Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

A Few Clouds

76°F

24°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.4 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 12 Jul 6:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Fairbanks International Airport AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Areas of smoke. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Areas Smoke

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Areas of smoke. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 78 °F

    Areas Smoke

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then scattered showers after 1am.  Widespread haze after 10pm. Areas of smoke before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers.  Widespread haze. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 74 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered showers.  Widespread haze. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers.  Widespread haze. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 68 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Isolated showers.  Widespread haze before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Areas of smoke. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Areas of smoke. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then scattered showers after 1am. Widespread haze after 10pm. Areas of smoke before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered showers. Widespread haze. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Scattered showers. Widespread haze. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Widespread haze. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Widespread haze before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Thursday
Isolated showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
Fairbanks International Airport AK
 64.81°N 147.88°W (Elev. 427 ft)
6:17 pm AKDT Jul 12, 2025
7pm AKDT Jul 12, 2025-6pm AKDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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