Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the 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. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Last Update: 345 AM AKDT Tue Mar 17 2026

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Fairbanks, AK Local Forecast Office

35NM N Kaktovik AK

Marine Zone Forecast

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

Today
W winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Tonight
W winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Wed
W winds 15 kt.
Wed Night
W winds 10 kt.
Thu
W winds 15 kt.
Thu Night
W winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Fri
W winds 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Sat
W winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.



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345 AM AKDT Tue Mar 17 2026
 
 

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