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Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Mostly Cloudy

37°F

3°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1010.8 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 15 Apr 3:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Ester AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Cloudy, with a high near 36. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 25. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow, possibly mixing with rain after 10am, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain between 7pm and 10pm, then snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 37. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Cloudy, with a high near 36. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 25. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
A chance of snow, possibly mixing with rain after 10am, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain between 7pm and 10pm, then snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 37. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Ester AK
 64.86°N 148.07°W (Elev. 1394 ft)
Last Update:
3:16 pm AKDT Apr 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm AKDT Apr 15, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 21, 2026
 
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