Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. 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 71%
Wind Speed N 12 mph
Barometer 29.35 in (995.1 mb)
Dewpoint 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill0°F (-18°C)
Last update 28 Jan 4:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

Ester AK

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 12 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.

    High: 12 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.

    High: 12 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 10.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 10.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ester AK
 64.86°N 148°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
5:23 am AKST Jan 28, 2026
5am AKST Jan 28, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 3, 2026
 
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