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. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Last Update: 349 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

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Fairbanks, AK Local Forecast Office

43NM NW Pikmiktalik AK

Marine Zone Forecast

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

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



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349 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026
 
 

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