Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains
Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Cape Beaufort to Point Franklin out to 15 NM (PKZ812) Issued by: National Weather Service Fairbanks, AK Last Update: 348 PM AKDT Tue Mar 24 2026 |  |
Tonight: S winds 15 kt. Wed: S winds 25 kt. Wed Night: SW winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less. Thu: SW winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less. Thu Night: SW winds 20 kt. Blowing snow. Fri: SW winds 15 kt. Fri Night: SW winds 10 kt. Sat: SW winds 5 kt. Sun: S winds 5 kt. | |
| Zone Forecast: Cape Beaufort to Point Franklin out to 15 NM (PKZ812) | |
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