Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Last Update: 346 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

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Fairbanks, AK Local Forecast Office

7NM ESE Port Safety AK

Marine Zone Forecast

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

Today
N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Tonight
N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Fri
N winds 20 kt.
Fri Night
N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
Sat
N winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
Sat Night
N winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Sun
W winds 5 kt. Seas calm.
Mon
N winds 5 kt. Seas calm.



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346 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026
 
 

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