Prolonged Extreme Cold; Eastern U.S. Winter Storm

Another Arctic blast will surge south across the northern Plains tonight, crossing the Midwest and reaching the Gulf Coast Friday night. Dangerously cold temperatures will persist across the eastern U.S. into early February. There is increasing confidence for significant heavy snow across much of the Southern Appalachians, Carolinas, and southern Mid-Atlantic Friday into Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Mostly Cloudy

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 29.59 in (1003.5 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill4°F (-16°C)
Last update 29 Jan 1:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Ester AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -1. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 12.

    High: 12 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 11.

    High: 11 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -1. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 11.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ester AK
 64.86°N 148°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
1:25 pm AKST Jan 29, 2026
2pm AKST Jan 29, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 4, 2026
 
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