Threats of Heavy Rainfall, Severe Thunderstorms and Dangerous Heat

Several complexes of thunderstorms, some severe with heavy rainfall, will impact areas from the northern Plains, Great Lakes, Ohio Valley to the mid-Atlantic. This threat will shift toward the Carolinas on Friday. Heavy rainfall, remnants of Edouard, continues for portions of eastern Texas through today. In-between these systems, a dome of high pressure and heat for central and eastern states. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Mostly Cloudy

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.10 in (1020.1 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Sep 6:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Ester AK

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 45. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers.  Low around 40. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers.  High near 52. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly before 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: A slight chance of showers before 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 45. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Showers. Low around 40. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Showers. High near 52. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Labor Day
A slight chance of showers before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Ester AK
 64.86°N 148.07°W (Elev. 1394 ft)
6:17 am AKDT Sep 3, 2026
7am AKDT Sep 3, 2026-6pm AKDT Sep 9, 2026
 
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