Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

Partly Cloudy

42°F

6°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1011.6 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 16 May 7:55 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Fairbanks AK

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 65. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fairbanks AK
 64.83°N 147.69°W (Elev. 433 ft)
8:21 am AKDT May 16, 2026
8am AKDT May 16, 2026-6pm AKDT May 22, 2026
 
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