Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Ongoing Heat in the South

Severe thunderstorms and showers pose a risk for excessive rain, localized flash flooding, strong gusts and/or large hail across portions of the northern and central Plains, the Lower Missouri to Lower Ohio Valleys, and across the Mid-Atlantic this afternoon and evening. Extreme heat is ongoing over the Desert Southwest and the Southeast U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Fog/Mist

57°F

14°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1011.3 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 9 Jul 12:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Ester AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers before 7am, then isolated showers after 1pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 68 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 62 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Scattered showers, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Scattered showers before 7am, then isolated showers after 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered showers, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
Scattered showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Ester AK
 64.89°N 148.07°W (Elev. 2198 ft)
12:17 pm AKDT Jul 9, 2026
1pm AKDT Jul 9, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 15, 2026
 
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