Fairbanks, AK

7:23 PM AKST on February 03, 2012 (GMT -0900)
Elev: 433 ft
Lon: 147.7° W
Lat: 64.8° N
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Weather Summary
Weather Underground midday recap for Friday, February 03, 2012.

A strong winter storm moved into the Central Plains on Friday, which produced heavy precipitation and strong winds. The system pulled moisture and energy in from the Gulf of Mexico and allowed for heavy snow showers to develop in the North and heavy rain showers in the South. Heaviest snowfall developed over Nebraska and Kansas, with snowfall accumulation from 6 to 10 inches. Blizzard warnings were issued in these areas due to strong winds gusts up to 45 mph. In combination with heavy snow, this created white-out conditions and dangerous road conditions across the Central Plains. Meanwhile, to the south, a cold front moved into the Southern Plains. Heavy rain showers developed ahead of this frontal boundary from Texas through the Mid- and Lower Mississippi River Valley. Rainfall totals ranged from 2 to 3 inches across parts of Oklahoma and northern Texas, and Louisiana, while most areas saw 1 to 2 inches of rain. Thunderstorms developed in some areas, but these thunderstorms have not yet turned severe. Alexandria Esle, Louisiana reported the heaviest rainfall with a mid-day total of 3.02 inches.

Behind this system, high pressure built over the West Coast and created another dry and pleasant day. This system pushed moisture offshore, which produced plenty of sunshine and created a warming trend for most of the Pacific Northwest and California. High pressure also covered the East Coast and brought a sunny day with mild temperatures. Highs ranged in the 40s and 50s for most of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states.
Weather Underground midday recap for Friday, February 03, 2012.

A strong winter storm moved into the Central Plains on Friday, which produced heavy precipitation and strong winds. The system pulled moisture and energy in from the Gulf of Mexico and allowed for heavy snow showers to develop in the North and heavy rain showers in the South. Heaviest snowfall developed over Nebraska and Kansas, with snowfall accumulation from 6 to 10 inches. Blizzard warnings were issued in these areas due to strong winds gusts up to 45 mph. In combination with heavy snow, this created white-out conditions and dangerous road conditions across the Central Plains. Meanwhile, to the south, a cold front moved into the Southern Plains. Heavy rain showers developed ahead of this frontal boundary from Texas through the Mid- and Lower Mississippi River Valley. Rainfall totals ranged from 2 to 3 inches across parts of Oklahoma and northern Texas, and Louisiana, while most areas saw 1 to 2 inches of rain. Thunderstorms developed in some areas, but these thunderstorms have not yet turned severe. Alexandria Esle, Louisiana reported the heaviest rainfall with a mid-day total of 3.02 inches.

Behind this system, high pressure built over the West Coast and created another dry and pleasant day. This system pushed moisture offshore, which produced plenty of sunshine and created a warming trend for most of the Pacific Northwest and California. High pressure also covered the East Coast and brought a sunny day with mild temperatures. Highs ranged in the 40s and 50s for most of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states.
Fairbanks Weather at a Glance
Updated 6:53 PM AKST
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Light Snow
Light Snow
Temperature
-15 °F
Feels Like -15 °F
Wind(mph)
0
Sunrise / Set
9:31 AM
4:39 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Tonight
Chance of Snow -28 °F
Chance of Snow
50% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy -3 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow Night
Partly Cloudy -13 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
Partly Cloudy 0 | -28 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
Partly Cloudy 0 | -13 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy 16 | -6 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as today.
Conditions
Pressure
29.81 in
Visibility
7.0 miles
Clouds
Scattered Clouds 2300 ft
Mostly Cloudy 3500 ft
Mostly Cloudy 9000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
78%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR PAFA 040353Z 00000KT 7SM -SN SCT023 BKN035 BKN090 M26/M29 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP094 T12611289 PNO
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Temperature
Temperature
-15 °F
Dew Point
-20 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
Calm
Wind Gust
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
Not available.
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Regional Forecast for Middle Tanana Valley
Tonight
nt_snow Periods of snow in the evening with areas of drifting snow on the hills. Additional snow accumulation to 1 inch. Clearing after midnight. Lows 15 to 30 below. Local west winds to 20 mph on the hills becoming light after midnight.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning...increasing clouds in the afternoon. Highs 5 below to 5 above. Light winds.
Saturday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows 10 to 15 below. East winds around 10 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs around zero. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows around 20 below. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs near 5 below.
Monday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows near 15 below.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs near 20.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows near 5 below.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs near 20.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows near 5 below.
Thursday
cloudy Mostly cloudy. Highs near 15.
Thursday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 below.
Friday
cloudy Mostly cloudy. Highs near 15.
Source: NWS at 7:22 PM AKST on February 3, 2012
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Friday, 3
Snow
-1 | -28 °F
Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
70%
Saturday, 4
Partly Cloudy
-3 | -13 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 5
Partly Cloudy
0 | -28 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 6
Partly Cloudy
0 | -13 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 7
Partly Cloudy
16 | -6 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 8
Partly Cloudy
14 | -8 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 9
Partly Cloudy
13 | -4 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 10
Partly Cloudy
11 | NA
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: NWS at 7:22 PM AKST on February 3, 2012
Regional Forecast for Middle Tanana Valley
Tonight
nt_snow Periods of snow in the evening with areas of drifting snow on the hills. Additional snow accumulation to 1 inch. Clearing after midnight. Lows 15 to 30 below. Local west winds to 20 mph on the hills becoming light after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point -7 | -11 0 | -5 -7 | -11 -23 | -27
Wind 6 mph West 13 mph WSW 9 mph West 1 mph North
Humidity 82% 82% 81% 80%
Chance of Precip. 70% 70% 50% 50%
Cloud Cover 78% 94% 93% 87%
Conditions Snow Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Snow
Sunrise & Sunset
9:31 AM
4:39 PM
Source: NWS at 7:22 PM AKST on February 3, 2012
Regional Forecast for Middle Tanana Valley
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning...increasing clouds in the afternoon. Highs 5 below to 5 above. Light winds.
Saturday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows 10 to 15 below. East winds around 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point -23 | -27 -7 | -14 -3 | -12 -11 | -23
Wind 1 mph ENE 2 mph ENE 4 mph ENE 7 mph ENE
Humidity 80% 70% 61% 53%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 31% 38% 57% 57%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
9:27 AM
4:42 PM
Source: NWS at 7:22 PM AKST on February 3, 2012
Regional Forecast for Middle Tanana Valley
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs around zero. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows around 20 below. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point -9 | -23 0 | -16 0 | -14 -16 | -16
Wind 9 mph NE 8 mph NE 7 mph ENE 5 mph ENE
Humidity 48% 47% 43% 99%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 43% 33% 33% 33%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
9:24 AM
4:46 PM
Source: NWS at 7:22 PM AKST on February 3, 2012
Regional Forecast for Middle Tanana Valley
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs near 5 below.
Monday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows near 15 below.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point -27 | -43 -7 | -25 -2 | -19 -9 | -23
Wind 5 mph ENE 6 mph ENE 8 mph ENE 8 mph ENE
Humidity 40% 42% 42% 45%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 36% 37% 41% 40%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
9:21 AM
4:49 PM
Source: NWS at 7:22 PM AKST on February 3, 2012
Regional Forecast for Middle Tanana Valley
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs near 20.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows near 5 below.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point -5 | -18 9 | -4 10 | -1 0 | -12
Wind 8 mph ENE 8 mph ENE 7 mph ENE 6 mph ENE
Humidity 49% 53% 57% 57%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 51% 65% 65% 63%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
9:17 AM
4:53 PM
Source: NWS at 7:22 PM AKST on February 3, 2012
Regional Forecast for Middle Tanana Valley
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs near 20.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows near 5 below.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 0 | -14 9 | -2 9 | 0 -1 | -10
Wind 5 mph NE 5 mph NE 6 mph NE 6 mph NE
Humidity 53% 56% 62% 64%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 54% 65% 69% 64%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
9:17 AM
4:53 PM
Source: NWS at 7:22 PM AKST on February 3, 2012
Regional Forecast for Middle Tanana Valley
Thursday
cloudy Mostly cloudy. Highs near 15.
Thursday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 below.
Friday
cloudy Mostly cloudy. Highs near 15.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point -2 | -9 8 | 2 9 | 3 0 | -6
Wind 6 mph ENE 6 mph ENE 6 mph ENE 5 mph ENE
Humidity 67% 70% 72% 71%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 75% 72% 63% 65%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
9:17 AM
4:53 PM
Source: NWS at 7:22 PM AKST on February 3, 2012
Regional Forecast for Middle Tanana Valley
Friday
cloudy Mostly cloudy. Highs near 15.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 0 | -7 7 | 0 9 | 3 0 | -6
Wind 5 mph East 5 mph ENE 6 mph ENE 5 mph ENE
Humidity 69% 69% 72% 71%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 76% 71% 63% 65%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
9:17 AM
4:53 PM
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History & Almanac
February 3, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal 3 °F -18 °F
Record 39 °F (1941) -58 °F (1947)
Yesterday 6 °F -12 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 68
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
Chase, AK 143 miles 2.5 1:43 PM AKST
2012-02-03
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
Astronomy
Feb. 03, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 9:31 AM AKST 4:39 PM AKST
Civil Twilight 8:32 AM AKST 5:37 PM AKST
Nautical Twilight 7:32 AM AKST 6:37 PM AKST
Astronomical Twilight 6:35 AM AKST 7:34 PM AKST
Moon 11:35 AM AKST (2/3) 7:29 AM AKST (2/3)
Length Of Visible Light 9h 04m
Length of Day
7h 08m
Tomorrow will be 6m 46s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 85% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waxing Gibbous
Feb 7
Full
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
51 °F
Wrangell
51 °F
Petersburg
50 °F
Ketchikan
48 °F
Kake
-47 °F
Selawik
-45 °F
Kaltag
-45 °F
Aniak
-45 °F
Buckland
-43 °F
Noatak
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Station Depth Elevation
Little Chena Ridge 12 in 2000 ft
Munson Ridge 26 in 3100 ft
Mt. Ryan 21 in 2800 ft
Monument Creek 15 in 1850 ft
Teuchet Creek 16 in 1640 ft
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Fairbanks Ft. Wainwright -15 °F Light Snow Mist 6:55 PM AKST
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Fairbanks Eiels -9 °F Light Snow 7:17 PM AKST
Nenana -1 °F Haze 6:53 PM AKST
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Wind Speed: 0.0 kts.
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Ceiling: 3500 ft

METAR PAFA 040353Z 00000KT 7SM -SN SCT023 BKN035 BKN090 M26/M29 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP094 T12611289 PNO

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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Fairbanks, AK -10.9 °F -11 °F -16 °F 79% WSW  at  0.0 mph - / hr 540 ft 7:13 PM AKST Normal  
AKDOT University Avenue Fairbanks @ Chen, Fairbanks, AK - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 521 ft 6:26 PM AKST MADIS
Division of Geological and Geophysical S, Fairbanks, AK -9.4 °F -9 °F -14 °F 78% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 438 ft 7:23 PM AKST Rapid Fire
APRSWXNET Fairbanks AK, Fairbanks, AK -12 °F -12 °F -22 °F 60% WSW  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 498 ft 7:03 PM AKST MADIS
RAWS FAIRBANKS AK, Fairbanks, AK -14 °F -14 °F -20 °F 72% WSW  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 449 ft 6:18 PM AKST MADIS
APRSWXNET North Bias Drive AK, Fairbanks, AK -12 °F -12 °F -18 °F 75% WSW  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 679 ft 6:58 PM AKST MADIS
Rainbow Valley Park, Fairbanks, AK -10.8 °F -11 °F -21 °F 59% SSE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 735 ft 7:23 PM AKST Rapid Fire  
Dennis Mannor 6 Miles East of Fairbanks, NORTH POLE, AK -11.6 °F -12 °F -32 °F 35% South  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 450 ft 7:23 PM AKST Rapid Fire  
(Skyline/Skyridge) Eagle Ridge Road, Fairbanks, AK -15.0 °F -15 °F -20 °F 78% SSE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1171 ft 7:20 PM AKST Normal
Lakloey Hill, North Pole, AK -11.6 °F -12 °F -16 °F 81% South  at  0.0 mph - / hr 630 ft 7:18 PM AKST Normal  
APRSWXNET Goldstream Creek;FBKS AK , Fairbanks, AK -12 °F -12 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 577 ft 7:04 PM AKST MADIS
APRSWXNET Fairbanks AK , Fairbanks, AK -16 °F -16 °F -21 °F 79% SSW  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1100 ft 6:53 PM AKST MADIS
Skyflight Airstrip, Fairbanks, AK -15.5 °F -16 °F -21 °F 76% NNE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1145 ft 7:23 PM AKST Rapid Fire  
Above the Goldstream Valley., Fairbanks, AK -15.0 °F -15 °F -18 °F 85% South  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 903 ft 7:20 PM AKST Normal
Garner Drive, Ester area, Fairbanks, AK -15.3 °F -15 °F -19 °F 81% SW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 839 ft 7:20 PM AKST Normal  
Repp and Pool St, North Pole, AK -9.8 °F -10 °F -36 °F 25% NNW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 7:11 PM AKST Rapid Fire  
Woodsmoke Subdivision, North Pole, AK -9.9 °F -10 °F -21 °F 58% SW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 475 ft 7:23 PM AKST Rapid Fire
Tombur Subdivision, North Pole, AK -8.8 °F -9 °F -14 °F 78% West  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 482 ft 3:47 PM AKST Rapid Fire
Two Rivers, AK, FAIRBANKS, AK -11.8 °F -12 °F -16 °F 81% SW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 786 ft 7:11 PM AKST Normal  
Horseshoe Downs Subdivision, Two Rivers, Fairbanks, AK -10.7 °F -11 °F -18 °F 62% SW  at  0.0 mph - / hr 608 ft 7:23 PM AKST Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Fox AK , Steese, AK -19 °F -19 °F -22 °F 87% North  at  0 mph 24.84 in / hr 2099 ft 6:56 PM AKST MADIS
Skyflight Avenue, Fairbanks, AK -15.9 °F -16 °F -21 °F 79% SE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr -10000 ft 7:08 PM AKST Normal
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Record Report
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:47 am AKST on February 3, 2012


... Two daily records, one broken and one matched, within first two
days of February...

The bitter cold that began in late December 2011 and dominated
January 2011 has continued into February with one cold temperature
record broken and another matched. The high temperature of 26 below
on February 1st tied the record coldest high temperature for the
date set both in 1910 and 1999. The low temperature of 38 below on
February 2d beat the old record of 37 below from both 1910 and 1914.

In fact, the record low for today February 3d has already been
matched with the temperature around 1:30 this morning falling to 37
below. The record coldest high temperature for today is 23 below.
A final record event report for today's record will be issued
Saturday morning.

Temperatures will begin warming this evening as a front approaches
Norton Sound from the south. Beyond today temperatures will likely
not pose a threat to records for awhile.