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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 >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Point Franklin to Cape Halkett from 15 to 75 NM (PKZ859) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Point Franklin to Cape Halkett from 15 to 75 NM (PKZ859)
Issued by: National Weather Service Fairbanks, AK
Last Update: 345 AM AKDT Sat Mar 14 2026		Print

Today: W winds 15 kt.

Tonight: NW winds 15 kt.

Sun: NW winds 15 kt.

Sun Night: W winds 15 kt.

Mon: W winds 15 kt.

Mon Night: W winds 20 kt. Blowing snow.

Tue: NW winds 10 kt.

Wed: NW winds 10 kt.






Zone Forecast: Point Franklin to Cape Halkett from 15 to 75 NM (PKZ859)

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