Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West

Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Last Update: 349 PM AKDT Wed Mar 18 2026

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Fairbanks, AK Local Forecast Office

61NM SSW Gambell AK

Marine Zone Forecast

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

Tonight
NW winds 25 kt.
Thu
N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Thu Night
N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Fri
N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Fri Night
N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
Sat
NW winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
Sat Night
NW winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Sun
W winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Mon
S winds 5 kt. Seas calm.



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349 PM AKDT Wed Mar 18 2026
 
 

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