.5 cm0 mph0 km/h, gusts 4 mph7 km/h91%100%1
Sun 3pSnow34°1° (likely 25°−4° to 34°1°)34°1°50%, snow 0.2 in0.5 cm0 mph0 km/h, gusts 4 mph6 km/h92%100%0
Sun 4pSnow32°0° (likely 25°−4° to 32°0°)32°0°20%0 mph0 km/h, gusts 4 mph6 km/h96%100%0
Sun 5pSnow32°0° (likely 24°−4° to 32°0°)32°0°20%0 mph0 km/h, gusts 5 mph8 km/h96%99%0
Sun 6pSnow32°0° (likely 24°−4° to 32°0°)32°0°20%0 mph0 km/h, gusts 5 mph8 km/h95%97%0
Sun 7pSnow32°0° (likely 24°−4° to 32°0°)32°0°20%0 mph0 km/h, gusts 6 mph9 km/h94%95%0
Sun 8pSnow32°0° (likely 24°−4° to 32°0°)32°0°20%0 mph0 km/h, gusts 5 mph8 km/h93%88%0
Sun 9pSnow32°0° (likely 23°−5° to 32°0°)32°0°20%0 mph0 km/h, gusts 6 mph9 km/h92%80%0
Sun 10pCloudy32°0° (likely 21°−6° to 32°0°)32°0°5%0 mph0 km/h, gusts 5 mph9 km/h91%78%0
Sun 11pCloudy32°0° (likely 20°−7° to 32°0°)32°0°5%0 mph0 km/h, gusts 5 mph8 km/h90%81%0
Mon 12aCloudy32°0° (likely 19°−7° to 32°0°)32°0°5%0 mph0 km/h, gusts 5 mph7 km/h90%90%0
Mon 1aCloudy31°−1° (likely 18°−8° to 31°−1°)31°−1°5%0 mph0 km/h, gusts 4 mph7 km/h90%97%0
Mon 2aCloudy31°−1° (likely 20°−7° to 31°−1°)31°−1°5%0 mph0 km/h, gusts 5 mph7 km/h91%97%0
Mon 3aCloudy31°−1° (likely 24°−4° to 31°−1°)31°−1°5%0 mph0 km/h, gusts 7 mph10 km/h91%100%0
Mon 4aSnow30°−1° (likely 24°−4° to 30°−1°)27°−3°70%, snow 0.2 in0.5 cm5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 8 mph13 km/h92%99%0
Mon 5aSnow30°−1° (likely 22°−6° to 30°−1°)27°−3°70%, snow 0.2 in0.5 cm5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 10 mph15 km/h92%97%0

Days ahead

Shaded: typical range for these dates (1991–2020)
  1. Today, Oct 24. Mostly cloudy. High 32°0°, low 27°−3°. Typical 27°−3° / 12°−11°. Dry. Mostly agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Mostly cloudy, 18°−8°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Cloudy, 32°0°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Mostly cloudy, 30°−1°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Cloudy, 28°−2°

      Dry

    Official NWS forecast

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.

    High, likely
    24°−4°–32°0°
    Low, likely
    13°−11°–27°−3°
    Typical high / low
    27°−3° / 12°−11°
    Wind
    8 mph13 km/h, gusts 15 mph24 km/h
  2. Tomorrow, Oct 25. Snow. High 34°1°, low 29°−2°. Typical 26°−3° / 11°−12°. Snow 0–2 in0–5 cm, 50% chance. Mostly agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Snow, 27°−3°

      40% chance · 0.4 in1 cm

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Snow, 34°1°

      50% chance · 0.8 in2 cm

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Snow, 32°0°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Snow, 30°−1°

      70% chance · 0.4 in1 cm

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

    Night: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

    Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.

    High, likely
    25°−4°–34°1°
    Low, likely
    20°−7°–29°−2°
    Typical high / low
    26°−3° / 11°−12°
    Wind
    6 mph10 km/h, gusts 12 mph19 km/h
  3. Monday, Oct 26. Snow. High 38°3°, low 34°1°. Typical 25°−4° / 10°−12°. Snow 0–3 in0–8 cm, 100% chance. Forecasts agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Heavy snow, 25°−4°

      100% chance · 0.8 in1.9 cm

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Snow, 31°0°

      100% chance · 1.1 in2.7 cm

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Snow, 32°0°

      90% chance · 0.04 in1 mm

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Drizzle, 29°−1°

      50% chance

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

    Night: Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.

    High, likely
    31°−1°–38°3°
    Low, likely
    18°−8°–34°1°
    Typical high / low
    25°−4° / 10°−12°
    Wind
    12 mph19 km/h, gusts 30 mph47 km/h
  4. Tuesday, Oct 27. Snow. High 37°3°, low 27°−3°. Typical 24°−4° / 9°−13°. Snow 0.02 in0.5 mm, 30% chance. Forecasts agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Drizzle, 29°−1°

      30% chance

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Fog, 31°−1°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Clear, 26°−3°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Partly cloudy, 20°−6°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: A chance of rain and snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.

    High, likely
    30°−1°–37°3°
    Low, likely
    19°−7°–27°−3°
    Typical high / low
    24°−4° / 9°−13°
    Wind
    7 mph12 km/h, gusts 20 mph33 km/h
  5. Wednesday, Oct 28. Snow. High 35°2°, low 28°−2°. Typical 24°−4° / 8°−13°. Snow, 20% chance. Mostly agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Sunny, 20°−7°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Partly sunny, 29°−2°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Snow, 24°−4°

      30% chance

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Snow, 24°−4°

      30% chance · 0.1 in0.3 cm

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: A slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    Night: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.

    High, likely
    27°−3°–35°2°
    Low, likely
    15°−9°–28°−2°
    Typical high / low
    24°−4° / 8°−13°
    Wind
    4 mph6 km/h, gusts 17 mph27 km/h
  6. Thursday, Oct 29. Snow. High 34°1°, low 27°−3°. Typical 23°−5° / 7°−14°. Snow 0–1 in0–3 cm, 40% chance. Mostly agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Drizzle, 25°−4°

      30% chance · 0.01 in0.3 mm

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Cloudy, 29°−1°

      20% chance

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Cloudy, 25°−4°

      20% chance · 0.2 in0.4 cm

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Cloudy, 27°−3°

      30% chance

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    Night: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.

    High, likely
    28°−2°–34°1°
    Low, likely
    20°−7°–27°−3°
    Typical high / low
    23°−5° / 7°−14°
    Wind
    15 mph24 km/h, gusts 36 mph58 km/h
  7. Friday, Oct 30. Snow. High 34°1°, low 25°−4°. Typical 22°−6° / 6°−14°. Snow 0–1 in0–3 cm, 30% chance. Forecasts differ.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Partly sunny, 25°−4°

      30% chance · 0.02 in0.4 mm

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Cloudy, 29°−2°

      30% chance · 0.04 in1.1 mm

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Cloudy, 25°−4°

      30% chance · 0.03 in0.8 mm

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Cloudy, 22°−5°

      30% chance · 0.04 in1 mm

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: A chance of snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    Night: A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.

    High, likely
    26°−3°–34°1°
    Low, likely
    16°−9°–29°−2°
    Typical high / low
    22°−6° / 6°−14°
    Wind
    6 mph9 km/h, gusts 17 mph27 km/h
  8. Saturday, Oct 31. Snow. High 25°−4°, low 16°−9°. Typical 21°−6° / 6°−14°. Snow 0–2 in0–5 cm, 40% chance. Forecasts differ.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Cloudy, 20°−7°

      30% chance · 0.2 in0.5 cm

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Snow, 23°−5°

      30% chance · 0.3 in0.9 cm

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Snow, 18°−8°

      30% chance · 0.2 in0.6 cm

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Snow, 16°−9°

      30% chance · 0.2 in0.6 cm

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.

    Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.

    High, likely
    22°−6°–30°−1°
    Low, likely
    12°−11°–18°−8°
    Typical high / low
    21°−6° / 6°−14°
    Wind
    8 mph14 km/h, gusts 18 mph29 km/h
  9. Sunday, Nov 1. Snow. High 22°−6°, low 12°−11°. Typical 20°−7° / 5°−15°. Snow 0–1 in0–3 cm, 30% chance. Forecasts agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Snow, 16°−9°

      30% chance · 0.2 in0.5 cm

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Snow, 22°−6°

      20% chance · 0.1 in0.3 cm

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Fog, 15°−9°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Snow, 11°−11°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.

    Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.

    High, likely
    21°−6°–24°−4°
    Low, likely
    7°−14°–15°−9°
    Typical high / low
    20°−7° / 5°−15°
    Wind
    4 mph6 km/h, gusts 14 mph23 km/h
  10. Monday, Nov 2. Snow. High 24°−4°, low 6°−14°. Typical 20°−7° / 4°−16°. Snow < 1 in< 2 cm, 20% chance. Forecasts differ.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Snow, 15°−9°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Cloudy, 22°−6°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Cloudy, 16°−9°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.

    Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.

    High, likely
    19°−7°–29°−2°
    Low, likely
    5°−15°–7°−14°
    Typical high / low
    20°−7° / 4°−16°
    Wind
    5 mph9 km/h, gusts 11 mph18 km/h

The outlook

  1. Today

    Dry, high 32°, low 27°.

  2. Tomorrow

    53% chance of snow, high 34°, low 29°.

  3. Monday

    96% chance of snow, high 38°, low 34°, warming up.

  4. Rest of week

    Mostly dry, highs 22–37°.

Want the meteorologists’ reasoning? Read the NWS forecast discussion (AFG) (opens in a new tab)

What changed since yesterday

No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.

Radar

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Rivers

NOAA river gauges within 25 mi

Goldstream Creek near Fairbanks

5.6 mi
Below flood stage
Level
9.5 ft

Reading from Sat 4:30 AM · NWS gauge page

Chena River at Fairbanks

12 mi
Below flood stage
Level
1.7 ft
Flow
1,970 cfs

Reading from Sat 4:15 AM · NWS gauge page

Tanana River at Fairbanks

12 mi
Below flood stage
Level
17.4 ft
Flow
13,000 cfs

Reading from Sat 4:15 AM · NWS gauge page

Little Chena River near Fairbanks

23 mi
Below flood stage
Level
13.2 ft
Flow
423 cfs

Reading from Sat 5 AM · NWS gauge page

For your home

What this week’s weather means for heating, cooling, pipes and fresh air.

Drip faucets tonight

Tonight’s low: 18°−8°

Overnight low of 18°F for 4+ hours — cold enough that pipes in unheated spaces can freeze. Let faucets on exterior walls drip overnight.

Heating this week

About 79% less heating than a typical week.

This week 71Typical 338

Heating degree days, base 65°F

Heat-pump hours, next 7 days

h below 47°F
47
h below 17°F
0
h below 5°F
0

47, 17 and 5°F are the test points heat pumps are rated at. About 28 hours are near freezing and damp, when outdoor units defrost more often.

Comfort

Dry air outside (dew point 18°F). Indoor air will run dry too — a humidifier keeping indoor relative humidity in the 30–50% range is more comfortable and cuts static shocks, without going so high it fogs cold windows.

Open the windows?

No stretch in the next few days is comfortable enough outside, by temperature, dew point and air quality.

Is this typical?

Fairbanks International Airport · official normals 1991–2020 · records 1904–2026

Oct 24, today vs a typical year

Today’s expected high is 5°3° warmer than typical.

Normal high / low
27°−3° / 12°−11°
Forecast high / low
32°0° / 27°−3°
Record high
56°13° in 1938
Record low
−22°−30° in 1935

Last 7 days vs normal

On average 0° warmer than normal (daily mean temperature).

  1. +2°+1°SunOct 18
  2. +3°+2°MonOct 19
  3. +4°+2°TueOct 20
  4. +1°±0°WedOct 21
  5. ±0°ThuOct 22
  6. −6°−3°FriOct 23
  7. —SatOct 24

Goldstream weather by month: normals, records, snow and freeze dates

Sun & moon

Sun

Sunrise 9:14 AM, sunset 5:56 PM.

Daylight
8 h 42 min
Losing 6 min 43 s a day; shortest Dec 21, 5 h 4 min less
Golden hour
4:35–6:29 PM
Morning 8:42–10:35 AM
Blue hour
6:29–6:48 PM
Morning 8:22–8:42 AM; first light 8:22 AM

Stars tonight? Poor

Clouds most of the night (about 80% cover).

Moon

Waxing gibbous

97% lit · growing

Today
sets 7:19 AM · rises 5:06 PM
Full moon
Oct 25
New moon
Nov 8
Looking south from Goldstream. The highest point on the skyline is about 11,900 ft, 93 mi away.Skyline from USGS elevation data, heights drawn up to 6× taller. Sky, sun and moon as they are now.