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Heavy Rainfall in the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley; Thunderstorms in Eastern Colorado on Thursday

A multiple day heavy rainfall event will begin to set up from the Southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley Thursday, peaking in intensity over the holiday weekend. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across eastern Colorado Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail will be the primary hazard. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 29.71 in (1006.5 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 21 May 12:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Fairbanks International Airport AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Memorial Day
A slight chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fairbanks International Airport AK
 64.81°N 147.88°W (Elev. 427 ft)
Last Update:
12:17 am AKDT May 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am AKDT May 21, 2026-6pm AKDT May 27, 2026
 
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