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Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns for the Western U.S.

Severe weather and flooding threats will continue for portions of the central U.S. through Thursday, focused from the central High Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Hot and dry conditions will fuel fire weather concerns for the Intermountain West, and dry thunderstorms may spark additional wildfires. Dangerous heat will build across the southern U.S. Friday into the weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Partly Cloudy

62°F

17°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1011.1 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Jun 10:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Ester AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Calm wind.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, mainly after 7am. High near 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers, mainly after 7am. High near 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
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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:
11:16 pm AKDT Jun 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm AKDT Jun 24, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 1, 2026
 
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