Wednesday, November 17th

Roller coaster. That's the first word that comes to mind when I finished reading the NWS's forecast this morning. Currently, we are sitting at 13 below zero (much warmer than predicted). So, we've hit the bottom of this roller coaster ride and now we are headed back up. Way up!

If the NWS is correct in their forecast, we will see temperatures up near 30 degrees by Saturday! They predict this trend to continue throughout the rest of the 7 day forecast period. Personally, I hope they are wrong. I do not look forward to a warming period followed by another cold snap followed by who knows what. I want off this roller coaster!

Another fun fact about Alaska:
Alaska has 17 of the 20 highest mountains in North America. Mt McKinley (Denali) is the highest at 20,320 ft, second is Mt Saint Elias, near Glennallen, at 18,008 ft. and Alaska has 15 National Parks.

Current Conditions at 6:30 a.m.:

Temperature: 13 below zero
Skies: Overcast
BP: 30.85 and falling
RH: 75%
DP: -16.6
Winds: Calm
Sunrise: 9:34 a.m.
Sunset: 3:37 p.m.

7 Day Outlook from the NWS:

Today...Mostly cloudy. Areas of flurries and patchy fog this morning. Highs zero to 5 above. Light winds.

Tonight...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers developing north of Fairbanks after midnight. Areas of blowing snow developing over the hills. Lows 5 below to zero. South winds to 10 mph...except winds increasing to 15 to 25 mph over the hills.

Thursday...Cloudy with snow showers. Areas of blowing snow over the hills. Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches...2 to 5 inches east of Fairbanks. Highs 20 to 30. West winds 10 to 15 mph...except 15 to 25 mph over the hills.

Thursday Night...Cloudy. Snow likely. Lows around 5 above. West winds around 10 mph.

Friday...Decreasing clouds. Highs 10 to 15. Light winds.

Friday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 above.

Saturday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 30.

Saturday Night...Cloudy. Chance of snow. Lows near 20.

Sunday...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow. Highs near 30.

Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 20.

Monday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 30.

Monday Night...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow. Lows near 20.

Tuesday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 30.