Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Fairbanks, AK
Issued by NWS Fairbanks, AK
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FNAK53 PAFG 110035
FWFAFG
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Interior Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
435 PM AKDT Fri May 10 2024
.DISCUSSION...
High temperatures in the 50s to near 60 through this weekend.
Isolated to scattered showers are forecast off and on throughout
the weekend as more disturbances move through the area. Southerly
gap winds of 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph are forecast
tonight and Saturday morning from Isabel Pass to Delta Junction.
Near-critical fire weather conditions are forecast this afternoon
and again early Sat afternoon from Delta Junction south
with minimum RH values of 20 to 30%. Wind speeds and gusts will
be decreasing as RHs fall Saturday morning and afternoon.
A thermal low pressure trough from Tanana to Circle will
persist into Sun. This will cause isolated PM thunderstorms
this afternoon/evening, and again Sun PM. Thunderstorms are
not expected Sat do to drier conditions. There could be
isolated thunderstorms again on Mon.
AKZ934-111845-
White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River-
Including Livengood, Circle Hot Springs, Eagle Summit,
Twelvemile Summit, The Steese Highway from MP 85 to MP 124,
The Elliott Highway from MP 32 to MP 134,
and The Dalton Highway from MP 0 to MP 38
435 PM AKDT Fri May 10 2024
Tonight Sat Sat Night Sun
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy Cloudy
Precip type Tstms Showers None Tstms
Chance precip (%) 50 30 0 50
Temp (24h trend) 23-33 (-1) 48-58 (+3) 26-34 45-55
RH % (24h trend) 85-100 (-15) 22-34 (-15) 67-82 33-48
20ftWnd(mph) S 6-10 G21 SE 6-10 G21 E 3-7 G17 N 4-8 G18
CWR 20 0 0 5
LAL 2 1 1 2
Remarks...Isolated PM Thunderstorms this evening and Sun.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers, snow showers and
isolated thunderstorms. Lows 28 to 37. Highs 45 to 55. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers, snow showers and
isolated thunderstorms. Lows 26 to 36. Highs 47 to 57. South
winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and snow showers.
Lows 26 to 36. Highs 48 to 58. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ935-111845-
Fortymile Country-
Including Eagle, Chicken, and The Taylor Highway north of MP 9
435 PM AKDT Fri May 10 2024
Tonight Sat Sat Night Sun
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy Cloudy
Precip type Tstms Snow showers None Showers
Chance precip (%) 50 30 0 80
Temp (24h trend) 24-34 (-4) 53-63 (+6) 23-33 45-55
RH % (24h trend) 85-100 (-16) 19-31 (-16) 79-94 37-52
20ftWnd(mph) SW 5-9 G21 SE 8-12 G23 SE 3-7 G19 W 3-7 G17
CWR 10 0 0 50
LAL 2 1 1 1
Remarks...Isolated PM Thunderstorms this evening.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.MONDAY...Widespread showers and numerous snow showers. Lows
28 to 36. Highs 47 to 57. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with widespread showers and scattered
snow showers. Lows 27 to 35. Highs 49 to 59. North winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and snow showers.
Lows 26 to 35. Highs 48 to 58. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ936-111845-
Upper Tanana Valley-
Including Tok, Tanacross, Tetlin, Northway, Alcan,
The Alaska Highway east of MP 1392,
The Taylor Highway south of MP 9,
and The Tok Cutoff north of MP 105
435 PM AKDT Fri May 10 2024
Tonight Sat Sat Night Sun
Cloud cover Mcldy Pcldy Mcldy Cloudy
Precip type none None Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 0 0 50 80
Temp (24h trend) 22-32 (-5) 46-56 (+3) 27-35 42-51
RH % (24h trend) 80-95 (-11) 21-32 (+3) 75-90 36-51
20ftWnd(mph) SW 6-10 G20 SE 7-11 G23 S 3-7 G17 W 4-8 G17
CWR 0 0 0 60
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.MONDAY...Numerous showers and snow showers. Lows 29 to 36. Highs
46 to 54. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and snow showers.
Lows 28 to 36. Highs 48 to 57. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 29 to 36.
Highs 49 to 57. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ937-111845-
Delta Junction-
Including Delta Junction, Fort Greely, Deltana, Donnelly Dome,
and The Richardson Highway from MP 241 to MP 270
435 PM AKDT Fri May 10 2024
Tonight Sat Sat Night Sun
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy Cloudy
Precip type Showers None None Showers
Chance precip (%) 20 0 0 60
Temp (24h trend) 30-36 (0) 47-57 (+5) 30 42-52
RH % (24h trend) 52-65 (-35) 22-30 (+5) 60-75 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) S 30 G45 S 25 G40 S 10 G22 W 3-7
CWR 0 0 0 10
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...Near Red Flag conditions from Delta Junction south this
evening and Sat early Afternoon.
Very windy tonight through Sat AM, with winds decreasing Sat PM.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.MONDAY...Numerous showers and snow showers. Lows 31 to 37. Highs
46 to 55. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 31 to 37.
Highs 47 to 56. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 31 to 37.
Highs 48 to 57. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ938-111845-
Upper Chena River Valley-
Including Chena Hot Springs and Chena Hot Springs Road east of MP
34
435 PM AKDT Fri May 10 2024
Tonight Sat Sat Night Sun
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy Cloudy
Precip type Showers Snow showers None Showers
Chance precip (%) 40 0 0 70
Temp (24h trend) 25-32 (-3) 48-58 (+6) 26-32 43-53
RH % (24h trend) 81-96 (-23) 22-32 (-10) 71-86 36-51
20ftWnd(mph) S 9-13 G23 S 11-15 G25 S 4-8 G17 NW 4-8 G19
CWR 20 0 0 20
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.MONDAY...Numerous showers and snow showers. Lows 28 to 35. Highs
46 to 56. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with widespread showers and scattered
snow showers. Lows 26 to 36. Highs 47 to 57. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 26 to 36.
Highs 47 to 57. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ939-111845-
Tanana Flats-
Including Birch Lake and The Richardson Highway from MP 270 to MP
317
435 PM AKDT Fri May 10 2024
Tonight Sat Sat Night Sun
Cloud cover Mcldy Pcldy Mcldy Cloudy
Precip type Showers None None Showers
Chance precip (%) 20 0 0 60
Temp (24h trend) 29-36 (-1) 50-60 (+5) 29-35 47-57
RH % (24h trend) 52-65 (-24) 20-29 (-3) 56-71 31-46
20ftWnd(mph) SE 7-11 G23 SE 8-12 G24 SE 3-7 G18 Lgt/Var
CWR 0 0 0 0
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.MONDAY...Numerous showers and snow showers. Lows 33 to 39. Highs
46 to 56. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 32 to 37.
Highs 48 to 58. West winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 32 to 37.
Highs 49 to 59. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ940-111845-
Eielson AFB and Salcha-
Including Eielson AFB, Salcha, Moose Creek, Harding Lake,
and The Richardson Highway from MP 317 to MP 346
435 PM AKDT Fri May 10 2024
Tonight Sat Sat Night Sun
Cloud cover Mcldy Pcldy Mcldy Cloudy
Precip type Showers None None Showers
Chance precip (%) 30 0 0 60
Temp (24h trend) 30 (-1) 50-59 (+6) 28 47-56
RH % (24h trend) 59-65 (-23) 21-27 (-4) 63-72 35-50
20ftWnd(mph) SE 7-11 G22 SE 9-13 G24 SE 3-7 G17 Lgt/Var
CWR 10 0 0 0
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.MONDAY...Numerous showers and scattered snow showers. Lows in
the mid 30s. Highs 50 to 56. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 31 to 36.
Highs 49 to 58. West winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows in the lower
30s. Highs 50 to 58. Light winds.
$$
AKZ941-111845-
Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills-
Including Ester Dome, Murphy Dome,
and The Parks Highway from MP 325 to MP 342
435 PM AKDT Fri May 10 2024
Tonight Sat Sat Night Sun
Cloud cover Mcldy Pcldy Mcldy Cloudy
Precip type Showers None None Showers
Chance precip (%) 30 0 0 50
Temp (24h trend) 31 (+2) 49-59 (+4) 30 45-55
RH % (24h trend) 57-63 (-17) 21-29 (-2) 52-67 33-48
20ftWnd(mph) S 7-11 G22 SE 6-10 G19 E 3-7 G17 Lgt/Var
CWR 0 0 0 0
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.MONDAY...Numerous showers. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs 46 to
55. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers. Lows in the mid 30s.
Highs 49 to 55. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows in the mid
30s. Highs 49 to 58. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ942-111845-
Chatanika River Valley-
Including Haystack, The Elliott Highway from MP 1 to MP 32,
and The Steese Highway from MP 12 to MP 85
435 PM AKDT Fri May 10 2024
Tonight Sat Sat Night Sun
Cloud cover Mcldy Pcldy Pcldy Cloudy
Precip type Tstms None None Tstms
Chance precip (%) 40 0 0 60
Temp (24h trend) 25-35 (0) 49-59 (+4) 26-33 45-55
RH % (24h trend) 68-83 (-27) 21-31 (-11) 59-74 35-50
20ftWnd(mph) S 6-10 G22 SE 7-11 G21 SE 3-7 N 3-7 G17
CWR 10 0 0 10
LAL 2 1 1 2
Remarks...Isolated PM Thunderstorms this evening and Sun.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.MONDAY...Numerous showers and scattered snow showers. Lows 29 to
38. Highs 44 to 54. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 29 to 38.
Highs 46 to 54. South winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 29 to 38.
Highs 48 to 57. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ943-111845-
Two Rivers-
Including Two Rivers and Chena Hot Springs Road from MP 12 to MP
34
435 PM AKDT Fri May 10 2024
Tonight Sat Sat Night Sun
Cloud cover Mcldy Pcldy Mcldy Cloudy
Precip type Showers None None Showers
Chance precip (%) 40 0 0 60
Temp (24h trend) 29 (-1) 48-58 (+5) 28 46-56
RH % (24h trend) 59-65 (-32) 23-29 (-6) 52-67 35-49
20ftWnd(mph) S 6-10 G19 SE 7-11 G21 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
CWR 10 0 0 10
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.MONDAY...Numerous showers and scattered snow showers. Lows in
the mid 30s. Highs 46 to 56. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with widespread showers. Lows in the mid
30s. Highs 47 to 57. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows in the mid
30s. Highs 49 to 59. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ944-111845-
Fairbanks Metro Area-
Including Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Ester, North Pole, and Fox
435 PM AKDT Fri May 10 2024
Tonight Sat Sat Night Sun
Cloud cover Mcldy Pcldy Mcldy Cloudy
Precip type Showers None None Showers
Chance precip (%) 30 0 0 60
Temp (24h trend) 30 (0) 49-59 (+4) 30 47-57
RH % (24h trend) 59-66 (-29) 20-29 (-2) 54-69 33-48
20ftWnd(mph) S 5-9 G18 SE 6-10 G17 E 3-7 Lgt/Var
CWR 0 0 0 0
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.MONDAY...Numerous showers and scattered snow showers. Lows in
the upper 30s. Highs 47 to 57. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 33 to 38.
Highs 50 to 58. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows in the mid
30s. Highs 50 to 60. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ945-111845-
Nenana-
Including Nenana and The Parks Highway from MP 290 to 325
435 PM AKDT Fri May 10 2024
Tonight Sat Sat Night Sun
Cloud cover Mcldy Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip type Showers None None Showers
Chance precip (%) 20 0 0 50
Temp (24h trend) 33 (0) 52-59 (+5) 32 49-55
RH % (24h trend) 60 (-11) 21 (-1) 51-59 32-41
20ftWnd(mph) S 6-10 G21 SE 7-11 G20 SE 4-8 G17 Lgt/Var
CWR 0 0 0 0
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.MONDAY...Cloudy with scattered showers and snow showers. Lows in
the upper 30s. Highs 51 to 56. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with numerous showers. Lows in the upper
30s. Highs 52 to 58. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows in the upper
30s. Highs 53 to 58. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ946-111845-
Central Interior-
Including Tanana, Minto, Manley Hot Springs, Rampart,
and Lake Minchumina
435 PM AKDT Fri May 10 2024
Tonight Sat Sat Night Sun
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip type Tstms None none Tstms
Chance precip (%) 40 0 0 50
Temp (24h trend) 26-36 (+3) 49-59 (+5) 25-35 46-56
RH % (24h trend) 85-100 (-19) 22-37 (-2) 81-96 32-47
20ftWnd(mph) E 4-8 G18 E 6-10 G20 E 4-8 G17 Lgt/Var
CWR 10 0 0 5
LAL 2 1 1 2
Remarks...Isolated PM Thunderstorms this evening and Sun.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers, snow showers and
isolated thunderstorms. Lows 27 to 37. Highs 46 to 56. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers, isolated
thunderstorms and snow showers. Lows 26 to 35. Highs 48 to 58.
West winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 27 to 36.
Highs 48 to 58. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ947-111845-
Northern Denali Borough-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Kantishna, Anderson,
and The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288
435 PM AKDT Fri May 10 2024
Tonight Sat Sat Night Sun
Cloud cover Mcldy Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip type Showers None None Tstms
Chance precip (%) 30 0 0 60
Temp (24h trend) 23-33 (+1) 49-59 (+5) 23-33 46-56
RH % (24h trend) 71-86 (-26) 21-36 (-5) 71-86 31-46
20ftWnd(mph) SE 30 G45 SE 30 g45 S 8 G19 Lgt/Var
CWR 0 0 0 5
LAL 1 1 1 2
Remarks...Very windy tonight through Sat AM, with winds decreasing Sat PM.
Isolated PM on Sun.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.MONDAY...Numerous showers and scattered snow showers. Lows 24 to
34. Highs 46 to 56. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and snow showers.
Lows 25 to 35. Highs 47 to 57. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and snow showers.
Lows 25 to 35. Highs 48 to 58. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ949-111845-
Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp-
Including Black Rapids and The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to
MP 241
435 PM AKDT Fri May 10 2024
Tonight Sat Sat Night Sun
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy Cloudy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 30 20 20 60
Temp (24h trend) 23-33 (+2) 48-58 (+5) 22-32 42-52
RH % (24h trend) 67-82 (-24) 22-37 (-2) 68-83 38-53
20ftWnd(mph) S 12-16 G31 S 13-17 G31 S 6-10 G22 NW 3-7
CWR 0 0 0 10
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.MONDAY...Numerous showers and snow showers. Lows 24 to 34. Highs
44 to 54. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and snow showers.
Lows 25 to 35. Highs 45 to 55. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and snow showers.
Lows 26 to 36. Highs 45 to 55. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
JB May 24