Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
762
FNAK52 PAFG 162038
FWFWCZ
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Western Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1238 PM AKDT Wed Jul 16 2025
.DISCUSSION...
Fire weather continues to be dampered by the broad low across the
Bering Sea, with a seperate closed low lifting into the YK Delta
over the next 24 hours. Winds are turning easterly across the
zone in response to this closed low, with easterly winds becoming
more southerly Thursday. Expect sustained winds to be less than 15
mph, with gusts into the mid to upper teens at times. Multiple
waves of light rain showers are anticipated through the weekend as
the broad low across the Bering Sea lifts north, driving moist
southwest flow, with temperatures below 75 and RH remaining above
40 percent.
AKZ913-171445-
South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range-
Including Walker Lake
1238 PM AKDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Tonight Thu Thu Night Fri
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 30 40 40 60
CWR 0 10 10 10
Tstm Coverage None None None None
Temp (24h trend) 41-51 (0) 65-75 (+5) 42-52 67-77
RH % (24h trend) 85-100 (-1) ABV 40 (-9) 84-99 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Transport wnd (mph) NE 6 E 6 E 6 SE 6
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 400 3600 200 5200
Vent rate (mph-ft) 2400 21600 1200 31200
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 43 to 53.
Highs 63 to 73. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 41 to 51.
Highs 69 to 79. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 41 to 51.
Highs 69 to 79. South winds around 10 mph.
$$
AKZ914-171445-
Noatak Valley-
Including Noatak and Red Dog Mine
1238 PM AKDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Tonight Thu Thu Night Fri
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy Pcldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 30 40 40 50
CWR 0 10 10 10
Tstm Coverage None None None None
Temp (24h trend) 44-54 (+3) 57-67 (+6) 46-56 62-72
RH % (24h trend) 85-100 (-5) ABV 40 (-9) 84-99 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Transport wnd (mph) NE 7 SE 7 E 8 SE 7
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 300 2600 300 5000
Vent rate (mph-ft) 2100 18200 2400 35000
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 46 to 56.
Highs 64 to 74. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 46 to 56.
Highs 62 to 72. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 46 to 56.
Highs 63 to 73. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
$$
AKZ916-171445-
Lower Kobuk Valley-
Including Noorvik, Selawik, and Kiana
1238 PM AKDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Tonight Thu Thu Night Fri
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy Pcldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 40 30 30 40
CWR 10 10 10 0
Tstm Coverage None None None None
Temp (24h trend) 49-56 (+4) 59-69 (+5) 49-57 63-73
RH % (24h trend) 85-100 (-1) ABV 40 (-9) 85-100 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Transport wnd (mph) NE 6 SE 9 SE 8 S 6
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 300 2900 300 4700
Vent rate (mph-ft) 1800 26100 2400 28200
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 51 to 59.
Highs 62 to 72. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 51 to 59.
Highs 63 to 73. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 51 to 60.
Highs 64 to 74. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
$$
AKZ918-171445-
Northern Seward Peninsula-
Including Deering, Buckland, and Candle
1238 PM AKDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Tonight Thu Thu Night Fri
Cloud cover Cloudy Mcldy Mcldy Pcldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 50 40 40 60
CWR 30 10 20 10
Tstm Coverage None None None None
Temp (24h trend) 46-54 (+2) 57-67 (+3) 45-54 60-70
RH % (24h trend) 91-100 (+1) ABV 40 (-6) 91-100 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) NE 4-8 E 3-7 SE 3-7 Lgt/Var
Transport wnd (mph) NE 7 SE 13 S 9 SE 7
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 300 4200 300 3900
Vent rate (mph-ft) 2100 54600 2700 27300
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 46 to 56.
Highs 60 to 70. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 45 to 55.
Highs 60 to 70. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 46 to 56.
Highs 61 to 71. South winds around 10 mph.
$$
AKZ919-171445-
Upper Kobuk Valleys-
Including Ambler, Shungnak, and Kobuk
1238 PM AKDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Tonight Thu Thu Night Fri
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy Pcldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 30 30 30 50
CWR 0 0 0 10
Tstm Coverage None None None None
Temp (24h trend) 43-53 (-1) 64-74 (+5) 44-54 68-78
RH % (24h trend) 88-100 (-1) 40-55 (-11) 85-100 39-54
20ftWnd(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Transport wnd (mph) NE 5 E 6 SE 5 S 5
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 300 3700 200 5500
Vent rate (mph-ft) 1500 22200 1000 27500
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 45 to 55.
Highs 64 to 74. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 43 to 53.
Highs 70 to 80. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 43 to 53.
Highs 70 to 80. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
$$
AKZ923-171445-
Interior Seward Peninsula-
Including Serpentine Hot Springs, Council, Haycock,
Pilgrim Springs, and Taylor
1238 PM AKDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Tonight Thu Thu Night Fri
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 40 50 50 60
CWR 0 20 40 20
Tstm Coverage None None None None
Temp (24h trend) 41-51 (0) 56-66 (+1) 40-50 58-68
RH % (24h trend) 86-100 (-3) ABV 40 (-1) 86-100 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) Lgt/Var E 4-8 SE 3-7 Lgt/Var
Transport wnd (mph) NE 9 SE 12 S 9 SE 8
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 400 4100 300 3500
Vent rate (mph-ft) 3600 49200 2700 28000
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 41 to 51.
Highs 58 to 68. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 39 to 49.
Highs 58 to 68. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 40 to 50.
Highs 58 to 68. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
$$
AKZ924-171445-
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including Unalakleet, Stebbins, St Michael, Elim, Koyuk,
and Shaktoolik
1238 PM AKDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Tonight Thu Thu Night Fri
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Pcldy Mcldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 50 50 40 60
CWR 20 20 20 30
Tstm Coverage None None None None
Temp (24h trend) 45-55 (+2) 57-67 (0) 44-54 58-68
RH % (24h trend) 85-100 (-3) ABV 40 (0) 86-99 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) NE 4-8 SE 4-8 SE 3-7 SE 3-7
Transport wnd (mph) E 10 SE 14 SE 7 SE 8
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 400 3900 300 3600
Vent rate (mph-ft) 4000 54600 2100 28800
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 44 to 54.
Highs 57 to 67. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 45 to 55.
Highs 59 to 69. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 47 to 56. Highs
60 to 70. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
$$
AKZ925-171445-
Yukon Delta Coast-
Including Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik,
Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Nunam Iqua, and Chevak
1238 PM AKDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Tonight Thu Thu Night Fri
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 50 60 60 60
CWR 30 30 40 50
Tstm Coverage None None None None
Temp (24h trend) 46-53 (+2) 53-63 (-1) 46-52 53-63
RH % (24h trend) 93-100 (+1) ABV 40 (+5) 93-100 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) NE 4-8 SE 7-11 G19 SE 6-10 G17 SE 6-10 G17
Transport wnd (mph) NE 9 S 15 SE 8 SE 12
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 400 2500 400 3500
Vent rate (mph-ft) 3600 37500 3200 42000
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with numerous showers. Lows 46 to 52.
Highs 54 to 64. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 47 to 53. Highs
55 to 65. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 48 to 54. Highs
55 to 65. South winds around 15 mph.
$$
AKZ926-171445-
Lower Yukon River-
Including Russian Mission, St Marys, Pilot Station, and Marshall
1238 PM AKDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Tonight Thu Thu Night Fri
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 70 60 60 60
CWR 60 50 30 40
Tstm Coverage None None None None
Temp (24h trend) 45-51 (-1) 50-60 (-3) 45-51 50-60
RH % (24h trend) 93-100 (+5) ABV 40 (+6) 93-100 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) NE 3-7 S 4-8 SE 3-7 SE 4-8
Transport wnd (mph) E 7 S 12 E 8 SE 9
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 400 2100 500 3500
Vent rate (mph-ft) 2800 25200 4000 31500
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 45 to 51.
Highs 52 to 62. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 47 to 53. Highs
55 to 65. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 48 to 54. Highs
53 to 63. South winds around 10 mph.
$$
AKZ928-171445-
Lower Koyukuk Valley-
Including Huslia and Hughes
1238 PM AKDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Tonight Thu Thu Night Fri
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 40 30 30 50
CWR 10 0 0 10
Tstm Coverage None None None None
Temp (24h trend) 45-54 (+1) 61-71 (+4) 44-53 65-75
RH % (24h trend) 85-100 (-3) ABV 40 (-12) 85-100 40-55
20ftWnd(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Transport wnd (mph) NE 7 S 8 SW 5 E 6
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 300 4200 200 5200
Vent rate (mph-ft) 2100 33600 1000 31200
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 45 to 55.
Highs 63 to 73. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 44 to 54.
Highs 66 to 76. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 45 to 55.
Highs 66 to 76. South winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ929-171445-
Middle Yukon Valley-
Including Galena, Nulato, Kaltag, Ruby, and Koyukuk
1238 PM AKDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Tonight Thu Thu Night Fri
Cloud cover Mcldy Pcldy Pcldy Mcldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 40 40 40 60
CWR 10 10 0 10
Tstm Coverage None None None None
Temp (24h trend) 44-54 (+2) 60-70 (+1) 44-53 63-73
RH % (24h trend) 85-100 (-4) ABV 40 (-3) 85-100 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) NE 3-7 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Transport wnd (mph) NE 9 S 12 NE 5 SE 6
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 400 5000 200 5100
Vent rate (mph-ft) 3600 60000 1000 30600
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 44 to 54.
Highs 59 to 69. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 45 to 55.
Highs 63 to 73. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 46 to 56.
Highs 62 to 72. South winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ930-171445-
Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys-
Including Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, and Anvik
1238 PM AKDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Tonight Thu Thu Night Fri
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Pcldy Mcldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 70 40 40 60
CWR 50 20 10 30
Tstm Coverage None None None None
Temp (24h trend) 41-51 (-2) 56-66 (-2) 42-52 56-66
RH % (24h trend) 90-100 (+3) ABV 40 (+3) 88-100 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) Lgt/Var SE 3-7 SE 3-7 SE 3-7
Transport wnd (mph) E 8 S 13 E 6 S 8
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 400 4800 300 4200
Vent rate (mph-ft) 3200 62400 1800 33600
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 42 to 52.
Highs 56 to 66. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 43 to 53.
Highs 59 to 69. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 45 to 55. Highs
58 to 68. South winds around 10 mph.
$$
AKZ951-171445-
North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range-
Including Farewell Lake
1238 PM AKDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Tonight Thu Thu Night Fri
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Mcldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 60 30 30 60
CWR 20 0 10 20
Tstm Coverage None None None None
Temp (24h trend) 39-49 (-2) 58-68 (-2) 40-50 57-67
RH % (24h trend) 83-98 (+9) ABV 40 (+5) 83-98 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Transport wnd (mph) S 9 S 8 E 7 SW 7
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 400 4900 300 4300
Vent rate (mph-ft) 3600 39200 2100 30100
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 40 to 50.
Highs 59 to 69. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 42 to 52.
Highs 63 to 73. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 43 to 53. Highs
62 to 72. South winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ952-171445-
Upper Kuskokwim Valley-
Including McGrath, Nikolai, and Takotna
1238 PM AKDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Tonight Thu Thu Night Fri
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Pcldy Mcldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 60 30 30 50
CWR 40 0 0 10
Tstm Coverage None None None None
Temp (24h trend) 41-51 (-1) 59-69 (-3) 42-52 59-69
RH % (24h trend) 89-100 (+8) ABV 40 (+6) 86-100 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) Lgt/Var S 3-7 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Transport wnd (mph) S 7 S 13 NE 5 SW 7
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 400 5000 300 4800
Vent rate (mph-ft) 2800 65000 1500 33600
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 41 to 51.
Highs 59 to 69. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 42 to 52.
Highs 63 to 73. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 44 to 54.
Highs 61 to 71. South winds around 5 mph.
$$
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