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 >

Last Update: 346 AM AKDT Tue Mar 17 2026

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Fairbanks, AK Local Forecast Office

14NM SE Espenberg AK

Marine Zone Forecast


Today
W winds 15 kt.
Tonight
W winds 15 kt. Snow.
Wed
NW winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Wed Night
NW winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Thu
NW winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Thu Night
N winds 20 kt. Blowing snow.
Fri
NW winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Sat
W winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.



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346 AM AKDT Tue Mar 17 2026
 
 

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