Ester, Alaska 7 Day Weather Forecast

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Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
130 PM AKST Tue Dec 16 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
Light snow will taper off across the Interior while snow continues
into Wednesday across the Arctic coast and Brooks Range.
Increasing winds along the eastern Arctic coast and through Atigun
Pass will result in blizzard or near blizzard conditions through
Wednesday afternoon. Another disturbance from the Chukchi will
spread additional light snow across the the northern half of
Alaska Thursday and Friday. Meanwhile much colder than normal
temperatures will continue across east central Alaska into the
weekend. However when clouds and/or snow are present, moderating
temps can be expected.

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.KEY WEATHER MESSAGES...
Central and Eastern Interior...

- Clearing skies overnight over the central Interior will allow
  for much colder temps for Wednesday and Thursday with lows in
  the -30s and -40`s throughout the central interior. A few spots
  may hold on to some low stratus tonight which could delay the
  return of the very cold conditions until Wednesday.

- The far eastern interior will remain mainly clear and thus
  colder than other areas.

- The next chance for light snowfall looks to be early Friday with
  greater probabilities further west. Clouds associated with this
  system should bring temperatures up to around 20 below, but will
  be most pronounced further west.

West Coast and Western Interior...

- Brisk NW winds 15-25 mph west of Anvik to Kaltag to Huslia will
  continue into tonight before diminishing Wednesday.

- Another system moving southeast from the Chukchi Sea looks to
  bring light snow to all areas beginning Wednesday night and
  lasting through Friday. Accumulations generally 1-2" with the NW
  Arctic Borough seeing potentially up to 4".

North Slope and Brooks Range...

- An area of snow will track across the North Slope through
  Wednesday with light snow and west/northwest winds gusting 20 to
  40 mph.
- Snow accumulations around 1 to 3 inches along the coast with 3
   to 6 inches possible in the northern slopes of the Brooks
   Range.
- Localized blizzard conditions possible, especially along the
   eastern Arctic coast and in the Eastern Brooks Range by
   midweek.
- A Blizzard Warning has been issued for Kaktovik from Tuesday
   afternoon through Wednesday for potential wind gusts in excess
   of 50 mph and visibility below 1/4 mile.
- Winter Weather Advisories are also in effect for the Central
   Arctic Plains and Central Brooks Range for low visibility in
   falling and blowing snow.

- More light snow, blowing snow, and strong westerly winds
  possible for the eastern Arctic Coast on Friday.

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.FORECAST ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION...
The blocking pattern aloft will continue for several more days as
a persistent trough extends from the Yukon Territory into the
eastern Gulf of Alaska and ridging remains from the Aleutians up
into eastern Siberia. This pattern will continue to result in
slightly above normal temps along the west coast while eastern
areas continue to experience the deep freeze. At the surface the
most notable feature continues to be a surface low tracking
through the eastern Beaufort which is helping generate stronger
winds tonight and tomorrow along the eastern Arctic coast and
though the eastern Brooks Range passes. Winter weather advisories
and blizzard warnings remain in place in these areas through
Wednesday for blowing snow and reduced visibilities.

Meanwhile we will see the current light snow over the interior
dissipate tonight as the upper disturbance shifts south and
becomes absorbed by the trough in the Gulf. As skies start to
clear tonight, temps will begin to fall once again. It is possible
that low stratus will stick around parts of the Tanana Valley
resulting in a slower drop in temps. But where skies do manage to
clear, temps will plunge into the -30s and -40`s and stay quite
cold Wednesday into Thursday.

Another similar disturbance is expected to track around the ridge
and initially bring additional light to moderate snowfall to the
west coast Wednesday night and Thursday with lighter snow shifting
south and east into the Interior by Friday. Snowfall totals
should be slightly higher with this late week system than the one
today, with a solid 3 to 4 inches over the NW Arctic coast and
possibly 1 to 2 inches over portions of the interior.

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.EXTENDED FORECAST DAYS 4-7...
Northerly flow with clear and cold conditions will become re-
established for Saturday and Sunday. However models are beginning
to show a bit more consistency with the upper ridge shifting east
and eventually weakening just enough to allow a series of
somewhat stronger disturbances to affect northern and central
Alaska. Both the ECMWF and CMC are now suggesting Monday as the
day for a surface low to move over the Chukotsk Peninsula and
bring snow to the west coast before pushing it into the Interior
later Monday and Tuesday. Meanwhile the forecast continues to
reflect the cold air becoming firmly entrenched again just beyond
the extended period.

Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...None

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.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AK...Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ804.
     Blizzard Warning for AKZ805.
     Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ808-809.
PK...Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ802-805-810-852.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ803-806-857.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ804.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ807-853-856.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ808-812-859.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ809-855.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ813.
     Gale Warning for PKZ814.
     Gale Warning for PKZ815.
     Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ817.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ850.
     Small Craft Advisory for PKZ854.
     Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ854.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ858.
     Gale Warning for PKZ860.
     Gale Warning for PKZ861.
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Laney