Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest
A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Western US Arctic Offshore (PKZ500) Issued by: National Weather Service Fairbanks, AK Last Update: 400 PM AKDT Sat Mar 14 2026 | |
| Forecast: No forecast as area is mostly ice-covered. | |
| Zone Forecast: Western US Arctic Offshore (PKZ500) | |
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