Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
660
FNAK52 PAFG 080806
FWFWCZ
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Western Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1206 AM AKDT Tue Jul 8 2025
.DISCUSSION...
A cold front moved through west coast and western Interior
overnight generating a few showers and thunderstorms. There is
still a slight chance for a few storms today in the central Interior.
Gusty northwesterly winds are occurring behind this front. Cooler
temperatures and higher humidities will occur today and
Wednesday. Drier air returns Thursday as a high pressure center
develops over the northern Interior. Temperatures warm to
more normal levels this weekend and humidities will fall once
again. Fire activity will increase again and holdovers will
crop up.
AKZ913-090215-
South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range-
Including Walker Lake
1206 AM AKDT Tue Jul 8 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip type Tstms none none
Chance precip (%) 10 0 0
CWR 5 0 0
Tstm Coverage Isolated None None
Temp (24h trend) 60-70 (-17) 30-40 (-6) 55-65
RH % (24h trend) 34-49 (+5) 67-82 (-6) 33-48
20ftWnd(mph) N 11-15 G30 NE 11-15 G30 NE 10-14 G29
Transport wnd (mph) N 18 NE 20 NE 17
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 4300 500 5600
Vent rate (mph-ft) 77400 10000 95200
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 30 to 40.
Highs 64 to 74. North winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 36 to 46. Highs 68 to 78. North
winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 38 to 48. Highs 69 to 79. North
winds around 10 mph.
$$
AKZ914-090215-
Noatak Valley-
Including Noatak and Red Dog Mine
1206 AM AKDT Tue Jul 8 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud cover Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip type None None None
Chance precip (%) 0 0 0
CWR 0 0 0
Tstm Coverage None None None
Temp (24h trend) 52-62 (-13) 29-39 (-3) 51-61
RH % (24h trend) 36-51 (-2) 65-80 (-4) 33-48
20ftWnd(mph) N 10-14 G25 N 11-15 G26 NE 12-16 G27
Transport wnd (mph) N 18 NE 21 NE 18
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 4200 800 5000
Vent rate (mph-ft) 75600 16800 90000
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 32 to 42. Highs 59 to 69. North
winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 38 to 48. Highs 63 to 73. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 42 to 52. Highs 66 to 76. North
winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ916-090215-
Lower Kobuk Valley-
Including Noorvik, Selawik, and Kiana
1206 AM AKDT Tue Jul 8 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud cover Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip type None None None
Chance precip (%) 0 0 0
CWR 0 0 0
Tstm Coverage None None None
Temp (24h trend) 54-64 (-10) 36-46 (-5) 52-62
RH % (24h trend) 37-52 (-9) 63-78 (-6) 35-50
20ftWnd(mph) N 9-13 G23 N 8-12 G22 N 6-10 G20
Transport wnd (mph) N 14 N 14 N 13
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 4300 500 4900
Vent rate (mph-ft) 60200 7000 63700
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37 to 47. Highs 59 to 69. North
winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 50. Highs 63 to 73. West
winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 42 to 52. Highs 65 to 75. West
winds around 10 mph.
$$
AKZ918-090215-
Northern Seward Peninsula-
Including Deering, Buckland, and Candle
1206 AM AKDT Tue Jul 8 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud cover Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip type None None None
Chance precip (%) 0 0 0
CWR 0 0 0
Tstm Coverage None None None
Temp (24h trend) 53-63 (-8) 33-42 (-3) 50-60
RH % (24h trend) 38-53 (-5) 68-83 (-9) 36-51
20ftWnd(mph) NW 11-15 G27 NW 11-15 G27 N 8-12 G23
Transport wnd (mph) NW 18 NW 18 N 15
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 4300 500 4700
Vent rate (mph-ft) 77400 9000 70500
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33 to 43. Highs 55 to 65. North
winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 36 to 45. Highs 57 to 67. Northwest
winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 38 to 47. Highs 61 to 71.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
$$
AKZ919-090215-
Upper Kobuk Valleys-
Including Ambler, Shungnak, and Kobuk
1206 AM AKDT Tue Jul 8 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud cover Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip type Tstms none none
Chance precip (%) 20 0 0
CWR 5 0 0
Tstm Coverage Isolated None None
Temp (24h trend) 61-71 (-16) 34-42 (-7) 56-66
RH % (24h trend) 33-48 (0) 66-81 (-7) 32-47
20ftWnd(mph) NW 8-12 G26 NW 9-13 G26 N 4-8 G19
Transport wnd (mph) NW 14 NW 10 NE 9
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 4100 500 6100
Vent rate (mph-ft) 57400 5000 54900
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers. Lows
33 to 43. Highs 65 to 75. North winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 37 to 47. Highs 68 to 78. West
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 50. Highs 70 to 80.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
$$
AKZ923-090215-
Interior Seward Peninsula-
Including Serpentine Hot Springs, Council, Haycock,
Pilgrim Springs, and Taylor
1206 AM AKDT Tue Jul 8 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type None None None
Chance precip (%) 0 0 0
CWR 0 0 0
Tstm Coverage None None None
Temp (24h trend) 53-63 (-11) 29-39 (-1) 52-62
RH % (24h trend) 39-54 (-1) 73-88 (-6) 36-51
20ftWnd(mph) N 9-13 G25 N 10-14 G25 N 10-14 G26
Transport wnd (mph) N 17 N 15 N 16
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 3900 500 4600
Vent rate (mph-ft) 66300 7500 73600
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29 to 39. Highs 56 to 66. North
winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 33 to 43. Highs 59 to 69. North
winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 36 to 46. Highs 62 to 72. North
winds around 10 mph.
$$
AKZ924-090215-
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including Unalakleet, Stebbins, St Michael, Elim, Koyuk,
and Shaktoolik
1206 AM AKDT Tue Jul 8 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip type None None None
Chance precip (%) 0 0 0
CWR 0 0 0
Tstm Coverage None None None
Temp (24h trend) 56-66 (-9) 38-48 (-2) 55-65
RH % (24h trend) 39-54 (+2) 72-87 (-6) 36-51
20ftWnd(mph) NW 8-12 G22 NW 7-11 G22 N 6-10 G22
Transport wnd (mph) N 13 N 9 N 12
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 3900 300 4900
Vent rate (mph-ft) 50700 2700 58800
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 38 to 48.
Highs 57 to 67. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 41 to 51. Highs
60 to 70. North winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 42 to 52. Highs
63 to 73. North winds around 10 mph.
$$
AKZ925-090215-
Yukon Delta Coast-
Including Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik,
Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Nunam Iqua, and Chevak
1206 AM AKDT Tue Jul 8 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type None None None
Chance precip (%) 0 0 0
CWR 0 0 0
Tstm Coverage None None None
Temp (24h trend) 60-70 (-6) 43-51 (-3) 56-66
RH % (24h trend) ABV 40 (0) 76-91 (-2) ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) N 7-11 G21 N 7-11 G22 NE 9-13 G24
Transport wnd (mph) N 13 N 10 NE 15
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 4100 300 3700
Vent rate (mph-ft) 53300 3000 55500
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 46 to 52. Highs
57 to 67. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Lows
46 to 53. Highs 57 to 67. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 46 to 52. Highs
58 to 68. North winds around 10 mph.
$$
AKZ926-090215-
Lower Yukon River-
Including Russian Mission, St Marys, Pilot Station, and Marshall
1206 AM AKDT Tue Jul 8 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type none none Showers
Chance precip (%) 0 0 20
CWR 0 0 0
Tstm Coverage None None None
Temp (24h trend) 60-70 (-6) 42-52 (-3) 58-68
RH % (24h trend) ABV 40 (0) 75-90 (-8) ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) NW 5-9 G19 NW 6-10 G20 NE 3-7 G17
Transport wnd (mph) NW 9 N 8 NE 8
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 3900 300 3200
Vent rate (mph-ft) 35100 2400 25600
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 44 to 53.
Highs 56 to 66. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 45 to 52. Highs
59 to 69. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 46 to 52. Highs
60 to 70. North winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ928-090215-
Lower Koyukuk Valley-
Including Huslia and Hughes
1206 AM AKDT Tue Jul 8 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 10 10 10
CWR 5 5 5
Tstm Coverage Isolated Isolated Isolated
Temp (24h trend) 59-69 (-13) 34-44 (-6) 55-65
RH % (24h trend) 33-48 (-1) 62-77 (-9) 32-47
20ftWnd(mph) NW 8-12 G24 NW 7-11 G23 Lgt/Var
Transport wnd (mph) NW 14 NW 9 NW 8
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 5600 500 5400
Vent rate (mph-ft) 78400 4500 43200
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Lows
37 to 47. Highs 62 to 72. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Lows
39 to 49. Highs 65 to 75. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 41 to 51. Highs 68 to 78.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ929-090215-
Middle Yukon Valley-
Including Galena, Nulato, Kaltag, Ruby, and Koyukuk
1206 AM AKDT Tue Jul 8 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Mcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 10 10 20
CWR 5 5 5
Tstm Coverage Isolated Isolated Isolated
Temp (24h trend) 62-72 (-8) 37-47 (-4) 55-65
RH % (24h trend) 37-52 (-5) 73-88 (-10) 36-51
20ftWnd(mph) NW 4-8 G19 NW 4-8 G19 Lgt/Var
Transport wnd (mph) NW 12 N 8 N 7
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 5700 300 4700
Vent rate (mph-ft) 68400 2400 32900
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 37 to 47.
Highs 61 to 71. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 40 to 50. Highs
64 to 74. North winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 42 to 52. Highs
66 to 76. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ930-090215-
Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys-
Including Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, and Anvik
1206 AM AKDT Tue Jul 8 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Showers
Chance precip (%) 30 30 50
CWR 5 5 10
Tstm Coverage Isolated Isolated None
Temp (24h trend) 63-73 (-5) 39-49 (-3) 58-68
RH % (24h trend) 39-54 (-2) 77-92 (-7) ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) W 6-10 G19 NW 5-9 G19 Lgt/Var
Transport wnd (mph) W 12 NW 7 W 6
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 4700 300 3500
Vent rate (mph-ft) 56400 2100 21000
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Numerous showers. Lows 42 to 52. Highs 57 to 67.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 41 to 51. Highs
62 to 72. North winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 43 to 53. Highs
64 to 74. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ951-090215-
North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range-
Including Farewell Lake
1206 AM AKDT Tue Jul 8 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Showers
Chance precip (%) 80 80 80
CWR 80 80 80
Tstm Coverage Isolated Isolated None
Temp (24h trend) 61-71 (-1) 44-54 (0) 60-70
RH % (24h trend) ABV 40 (+10) 85-100 (-1) ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) SW 7-11 G21 SW 5-9 G19 SW 5-9 G20
Transport wnd (mph) SW 16 SW 10 S 14
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 3600 400 5500
Vent rate (mph-ft) 57600 4000 77000
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Widespread showers. Lows 41 to 51. Highs 57 to 67.
South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 39 to 49. Highs
61 to 71. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 40 to 50.
Highs 63 to 73. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ952-090215-
Upper Kuskokwim Valley-
Including McGrath, Nikolai, and Takotna
1206 AM AKDT Tue Jul 8 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Showers
Chance precip (%) 60 60 70
CWR 30 40 50
Tstm Coverage Isolated Isolated None
Temp (24h trend) 62-72 (-2) 43-53 (-2) 61-71
RH % (24h trend) ABV 40 (+3) 85-100 (-4) ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) SW 6-10 G19 W 3-7 G17 SW 4-8 G19
Transport wnd (mph) W 14 SW 8 SW 14
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 4100 300 5800
Vent rate (mph-ft) 57400 2400 81200
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Widespread showers. Lows 41 to 51. Highs 58 to 68.
South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 40 to 50. Highs
62 to 72. North winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 42 to 52. Highs
64 to 74. West winds around 5 mph.
$$