Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West
Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Western US Arctic Offshore (PKZ500) Issued by: National Weather Service Fairbanks, AK Last Update: 400 PM AKDT Wed Mar 18 2026 | |
| Forecast: No forecast as area is mostly ice-covered. | |
| Zone Forecast: Western US Arctic Offshore (PKZ500) | |
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