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: 345 AM AKDT Wed Mar 18 2026

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Fairbanks, AK Local Forecast Office

22NM NE Alpine AK

Marine Zone Forecast


Today
W winds 15 kt.
Tonight
W winds 10 kt.
Thu
W winds 15 kt.
Thu Night
W winds 10 kt.
Fri
W winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Fri Night
W winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
Sat
SW winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Sun
S winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.



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345 AM AKDT Wed Mar 18 2026
 
 

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