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Dangerous Heat in the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms from the Central Plains into the Ohio Valley

Dangerous heat will build across the Southwest U.S. through the end of the week with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Isolated to widely scattered severe storms are expected across parts of the central and southern High Plains, Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley, and parts of the Ozarks to Lower Mississippi Valley today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Mostly Cloudy

53°F

12°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.9 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 26 Aug 1:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Ester AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers, mainly after 4pm. High near 46. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 35. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 39. East wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 48. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers, mainly after 10pm. Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, mainly before 10am. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers, mainly after 4pm. High near 46. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
Showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 35. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 39. East wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 48. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers, mainly after 10pm. Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers, mainly before 10am. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Ester AK
 64.89°N 148.07°W (Elev. 2198 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 pm AKDT Aug 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm AKDT Aug 26, 2026-6pm AKDT Sep 1, 2026
 
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