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Excessive Rainfall Possible This Weekend; October Heat Wave in California

A slow moving front will be the focus area for heavy to excessive rainfall and a threat for flash/urban flooding across the northern Gulf Coast and Southeast U.S. through this weekend. Abnormally hot, potentially record-breaking, temperatures will impact southern California and stretch north toward the Bay Area and Central Valley into next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

A Few Clouds

34°F

1°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed E 13 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.9 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 3 Oct 2:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Ester AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 33. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 34. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the morning.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of snow before 1am, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Cloudy then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 33. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 34. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the morning.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow before 1am, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 29.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 26.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Ester AK
 64.89°N 148.07°W (Elev. 2198 ft)
Last Update:
3:16 pm AKDT Oct 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm AKDT Oct 3, 2026-6pm AKDT Oct 9, 2026
 
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