Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains
An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Wales to Cape Espenberg out to 15 NM (PKZ807) Issued by: National Weather Service Fairbanks, AK Last Update: 346 AM AKDT Tue Mar 17 2026 |  |
| Today: W winds 15 kt. Tonight: W winds 15 kt. Wed: NW winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less. Wed Night: NW winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less. Thu: N winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less. Thu Night: N winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less. Fri: N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Sat: NW winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. | |
| Zone Forecast: Wales to Cape Espenberg out to 15 NM (PKZ807) | |
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