Big Delta, Alaska Weather
Big Delta, Alaska — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Big Delta, Southeast Fairbanks.
Full aviation weather for Big Delta is published on the Bradley Sky-Ranch Airport (K95Z) page, 100 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Conditions reported at K95Z describe the airfield itself. Weather 100 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Big Delta specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Big Delta.
About Big Delta, Alaska
Big Delta unfolds across a broad, alluvial plain where the Tanana River, a wide and silty artery, meets its tributaries, creating a landscape of immense, sky-bound horizons. It lies 73.1 miles south-east of Fairbanks, AK (from Fairbanks, AK: bearing 129°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-north-west of Delta Junction. Vast stretches of spruce and birch forest, their green a deep, resonant hue, give way to open meadows that in summer teem with wildflowers, their colors a fleeting, vibrant whisper against the earth. The air here carries the scent of damp soil and pine needles, a clean, sharp fragrance that speaks of the immense wildness pressing in. In the long summer twilight, the sky often ignites with hues of rose and gold, a slow, painterly fade that lingers for hours, casting a luminous glow over the flat, expansive terrain. The very stillness of the place can feel profound, broken only by the distant cry of a bird or the murmur of the river. The history of Big Delta is deeply tied to the land’s bounty and the spirit of those who sought to harness it. Originally a significant trading post for Indigenous peoples, its modern settlement gained momentum with the construction of the Richardson Highway, a vital lifeline through the unforgiving Alaskan interior. The economy here has long been sustained by a blend of resourcefulness and resilience, with agriculture emerging as a notable, if sometimes challenging, endeavor. The long summer days and fertile soil, when managed with care, allow for the growth of impressive crops, a testament to human tenacity in this northern latitude. Further shaping the character of Big Delta is the presence of Fort Greely, a military installation that contributes to the local fabric, bringing a different rhythm to the quiet expanse. The area is also a gateway to the immense natural wonders of the Interior, its open spaces inviting exploration and reflection.
Live animated radar for Big Delta and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Big Delta, Southeast Fairbanks, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 64.1525°N, 145.842222°W |
| Timezone | Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 99737 |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Big Delta, Alaska Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Big Delta, Alaska, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Big Delta includes coordinates 64.152500°N, 145.842222°W, situated in Southeast Fairbanks. ZIP code 99737. Telephone area code: 907. Timezone: Alaska Time (America/Anchorage).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
