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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

A Few Clouds

72°F

22°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.90 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 2 Aug 8:55 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Fairbanks AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers. High near 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Showers. High near 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday
A slight chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fairbanks AK
 64.83°N 147.69°W (Elev. 433 ft)
Last Update:
9:17 pm AKDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm AKDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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