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

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Last Update: 348 PM AKDT Tue Mar 17 2026

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Fairbanks, AK Local Forecast Office

Marine Zone Forecast

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

Tonight
NW winds 20 kt.
Wed
NW winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Wed Night
N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Thu
N winds 20 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Thu Night
N winds 15 kt.
Fri
N winds 10 kt.
Fri Night
N winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Sat
E winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Sun
E winds 5 kt. Seas calm.



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348 PM AKDT Tue Mar 17 2026
 
 

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