Severe Thunderstorms Likely in the Central U.S.; Flooding Possible for portions of Oklahoma/Texas/Arkansas and the Marianas.

Severe thunderstorms are likely from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. An Enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk is in effect. Flash flooding is possible across portions of Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas on Friday. A Slight (level 2 of 4) risk is in effect. Flooding rain may impact Guam and the Marianas through next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Fair

3°F

-16°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.78 in (1010.1 mb)
Dewpoint -14°F (-26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Mar 2:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Ester AK

Winter Weather Advisory March 6, 03:00pm until March 7, 09:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 5. Calm wind.

    High: 5 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around -13. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 0. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light east  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 0 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 9. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 9 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.

    Low: -4 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 9.

    High: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10.

    Low: -10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 3.

    High: 3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 5. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around -13. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 0. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 9. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 9.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 3.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -19.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 1.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -24.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 1.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ester AK
 64.86°N 148°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
2:18 pm AKST Mar 5, 2026
3pm AKST Mar 5, 2026-6pm AKDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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