Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8° N Lon: 147.88° W Elev: 433 ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

52°F

11°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1010.2 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 9 Sep 1:53 am AKDT
Detailed forecast for

Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills

Tonight
Numerous showers in the evening, then scattered showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. West winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
Wednesday
Cloudy. Isolated showers in the morning, then showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. West winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
Wednesday Night
Cloudy. Showers in the evening, then scattered showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
Thursday
Showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Light winds.
Thursday Night
Cloudy. Showers in the evening, then scattered showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Light winds.
Friday
Numerous showers in the morning, then showers in the afternoon. Highs around 60.
Friday Night
Showers in the evening, then numerous showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s.
Saturday
Cloudy with scattered showers. Highs in the mid 50s.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows around 40.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Highs in the mid 50s.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows around 40.
Monday
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Highs in the mid 50s.
Monday Night And Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40. Highs in the mid 50s.



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345 PM AKDT Tue Sep 8 2026
 
 

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