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Tracking Late Season Winter Storms; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

Heavy snow and high winds continue in the Great Lakes and Northeast. A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy precipitation to the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. A major winter storm will develop across the northern High Plains tonight into Saturday and rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Above-average temperatures expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Kotzebue Sound greater than 10 NM (PKZ855) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Kotzebue Sound greater than 10 NM (PKZ855)
Issued by: National Weather Service Fairbanks, AK
Last Update: 349 PM AKDT Fri Mar 13 2026



Tonight: NW winds 25 kt. Blowing snow.

Sat: W winds 15 kt.

Sat Night: NW winds 20 kt.

Sun: NW winds 20 kt. Blowing snow.

Sun Night: NW winds 15 kt.

Mon: NW winds 15 kt.

Mon Night: N winds 15 kt.

Tue: NW winds 15 kt.

Wed: NW winds 20 kt.






Zone Forecast: Kotzebue Sound greater than 10 NM (PKZ855)

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