Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Last Update: 345 AM AKST Tue Feb 17 2026

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Fairbanks, AK Local Forecast Office

Marine Zone Forecast

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

Today
E winds 25 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Tonight
E winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Wed
SE winds 20 kt.
Wed Night
SW winds 15 kt.
Thu
SW winds 15 kt.
Thu Night
N winds 20 kt.
Fri
S winds 15 kt.
Sat
SE winds 20 kt.



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345 AM AKST Tue Feb 17 2026
 
 

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