Fairbanks, AK – Warmer daytime temperatures are arriving across Fairbanks today, but the shift toward spring could create hazardous road conditions by tonight.
According to the National Weather Service Fairbanks, increasing sunshine and longer daylight hours are driving a widening gap between daytime highs and overnight lows across Interior Alaska. High temperatures are expected to climb into the teens and 20s, with some areas nearing 30 degrees during the day.
However, temperatures are forecast to drop sharply after sunset, falling below zero in colder areas overnight. This freeze-thaw cycle can lead to melting during the day and refreezing at night, creating slick and potentially dangerous roads across Fairbanks and surrounding areas in the Fairbanks North Star Borough.
Drivers during early morning and late evening hours may encounter black ice, especially on untreated roads, bridges, and shaded areas.
Forecasters say this pattern will continue through the week as Alaska transitions deeper into spring, bringing more noticeable daily temperature swings.
Residents are encouraged to use caution when traveling and allow extra time during peak freeze periods.
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