Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Eielson Air Force Base (PAEI)

Lat: 64.65°NLon: 147.1°WElev: 548ft.

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.88 in (1012.1 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 10:55 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles ESE Chena Hot Springs AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. South wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
A chance of showers, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles ESE Chena Hot Springs AK
 64.91°N 145.55°W (Elev. 2887 ft)
11:16 pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026
11pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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