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 >
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This Afternoon
High: -4 °F
W 15kt
< 1ftTonight
Low: -20 °F
W 15kt
< 1ftWednesday
High: -9 °F
NW 15kt
< 1ftWednesday Night
Low: -27 °F
NNW 10kt
< 1ftThursday
High: -14 °F
N 10kt
< 1ftThursday Night
Low: -24 °F
WNW 10kt
< 1ftFriday
High: -6 °F
NW 15kt
< 1ftFriday Night
Low: -20 °F
NNW 10kt
2ftSaturday
High: -2 °F
Light Wind
< 1ft
High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.
Water temperature forecast is experimental.
Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point
Last Update: 3:17 pm AKDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid: 3pm AKDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm AKDT Mar 23, 2026
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*Notices:
- This forecast is for a single location. For safety concerns, mariners should be aware of the weather over a larger area. Forecast information for a larger area can be found within the zone forecast and the NDFD graphics.
- The forecast conditions at a particular point may not exceed the criteria of a Small Craft Advisory, Gale, Storm etc. These watches/warnings/advisories are issued for the entire zone in which the point resides and mariners should act accordingly.
Forecast AreaABOUT THIS FORECAST
| Point Forecast: | 71.4°N 156.49°W |
| Last Update: | 3:17 pm AKDT Mar 17, 2026 |
| Forecast Valid: | 3pm AKDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm AKDT Mar 23, 2026 |
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