Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Last Update: 346 AM AKST Tue Dec 30 2025

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Fairbanks, AK Local Forecast Office

61NM SSW Gambell AK

Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT......HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

Today
SW winds 25 kt becoming NW. Seas 7 ft building to 10 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
Tonight
N winds 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less. Heavy freezing spray.
Wed
NE winds 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less. Heavy freezing spray.
Wed Night
E winds 35 kt. Seas 12 ft. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less. Heavy freezing spray.
Thu
E winds 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less. Heavy freezing spray.
Thu Night
E winds 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
Fri
E winds 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
Sat
E winds 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.



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346 AM AKST Tue Dec 30 2025
 
 

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