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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Partly Cloudy

-11°F

-24°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed N 9 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1012.8 mb)
Dewpoint -22°F (-30°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-29°F (-34°C)
Last update 17 Mar 3:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Fairbanks International Airport AK

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near -1. Wind chill values as low as -50. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: -1 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around -38. Wind chill values as low as -55. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -3. Wind chill values as low as -55. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: -3 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -32. Calm wind.

    Low: -32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 2. Calm wind.

    High: 2 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -22.

    Low: -22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 4.

    High: 4 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -23.

    Low: -23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 10.

    High: 10 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near -1. Wind chill values as low as -50. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around -38. Wind chill values as low as -55. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -3. Wind chill values as low as -55. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -32. Calm wind.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 2. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -22.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 4.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -23.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 10.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -17.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 12.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -17.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fairbanks International Airport AK
 64.81°N 147.88°W (Elev. 427 ft)
Last Update:
4:16 am AKDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am AKDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm AKDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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