Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1021.2 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Last update 15 Feb 7:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Ester AK

Winter Storm Warning February 15, 08:47pm until February 15, 09:00pm
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    Winter Storm Warning February 15, 08:47pm until February 15, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Sun

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: -3 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around -9 by 5pm. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: -3 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -13. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: -13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 6. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 0 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 22. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 9. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly before 9am.  Cloudy, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Washington's Birthday
Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around -9 by 5pm. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -13. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 6. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 22. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 9. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 18.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Friday
A slight chance of snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 3.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -21.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 0.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -24.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near -1.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Ester AK
 64.86°N 148.07°W (Elev. 1394 ft)
8:17 pm AKST Feb 15, 2026
8pm AKST Feb 15, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 22, 2026
 
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