Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Mostly Cloudy

55°F

13°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.7 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill53°F (12°C)
Last update 16 May 1:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Ester AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. East wind around 10 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. East wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Ester AK
 64.89°N 148.07°W (Elev. 2198 ft)
1:17 pm AKDT May 16, 2026
2pm AKDT May 16, 2026-6pm AKDT May 22, 2026
 
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