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 >

Last Update: 346 AM AKDT Wed Mar 18 2026

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Fairbanks, AK Local Forecast Office

12NM SW Shaktoolik AK

Marine Zone Forecast


Today
NW winds 15 kt.
Tonight
N winds 20 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Thu
N winds 20 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Thu Night
N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Fri
N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Fri Night
N winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
Sat
N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Sun
S winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.



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346 AM AKDT Wed Mar 18 2026
 
 

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