Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Eielson Air Force Base (PAEI)

Lat: 64.65°NLon: 147.1°WElev: 548ft.

Overcast

62°F

17°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed W 13 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.6 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Jun 2:55 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Fairbanks / Eielson Air Force Base AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 62 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Isolated showers before 1pm, then isolated showers after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 63 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Isolated showers before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 67 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 68 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Isolated showers before 1pm, then isolated showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
Independence Day
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fairbanks / Eielson Air Force Base AK
 64.65°N 147.06°W (Elev. 554 ft)
2:18 pm AKDT Jun 29, 2026
3pm AKDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 5, 2026
 
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