Fairbanks, AK

7:51 PM AKDT on May 18, 2013 (GMT -0800)
Elev: 440 ft
Lon: 147.9° W
Lat: 64.9° N
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, May 18, 2013.

Multiple areas of unsettled weather developed over the nation on Saturday. In the center of the nation, a broad low pressure system moved off the Rockies and into the Central and Northern Plains. This system created a warm front that developed over the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest, which stretched eastward into the Great Lakes. Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed along and ahead of this frontal boundary with some parts of Minnesota reporting over 2 inches of rain by mid-day Saturday. These storms have not yet turned severe, but have a history of producing strong winds, large hail, and even a few tornadoes. The back side of this broad low pressure system continued to pull a cold front across the Western states. This allowed for onshore flow to persist from the Pacific Ocean, maintaining sufficient moisture to kick up scattered showers across the Intermountain West, Rocky Mountains, and Great Basin. Some snow showers developed at the highest elevations of Wyoming and Montana. As moisture and energy from this front moved off the Rockies and into the Central and Northern Plains, threats of severe thunderstorm development increased. There was a moderate risk for severe storms with large hail, strong winds, and tornadoes from eastern Colorado through western Nebraska and Kansas, but severe storms have not yet developed.

Meanwhile in the East, a trough of low pressure slowly moved offshore and allowed for more showers and thunderstorms to persist for the Eastern Valleys, the Central and Southern Appalachians, and the Mid-Atlantic States. Severe storms were not anticipated in these areas.
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, May 18, 2013.

Multiple areas of unsettled weather developed over the nation on Saturday. In the center of the nation, a broad low pressure system moved off the Rockies and into the Central and Northern Plains. This system created a warm front that developed over the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest, which stretched eastward into the Great Lakes. Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed along and ahead of this frontal boundary with some parts of Minnesota reporting over 2 inches of rain by mid-day Saturday. These storms have not yet turned severe, but have a history of producing strong winds, large hail, and even a few tornadoes. The back side of this broad low pressure system continued to pull a cold front across the Western states. This allowed for onshore flow to persist from the Pacific Ocean, maintaining sufficient moisture to kick up scattered showers across the Intermountain West, Rocky Mountains, and Great Basin. Some snow showers developed at the highest elevations of Wyoming and Montana. As moisture and energy from this front moved off the Rockies and into the Central and Northern Plains, threats of severe thunderstorm development increased. There was a moderate risk for severe storms with large hail, strong winds, and tornadoes from eastern Colorado through western Nebraska and Kansas, but severe storms have not yet developed.

Meanwhile in the East, a trough of low pressure slowly moved offshore and allowed for more showers and thunderstorms to persist for the Eastern Valleys, the Central and Southern Appalachians, and the Mid-Atlantic States. Severe storms were not anticipated in these areas.
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Fairbanks Weather at a Glance

Updated 7:06 PM AKDT
Elevation
597 ft
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Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Temperature
32 °F
Feels Like 32 °F
Wind(mph)
1
Sunrise / Set
4:16 AM
11:22 PM
Moon
First Quarter
Tonight
Mostly Cloudy 23 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow Night
Partly Cloudy 30 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
Mostly Cloudy 57 | 36 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy 61 | 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 59 | 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow is forecast to be Much Warmer than today.
Conditions
Pressure
30.07 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Few 7000 ft
Few 10000 ft
Mostly Cloudy 20000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
39%
Rainfall
0.02 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR PAFA 190253Z 30009KT 10SM FEW070 FEW100 BKN200 01/M16 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP183 T00111156 51018
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Windchill
32 °F
Dew Point
10 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
1 mph from WSW
Wind Gust
6.0 mph
Health
UV
1 out of 16
Pollen
Not available.
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Saturday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 23F with a windchill as low as 16F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 48F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 30F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 36F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 61F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 32F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 36F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 41F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Flood Advisory in effect until 1000 PM akdt Sunday for the Tanana river in Salcha...
Flood Advisory in effect until 600 PM akdt Sunday for the chena river between the nordale Road bridge and Fort Wainwright...
Record low temperatures likely tonight...

Weather Forecast for Fairbanks 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
48 | 30 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 20
Mostly Cloudy
57 | 36 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 21
Partly Cloudy
61 | 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 22
Partly Cloudy
59 | 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 23
Clear
63 | 41 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 24
Clear
66 | 45 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Partly Cloudy
72 | 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 26
Clear
64 | 45 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 27
Clear
66 | 48 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 5:46 PM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 23F with a windchill as low as 16F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 24 | 20 29 | 15 33 | 13 25 | 15
Wind 16 mph West 14 mph West 15 mph West 10 mph West
Humidity 83% 53% 43% 64%
Chance of Precip. 40% 60% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 98% 93% 100% 71%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Overcast Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
4:16 AM
11:22 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.34], Average RMSE [2.18]
Source: BestForecast at 5:46 PM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 48F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 30F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 27 | 14 36 | 17 46 | 18 32 | 21
Wind 7 mph WSW 7 mph WSW 6 mph SW 5 mph South
Humidity 55% 43% 32% 60%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 69% 18% 18% 24%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
4:13 AM
11:25 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.68], Average RMSE [2.95]
Source: BestForecast at 5:46 PM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 36F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 32 | 21 46 | 26 56 | 31 40 | 29
Wind 3 mph SE 3 mph SE 3 mph SSE 4 mph ESE
Humidity 64% 45% 38% 65%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 48% 63% 57% 32%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
4:09 AM
11:29 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.63], Average RMSE [3.08]
Source: BestForecast at 5:46 PM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 61F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 32F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 38 | 29 51 | 34 59 | 35 43 | 33
Wind 3 mph ESE 5 mph East 7 mph East 6 mph East
Humidity 69% 51% 38% 70%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 76% 77% 62% 66%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
4:06 AM
11:32 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.42], Average RMSE [3.78]
Source: BestForecast at 5:46 PM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 36F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 29 53 | 33 59 | 34 46 | 35
Wind 4 mph East 4 mph East 3 mph ESE 2 mph ESE
Humidity 68% 45% 38% 68%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 64% 43% 48% 22%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
4:03 AM
11:36 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.51], Average RMSE [3.80]
Source: BestForecast at 5:46 PM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 41F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 38 | 35 56 | 37 63 | 37 49 | 38
Wind 4 mph SW 3 mph WSW 2 mph West 2 mph NE
Humidity 83% 50% 39% 71%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 63% 44% 21% 7%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
3:59 AM
11:39 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.85], Average RMSE [4.52]
Source: BestForecast at 5:46 PM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 66F. 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 48 | 40 60 | 40 63 | 39 52 | 40
Wind 3 mph East 4 mph East 3 mph East 3 mph ENE
Humidity 70% 49% 42% 65%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% 2% 7% 4%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
3:56 AM
11:43 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.42], Average RMSE [4.26]
Source: BestForecast at 5:46 PM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 40 57 | 41 66 | 41 56 | 44
Wind 2 mph ESE 3 mph ESE 5 mph East 3 mph East
Humidity 79% 55% 40% 64%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 29% 28% 23% 0%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
3:53 AM
11:46 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.40], Average RMSE [4.13]
Source: BestForecast at 5:46 PM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 39 59 | 39 64 | 39 52 | 40
Wind 2 mph South 4 mph South 5 mph SSW 2 mph SW
Humidity 63% 49% 40% 65%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 4% 9% 11% 15%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
3:49 AM
11:50 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.88], Average RMSE [3.51]
Source: BestForecast at 5:46 PM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 47 | 41 59 | 41 64 | 40 52 | 42
Wind 2 mph SSW 4 mph SSW 4 mph SSW 2 mph WSW
Humidity 75% 50% 41% 70%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% 1% 1% 10%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
3:46 AM
11:53 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.66], Average RMSE [4.36]
Source: BestForecast at 5:46 PM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 44 59 | 42 64 | 41 52 | 41
Wind 2 mph SW 3 mph SW 3 mph WSW 2 mph West
Humidity 81% 52% 42% 68%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 20% 11% 3% 5%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Source: BestForecast at 5:46 PM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 41 59 | 40 64 | 38 52 | 36
Wind 1 mph WNW 2 mph West 2 mph WSW 2 mph WNW
Humidity 74% 48% 37% 55%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 8% % % %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Scientific Forecaster Discussion — MOS Weather Graph
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History & Almanac
May 18, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (PAFA) 62 °F 39 °F
Record (PAFA) 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 4:16 AM AKDT 11:22 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 (5/18) 3:04 AM AKDT (5/18)
Length Of Visible Light 22h 55m
Length of Day
19h 05m
Tomorrow will be 6m 57s longer.
First Quarter, 60% 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
55 °F
Annette Island
53 °F
Ketchikan
51 °F
Skagway
50 °F
Haines
50 °F
Kake
-1000 °F
Saint Paul Island
1 °F
Ambler
1 °F
Selawik
1 °F
Kivalina
1 °F
Deering
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
Little Chena Ridge 4 in 2000 ft
Munson Ridge 34 in 3100 ft
Mt. Ryan 19 in 2800 ft
Monument Creek 9 in 1850 ft
Teuchet Creek 6 in 1640 ft
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Fairbanks 34 °F Mostly Cloudy 6:53 PM AKDT
Fairbanks Ft. Wainwright 33 °F Clear 6:56 PM AKDT
Fairbanks Eiels 33 °F Clear 6:55 PM AKDT
Nenana 33 °F Partly Cloudy 6:53 PM AKDT
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Flight Rule: VFR (PAFA)
Wind Speed: 9.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 245° (WSW)
Ceiling: 20000 ft

METAR PAFA 190253Z 30009KT 10SM FEW070 FEW100 BKN200 01/M16 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP183 T00111156 51018

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Astros vs. Pirates 7:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 Partly Cloudy, 70 °F
Dodgers vs. Braves 7:10 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 72 °F
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Chicago vs. Philadelphia 7:30 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 Rain Showers, 61 °F
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Sprint Showdown 7:46 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 Thunderstorm, 74 °F
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Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
APRSWXNET College Observatory AK, Fairbanks, AK 32 °F 32 °F 10 °F 39% WSW  at  1 mph 0.00 in / hr 597 ft 7:06 PM AKDT MADIS
APRSWXNET Goldstream Creek;FBKS AK , Fairbanks, AK 33 °F 33 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 577 ft 7:14 PM AKDT MADIS
College Hills, Fairbanks, AK 31.7 °F 32 °F 8 °F 37% North  at  0.0 mph - / hr 751 ft 7:40 PM AKDT Normal  
Goldfinch Rd & Ballaine Hill, Fairbanks, AK 31.9 °F 32 °F 2 °F 27% NW  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 870 ft 7:51 PM AKDT Rapid Fire
Ballaine Road & Lynx Lane, Fairbanks, AK 36.5 °F 36 °F 5 °F 26% SW  at  1.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 829 ft 7:51 PM AKDT Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Fairbanks AK , Fairbanks, AK 34 °F 34 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 551 ft 7:14 PM AKDT MADIS
Garner Drive, Ester area, Fairbanks, AK 30.9 °F 31 °F 7 °F 36% WSW  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 839 ft 7:50 PM AKDT Normal  
Skyflight Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 33.2 °F 33 °F 9 °F 37% West  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1110 ft 7:46 PM AKDT Normal
Above the Goldstream Valley., Fairbanks, AK 36.0 °F 36 °F 16 °F 43% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 903 ft 7:49 PM AKDT Normal
Farmers Loop/Union Drive, Fairbanks, AK 34.7 °F 28 °F 6 °F 30% SSW  at  8.3 mph - / hr 600 ft 7:47 PM AKDT Normal  
Skyflight Airstrip, Fairbanks, AK 30.3 °F 20 °F 12 °F 46% WSW  at  13.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1145 ft 7:51 PM AKDT Rapid Fire  
Goldstream Toboggan, Fairbanks, AK 30.7 °F 31 °F -8 °F 20% North  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 950 ft 7:51 PM AKDT Rapid Fire  
Fairbanks, AK 35.0 °F 35 °F 12 °F 39% West  at  3.0 mph - / hr 540 ft 7:44 PM AKDT Normal  
Birch Hill, Fairbanks, AK 31.7 °F 24 °F 11 °F 41% West  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1085 ft 7:47 PM AKDT Normal
(Skyline/Skyridge) Eagle Ridge Road, Fairbanks, AK 28.3 °F 28 °F 6 °F 39% NE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1171 ft 7:50 PM AKDT Normal
APRSWXNET North Bias Drive AK, Fairbanks, AK 34 °F 30 °F 9 °F 34% West  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 679 ft 6:58 PM AKDT MADIS
RAWS SMALL ARMS RANGE AK, Fairbanks, AK 35 °F 28 °F 4 °F 26% WNW  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 490 ft 6:25 PM AKDT MADIS
RAWS FAIRBANKS AK, Fairbanks, AK 35 °F 32 °F - 22% WNW  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 449 ft 7:18 PM AKDT MADIS
Lakloey Hill, North Pole, AK 32.4 °F 32 °F 5 °F 32% NW  at  3.0 mph - / hr 630 ft 7:37 PM AKDT Normal  
Esro Rd, Fairbanks, AK 31.6 °F 32 °F 5 °F 32% WNW  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 790 ft 7:43 PM AKDT Normal  
Repp and Pool St, North Pole, AK 42.3 °F 37 °F 12 °F 29% WSW  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 7:50 PM AKDT Rapid Fire  
Brookside, North Pole, AK 33.1 °F 30 °F 6 °F 32% North  at  3.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 482 ft 7:51 PM AKDT Rapid Fire  
Woodsmoke Subdivision, North Pole, AK 33.7 °F 29 °F 1 °F 24% SW  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 475 ft 7:51 PM AKDT Rapid Fire
Tombur Subdivision, North Pole, AK 32.8 °F 33 °F 10 °F 38% WNW  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 482 ft 7:51 PM AKDT Rapid Fire
APRSWXNET Fairbanks AK, Two Rivers, AK 32 °F 32 °F 2 °F 27% West  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 753 ft 7:03 PM AKDT MADIS
Two Rivers, AK, FAIRBANKS, AK 30.9 °F 31 °F 4 °F 32% South  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 786 ft 7:48 PM AKDT Normal  
APRSWXNET Two Rivers AK , Fairbanks, AK 32 °F 32 °F 12 °F 42% NNW  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 849 ft 7:11 PM AKDT MADIS
Gilmore Trail, Fairbanks, AK 28.7 °F 29 °F 6 °F 38% WSW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1545 ft 7:51 PM AKDT Rapid Fire
APRSWXNET Ester Dome AK, Fairbanks, AK 24 °F 11 °F - - WNW  at  15 mph 0.00 in / hr 2322 ft 7:04 PM AKDT MADIS
APRSWXNET Fox AK, Steese, AK 26 °F 26 °F 8 °F 45% North  at  0 mph 36.02 in / hr 2099 ft 7:11 PM AKDT MADIS
RAWS CHATANIKA AK, Ester, AK 31 °F 27 °F 5 °F 32% WSW  at  4 mph 0.01 in / hr 1450 ft 6:51 PM AKDT MADIS
AKDOT Steese Highway @ Cleary Summit MP , Fairbanks, AK 26 °F 19 °F 2 °F 36% SSW  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 2267 ft 6:48 PM AKDT MADIS
HADS WICKERSHAM DOME NEAR FAIRBANKS 25SS, Ester, AK 27 °F 19 °F 4 °F 37% West  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 2230 ft 7:00 PM AKDT MADIS
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Areal Flood Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:41 PM AKDT on May 18, 2013

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

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has extended the

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

* until 1000 PM akdt Sunday

* 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 several homes in the area. Flooding is not
impacting the main Richardson Highway.

Water levels have been fluctuating by several feet and will
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


Cf


302 PM akdt Sat may 18 2013

... Flood Advisory in effect from 300 PM akdt to 600 PM akdt Sunday
for the chena river down river from the nordale Road bridge and up
river from Fort Wainwright...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a

* Flood Advisory for ice jam flooding for the chena river down river
from the nordale Road bridge and up river from Fort Wainwright

* until 600 PM akdt Sunday

* an ice jam along this portion of the chena river is causing water
to back up into several yards and properties... producing minor
flooding.

* Minor flooding of several yards and an outbuilding was recently
reported in the England Circle area. However other sections of the
river in this area may also be subject to minor flooding through
Sunday as water levels fluctuate due to ice jams forming and
releasing.

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 6484 14756 6485 14744 6484 14744 6483 14757


Jl may 13


Record Report
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 12:57 PM AKDT on May 18, 2013

... Cold wave sets a number of new records for interior Alaska...

On the heels of a cold front that swept southeast over the
interior Friday and early Saturday... a number of long standing
temperature records were broken or tied.

Record low maximum temperatures on Friday may 17th:

Delta Junction... ... ... ... ... .34 (old record 37 set in 1964)
Denali park visitor center... .31 (old record 35 set in 1989)
Eielson Air Force Base... ... ..36 (old record 37 set in 1964)
Galena... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 34 (old record 35 set in 1964)
North Pole... ... ... ... ... ... ..40 (old record 41 set in 1992)
Tanana Airport... ... ... ... ... .34 (old record 38 set in 1964)
uaf College observatory... ... .36 (old record 40 set in 1992)

Record low minimum temperatures on Saturday may 18th:

Bettles Airport... ... ... ... ... 10 (old record 25 set in 1975)
Delta Junction... ... ... ... ... .19 (old record 22 set in 1992)
Denali park visitor center... .14 (old record 23 set in 1979)
Eielson Air Force Base... ... ..23 (old record 30 set in 1996)
Fairbanks Airport... ... ... ... .24 (old record 27 set in 1943)
North Pole... ... ... ... ... ... ..26 (tied old record 26 set in 1992)
Northway... ... ... ... ... ... ... .23 (old record 26 set in 1966)
Tanana Airport... ... ... ... ... .18 (old record 22 set in 1935)
uaf College observatory... ... .21 (old record 25 set in 2003)


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