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 >
| NWS Forecast for: Central US Arctic Offshore (PKZ505) Issued by: National Weather Service Fairbanks, AK Last Update: 400 AM AKDT Wed Mar 18 2026 |  |
| Forecast: No forecast as area is mostly ice-covered. | |
| Zone Forecast: Central US Arctic Offshore (PKZ505) | |
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