Fairbanks International, AK

5:42 AM AKDT on May 18, 2013 (GMT -0800)
Elev: 433 ft
Lon: 147.9° W
Lat: 64.8° N
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, May 18, 2013.

A strong low pressure system will bring active weather to the center of the nation on Saturday. The system will move off the Rockies and into the Plains, which will push a warm front into the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest, while it continues pulling a cold front southeastward across the Western states. Counter clockwise flow around this system will pull more moisture and energy into the Plains from the Gulf of Mexico, allowing for showers and thunderstorms to develop from Oklahoma through the Dakotas and into Minnesota. These areas are under a slight threat of severe weather development with strong winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Parts of western Nebraska and northwestern Kansas are under a moderate risk of severe thunderstorm development. This area has increased risk for tornado development on Saturday.

East of this activity, a weak trough slowly moves over the Eastern Valleys, allowing for a few more widespread showers and thunderstorms to pop up from the Southern Appalachians through the Mid-Atlantic states. Meanwhile in the West, moisture from the Pacific Ocean will allow for scattered showers with afternoon thunderstorms to persist for the Northern and Central Rockies. Severe storms are not likely in these areas. In the Southwest, gusty winds, warm temperatures, and dry conditions will maintain dangerous fire weather conditions on Saturday.
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, May 18, 2013.

A strong low pressure system will bring active weather to the center of the nation on Saturday. The system will move off the Rockies and into the Plains, which will push a warm front into the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest, while it continues pulling a cold front southeastward across the Western states. Counter clockwise flow around this system will pull more moisture and energy into the Plains from the Gulf of Mexico, allowing for showers and thunderstorms to develop from Oklahoma through the Dakotas and into Minnesota. These areas are under a slight threat of severe weather development with strong winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Parts of western Nebraska and northwestern Kansas are under a moderate risk of severe thunderstorm development. This area has increased risk for tornado development on Saturday.

East of this activity, a weak trough slowly moves over the Eastern Valleys, allowing for a few more widespread showers and thunderstorms to pop up from the Southern Appalachians through the Mid-Atlantic states. Meanwhile in the West, moisture from the Pacific Ocean will allow for scattered showers with afternoon thunderstorms to persist for the Northern and Central Rockies. Severe storms are not likely in these areas. In the Southwest, gusty winds, warm temperatures, and dry conditions will maintain dangerous fire weather conditions on Saturday.
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Fairbanks International Weather at a Glance

Updated 4:53 AM AKDT
Weather Station
Fairbanks (PAFA)
Elevation
433 ft
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Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Temperature
25 °F
Feels Like 16 °F
Wind(mph)
9
Sunrise / Set
4:17 AM
11:21 PM
Moon
First Quarter
Today
Chance of Snow 37 °F
Chance of Snow
30% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Mostly Cloudy 23 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 46 | 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
Partly Cloudy 54 | 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy 64 | 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 61 | 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.82 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Mostly Cloudy 5500 ft
Moisture
Humidity
58%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR PAFA 181253Z 24008KT 10SM BKN055 M04/M11 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP098 T10391111
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Windchill
16 °F
Dew Point
12 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
9 mph from WSW
Wind Gust
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
Not available.
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancesnow Overcast with a chance of snow. High of 37F with a windchill as low as 14F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 30%.
Saturday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 23F with a windchill as low as 16F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 46F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 32F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 54F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then overcast. Low of 32F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 34F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Overcast in the morning, then clear. High of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 36F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 39F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 39F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 41F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 43F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday
chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 43F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Nowcast
Winter Weather Advisory in effect until noon akdt today... Periods of light snow will continue across the middle Tanana Valley. Snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches is expected above 1500 feet. 1 inch or less snow accumulation is expected below 1500 feet. Icy patches possible on Road surfaces this morning.
Winter Weather Advisory in effect until noon akdt today...
Flood Advisory in effect until 1000 PM akdt Saturday for the Tanana river in Salcha...

Weather Forecast for Fairbanks International AK

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station PAFA

Saturday, 18
Chance of Snow
37 | 23 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Sunday, 19
Partly Cloudy
46 | 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 20
Partly Cloudy
54 | 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 21
Partly Cloudy
64 | 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 22
Partly Cloudy
61 | 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 23
Partly Cloudy
64 | 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 24
Partly Cloudy
63 | 45 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Partly Cloudy
63 | 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 26
Partly Cloudy
64 | 41 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 27
Chance of Rain
66 | 43 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Source: BestForecast at 5:20 AM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancesnow Overcast with a chance of snow. High of 37F with a windchill as low as 14F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 30%.
Saturday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 23F with a windchill as low as 16F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 27 | 20 29 | 16 36 | 16 30 | 17
Wind 16 mph West 15 mph West 13 mph WSW 8 mph WSW
Humidity 75% 57% 42% 58%
Chance of Precip. 40% 60% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 98% 93% 81% 74%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
4:17 AM
11:21 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.69], Average RMSE [2.94]
Source: BestForecast at 5:20 AM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 46F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 32F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 24 | 14 37 | 18 46 | 19 36 | 22
Wind 7 mph WSW 8 mph WSW 7 mph WSW 5 mph SSW
Humidity 63% 45% 34% 54%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 83% 0% 6% 23%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
4:13 AM
11:24 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.72], Average RMSE [3.04]
Source: BestForecast at 5:20 AM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 54F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then overcast. Low of 32F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 34 | 21 46 | 26 53 | 28 44 | 28
Wind 3 mph SSE 3 mph SSE 4 mph SSW 3 mph South
Humidity 61% 43% 38% 53%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 54% 67% 42% 20%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
4:10 AM
11:28 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.46], Average RMSE [3.79]
Source: BestForecast at 5:20 AM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 34F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 33 | 29 52 | 32 62 | 35 48 | 33
Wind 3 mph SSE 4 mph East 6 mph East 5 mph East
Humidity 80% 48% 35% 56%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 60% 96% 49% 20%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Overcast Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
4:06 AM
11:31 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.55], Average RMSE [3.85]
Source: BestForecast at 5:20 AM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Overcast in the morning, then clear. High of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 36F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 37 | 31 53 | 34 61 | 35 50 | 35
Wind 4 mph ENE 5 mph East 5 mph ESE 3 mph ESE
Humidity 77% 45% 37% 54%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 19% 9% 0% 8%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
4:03 AM
11:35 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.86], Average RMSE [4.53]
Source: BestForecast at 5:20 AM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 39F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 33 57 | 35 63 | 34 52 | 41
Wind 2 mph SSE 2 mph SW 4 mph WSW 6 mph WSW
Humidity 65% 43% 32% 67%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 6% 43% 53% 6%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
4:00 AM
11:38 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.67], Average RMSE [4.40]
Source: BestForecast at 5:20 AM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 43 55 | 40 62 | 37 52 | 38
Wind 4 mph WSW 5 mph WSW 3 mph West 2 mph NE
Humidity 90% 54% 40% 58%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 45% 50% 4% 5%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
3:57 AM
11:42 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.40], Average RMSE [4.13]
Source: BestForecast at 5:20 AM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 39F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 37 56 | 39 62 | 39 53 | 39
Wind 4 mph East 5 mph ENE 3 mph ESE 2 mph WSW
Humidity 73% 52% 41% 58%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 3% 38% 39% 41%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
3:53 AM
11:45 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.28], Average RMSE [4.47]
Source: BestForecast at 5:20 AM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 41F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 38 59 | 36 64 | 35 56 | 37
Wind 2 mph WSW 2 mph SW 2 mph SW 1 mph West
Humidity 73% 44% 32% 50%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 46% 49% 53% 50%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
3:50 AM
11:49 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.17], Average RMSE [5.08]
Source: BestForecast at 5:20 AM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 43F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 38 59 | 42 65 | 44 53 | 45
Wind 1 mph West 2 mph SW 2 mph SW 1 mph WSW
Humidity 75% 51% 45% 74%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 48% 57% 66% 64%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
3:47 AM
11:52 PM
Source: BestForecast at 5:20 AM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 43F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 44 58 | 45 64 | 45 53 | 44
Wind 1 mph SW 2 mph SW 2 mph SW 1 mph WSW
Humidity 90% 63% 49% 71%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 62% 74% 85% %
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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History & Almanac
May 18, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal 62 °F 39 °F
Record 77 °F (1977) 27 °F (1943)
Yesterday 43 °F 27 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 30
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 18, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 4:17 AM AKDT 11:21 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight 2:20 AM AKDT 1:15 AM AKDT
Nautical Twilight Sun does not rise Sun does not rise
Astronomical Twilight Sun does not rise Sun does not rise
Moon 1:52 PM AKDT 3:04 AM AKDT
Length Of Visible Light 22h 55m
Length of Day
19h 04m
Tomorrow will be 6m 53s longer.
First Quarter, 54% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
First Quarter
May 24
Full
May 31
Last Quarter
Jun 8
New
Jun 16
First Quarter
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
48 °F
Sitka
48 °F
Klawock
48 °F
Wrangell
48 °F
Kake
48 °F
Ketchikan
1 °F
Selawik
1 °F
Ambler
1 °F
Kivalina
1 °F
Deering
3 °F
Shishmaref
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
Little Chena Ridge 3 in 2000 ft
Munson Ridge 34 in 3100 ft
Mt. Ryan 19 in 2800 ft
Monument Creek 9 in 1850 ft
Teuchet Creek 5 in 1640 ft
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Flight Rule: VFR (PAFA)
Wind Speed: 8.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 240° (WSW)
Ceiling: 5500 ft

METAR PAFA 181253Z 24008KT 10SM BKN055 M04/M11 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP098 T10391111

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Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
APRSWXNET College Observatory AK, Fairbanks, AK 22 °F 22 °F 15 °F 74% SSW  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 597 ft 5:17 AM AKDT MADIS
Chena Ridge, Fairbanks, AK 18.0 °F 18 °F 11 °F 73% North  at  - - / hr 1120 ft 5:28 AM AKDT Normal  
Fairbanks, AK 23.7 °F 24 °F 16 °F 73% SW  at  2.0 mph - / hr 540 ft 5:29 AM AKDT Normal  
Garner Drive, Ester area, Fairbanks, AK 19.3 °F 19 °F 12 °F 72% East  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 839 ft 5:40 AM AKDT Normal  
APRSWXNET Goldstream Creek;FBKS AK , Fairbanks, AK 23 °F 23 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 577 ft 5:14 AM AKDT MADIS
Ballaine Road & Lynx Lane, Fairbanks, AK 22.3 °F 22 °F 10 °F 60% SE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 829 ft 5:42 AM AKDT Rapid Fire  
Farmers Loop/Union Drive, Fairbanks, AK 22.6 °F 18 °F 10 °F 57% West  at  3.7 mph - / hr 600 ft 5:41 AM AKDT Normal  
APRSWXNET Fairbanks AK , Fairbanks, AK 23 °F 23 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 551 ft 5:14 AM AKDT MADIS
RAWS SMALL ARMS RANGE AK, Fairbanks, AK 24 °F 13 °F 17 °F 74% WNW  at  11 mph 0.00 in / hr 490 ft 4:25 AM AKDT MADIS
Birch Hill, Fairbanks, AK 22.1 °F 12 °F 17 °F 81% West  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1085 ft 5:32 AM AKDT Normal
Above the Goldstream Valley., Fairbanks, AK 17.5 °F 18 °F 12 °F 79% West  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 903 ft 5:39 AM AKDT Normal
Skyflight Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 19.1 °F 13 °F 11 °F 71% West  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1110 ft 5:28 AM AKDT Normal
Skyflight Airstrip, Fairbanks, AK 19.2 °F 12 °F 13 °F 77% WSW  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1145 ft 5:41 AM AKDT Rapid Fire  
Goldstream Toboggan, Fairbanks, AK 19.6 °F 20 °F 9 °F 62% West  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 950 ft 5:42 AM AKDT Rapid Fire  
RAWS FAIRBANKS AK, Fairbanks, AK 24 °F 24 °F 17 °F 75% WSW  at  1 mph 0.00 in / hr 449 ft 4:18 AM AKDT MADIS
(Skyline/Skyridge) Eagle Ridge Road, Fairbanks, AK 20.2 °F 20 °F 10 °F 64% NNE  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1171 ft 5:40 AM AKDT Normal
APRSWXNET North Bias Drive AK, Fairbanks, AK 24 °F 24 °F 14 °F 66% WNW  at  2 mph 0.00 in / hr 679 ft 4:58 AM AKDT MADIS
Dennis Mannor 6 Miles East of Fairbanks, NORTH POLE, AK 23.0 °F 19 °F -10 °F 22% SW  at  3.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 450 ft 5:42 AM AKDT Normal  
Lakloey Hill, North Pole, AK 23.0 °F 23 °F 12 °F 63% WSW  at  2.0 mph - / hr 630 ft 5:35 AM AKDT Normal  
Esro Rd, Fairbanks, AK 21.8 °F 22 °F 13 °F 70% SSE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 790 ft 5:42 AM AKDT Normal  
Repp and Pool St, North Pole, AK 23.6 °F 19 °F 13 °F 64% SW  at  3.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 5:30 AM AKDT Normal  
Brookside, North Pole, AK 23.9 °F 24 °F 17 °F 74% WSW  at  0.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 482 ft 5:42 AM AKDT Rapid Fire  
Tombur Subdivision, North Pole, AK 23.7 °F 16 °F 17 °F 75% WSW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 482 ft 5:42 AM AKDT Rapid Fire
Woodsmoke Subdivision, North Pole, AK 23.8 °F 17 °F 12 °F 61% SW  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 475 ft 5:42 AM AKDT Rapid Fire
APRSWXNET Fairbanks AK, Two Rivers, AK 23 °F 23 °F 15 °F 72% South  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 753 ft 5:18 AM AKDT MADIS
Two Rivers, AK, FAIRBANKS, AK 22.3 °F 22 °F 19 °F 85% WSW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 786 ft 5:31 AM AKDT Normal  
APRSWXNET Two Rivers AK , Fairbanks, AK 24 °F 24 °F 23 °F 94% NNW  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 849 ft 5:10 AM AKDT MADIS
AKDOT Parks Highway @ Nenana Hills MP 32, Clear, AK 17 °F 6 °F 3 °F 54% West  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 1420 ft 4:50 AM AKDT MADIS
Gilmore Trail, Fairbanks, AK 19.6 °F 20 °F 13 °F 74% WSW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1545 ft 5:42 AM AKDT Rapid Fire
APRSWXNET Fox AK, Steese, AK 14 °F 14 °F 14 °F 100% North  at  0 mph 36.02 in / hr 2099 ft 5:11 AM AKDT MADIS
AKDOT Steese Highway @ Cleary Summit MP , Fairbanks, AK 15 °F 6 °F 13 °F 94% WSW  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 2267 ft 4:48 AM AKDT MADIS
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Winter Weather Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 5:24 AM AKDT on May 18, 2013

... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until noon akdt
today above 1500 feet elevation...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow... blowing snow remains in
effect until noon akdt today.

* Location... above 1500 feet elevation

* snow... 1 to 2 inches through noon Saturday... for a storm total
accumulation of 3 to 6 inches. At lower elevations amounts of up
to 1 inch is expected... with some of the snow melting as it
hits the ground.

* Timing... snow will continue through noon Saturday then diminish
in the afternoon.

* Impacts... visibility will be reduced. Snow will accumulate
into drifts at higher elevations. Travel and outdoor
activities will be difficult.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that one or more winter weather
hazards are expected to cause travel difficulties.





Areal Flood Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 5:48 PM AKDT on May 17, 2013

... Flood Advisory in effect until 1000 PM akdt Saturday for the
Tanana river in Salcha...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has extended the

* Flood Advisory for ice jam flooding the Tanana river in Salcha

* until 1000 PM akdt Saturday

* an ice jam remains in place on the Tanana river approximately
1/2 mile downstream of the boondox bar in Salcha.

* The Tanana river is flowing overbank in the vicinity of the
boondox bar in Salcha. Salcha Rescue reports flooding continues on
the south end of the old Richardson Highway and the Road is
impassable. Minor flooding is impacting several residential yards
and has surrounded at least one home in the area. Flooding is not
impacting the main Richardson Highway.

Water levels have been fluctuating by several feet and will c
continue as additional ice moves down the Tanana river and hangs
up behind the ice jam. At this time the Tanana river is not
flowing into piledriver Slough. Residents near the boondox bar and
along the old Richardson Highway are encouraged to monitor the
level of the Tanana river and piledriver Slough. Flooding will
likely persist until the ice jam releases.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Do not drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the
roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross
safely. Move to higher ground.


Lat... Lon 6458 14717 6458 14706 6452 14697 6451 14708


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Record Report
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:18 am AKDT on May 18, 2013


... Record low minimum temperature...
on may 17, Kotzebue broke the record
low minimum temperature for the date
the low temperature was 3 degrees above
zero. This broke the previous low minimum
of 4 degrees above zero set in 1992.


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