Heavy Snow in the Northwest; Wintry Mix from the Great Lakes to Northeast

Two cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with the main impact being heavy mountain snow across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes today then the Northeast U.S. tonight into Wednesday. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Wales to Cape Thompson greater than 15 NM (PKZ856) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Wales to Cape Thompson greater than 15 NM (PKZ856)
Issued by: National Weather Service Fairbanks, AK
Last Update: 346 AM AKST Tue Jan 6 2026
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Today: N winds 35 kt.

Tonight: N winds 35 kt.

Wed: NW winds 25 kt.

Wed Night: NW winds 20 kt.

Thu: N winds 15 kt.

Thu Night: N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

Fri: N winds 30 kt. Seas 3 ft.

Sat: N winds 35 kt. Seas 6 ft.







Zone Forecast: Wales to Cape Thompson greater than 15 NM (PKZ856)

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