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 181350
FWFAFG
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Interior Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks, AK
550 AM AKDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.DISCUSSION...
Key Messages...
- Periods of rain this morning for most of the Interior with
isolated to scattered showers continuing through midweek.
Temperatures will be cooler with most spots in the 50s/60s. Min
RHs will be high at around 50-80%.
The exception to significant cooling/wet weather is the Upper
Tanana Valley...
- SW Winds remain gusty, up to 20 mph in Tok through Tuesday
afternoon then go nearly calm on Wednesday.
- Temperatures will slightly cool to around 70, and minimum RHs
will be in the upper 20s. RH recovery is poor in Tok as of 6AM
Tuesday morning, only at 45% but 50-70% elsewhere.
- Rain chances don`t return to the region till around Thursday
afternoon, and they can come in the form of thunderstorms,
though it`s a low chance.
AKZ911-190800-
South Slopes Of The Eastern Brooks Range-
Including the city of Arctic Village
550 AM AKDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy (90%) Mcldy (80%) Mcldy (80%)
Precip Type Showers Showers Showers
Chance Precip (%) 90 80 60
CWR 50 20 20
CWR25 10 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) None (0) None (0) None (0)
Temp (24h trend) 64 (+2) 45 (-4) 60
RH % (24h trend) 66 (-8) 99 (+2) 70
Wind 20ft/early(mph) W 6-10 G26 SW 4-8 SW 7-11 G24
Wind 20ft/late(mph) W 3-7 SW 5-9 G21 SW 9-13 G25
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 2500 500 2700
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 9 SW 9 SW 14
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 22500 4500 37800
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs around 60. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs around 60. North winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ912-190800-
South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range-
Including the cities of Wiseman, Coldfoot, Chandalar DOT Camp,
Iniakuk Lake, and the Dalton Highway from MP 165 to MP 232
550 AM AKDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Pcldy (70%) Mcldy (90%) Mcldy (90%)
Precip Type Showers Showers Showers
Chance Precip (%) 50 80 80
CWR 20 60 70
CWR25 0 20 20
Chance of Thunder (%) None (0) None (0) None (0)
Temp (24h trend) 64 (+4) 44 (-5) 57
RH % (24h trend) 71 (-12) 100 (+2) 78
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var SW 7-11 G21 S 5-9 G21
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 3-7 S 6-10 G24 S 4-8 G17
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 2300 700 1500
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 5 SW 12 SW 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 11500 8400 13500
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Showers. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 50s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy with numerous showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Showers. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid 50s.
North winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ931-190800-
Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including the cities of Allakaket, Bettles, Evansville,
and Alatna
550 AM AKDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy (90%) Mcldy (90%) Mcldy (90%)
Precip Type Showers Showers Showers
Chance Precip (%) 90 80 90
CWR 90 70 80
CWR25 40 30 20
Chance of Thunder (%) None (0) None (0) None (0)
Temp (24h trend) 63 (+3) 44 (-6) 59
RH % (24h trend) 72 (-4) 99 (0) 70
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 4-8 G24 SW 7-11 G23 SW 4-8 G21
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 5-9 G20 SW 6-10 G24 SW 4-8 G18
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 1800 500 1600
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 9 SW 12 SW 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 16200 6000 12800
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Showers. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower 60s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy with numerous showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs around 60. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Showers. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the upper
50s. North winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ932-190800-
Dalton Highway Summits-
Including the cities of Gobblers Knob, Prospect Creek,
Finger Mountain, the Yukon River Bridge,
and the Dalton Highway from MP 39 to MP 164
550 AM AKDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy (90%) Mcldy (90%) Mcldy (90%)
Precip Type Showers Showers Showers
Chance Precip (%) 90 80 90
CWR 90 70 80
CWR25 30 20 10
Chance of Thunder (%) None (0) None (0) None (0)
Temp (24h trend) 61 (+2) 40 (-8) 60
RH % (24h trend) 72 (-4) 100 (+1) 66
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 6-10 G29 SW 7-11 G23 SW 6-10 G21
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 6-10 G23 SW 7-11 G25 SW 4-8 G19
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 1800 500 2100
Transport Wnd (mph) W 13 SW 13 SW 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 23400 6500 18900
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with numerous showers. Lows in the
lower 40s. Highs around 60. South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with numerous showers. Lows in the lower
40s. Highs around 60. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the
lower 40s. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ933-190800-
Yukon Flats-
Including the cities of Fort Yukon, Venetie, Circle, Central,
Stevens Village, Beaver, and the Steese Highway north of MP 124
550 AM AKDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy (90%) Mcldy (80%) Mcldy (80%)
Precip Type Showers Showers Showers
Chance Precip (%) 100 90 80
CWR 100 50 20
CWR25 30 10 0
Chance of Thunder (%) None (0) None (0) None (0)
Temp (24h trend) 65 (-3) 46 (-4) 65
RH % (24h trend) 70 (+11) 100 (+1) 57
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 8-12 G35 SW 6-10 G27 SW 7-11 G26
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 7-11 G29 SW 6-10 G24 SW 6-10 G24
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 2400 400 4000
Transport Wnd (mph) W 15 SW 14 SW 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 36000 5600 52000
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid
60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ934-190800-
White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River-
Including the cities of Livengood, Circle Hot Springs,
Eagle Summit, Twelvemile Summit,
the Steese Highway from MP 85 to MP 124,
the Elliott Highway from MP 32 to MP 134,
and the Dalton Highway from MP 0 to MP 38
550 AM AKDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Cloudy (100%)Mcldy (90%) Mcldy (80%)
Precip Type Showers Showers Showers
Chance Precip (%) 100 90 60
CWR 100 30 10
CWR25 60 10 0
Chance of Thunder (%) None (0) None (0) None (0)
Temp (24h trend) 57 (-5) 41 (-5) 61
RH % (24h trend) 73 (+12) 100 (+1) 59
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 11-15 G42 SW 7-11 G36 SW 6-10 G31
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 10-14 G39 SW 7-11 G34 SW 5-9 G24
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 2100 500 3600
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 21 SW 14 SW 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 44100 7000 43200
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the
lower 40s. Highs in the lower 60s. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with numerous showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with numerous showers. Lows in the
lower 40s. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ935-190800-
Fortymile Country-
Including the cities of Eagle, Chicken,
and the Taylor Highway north of MP 9
550 AM AKDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.Above 3000 ft...
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy (90%) Mcldy (80%) Pcldy (60%)
Precip Type Showers Showers Showers
Chance Precip (%) 90 80 50
CWR 70 40 10
CWR25 10 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) None (0) None (0) None (0)
Temp (24h trend) 56 (-10) 38 (-6) 61
RH % (24h trend) 56 (+7) 98 (+6) 47
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 9-13 G39 W 7-11 G32 SW 3-7 G18
Wind 20ft/late(mph) W 10-14 G36 W 4-8 G21 SW 3-7
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3900 500 4400
Transport Wnd (mph) W 23 W 12 SW 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 89700 6000 35200
Remarks...None.
.Below 3000 ft...
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy (90%) Mcldy (80%) Pcldy (60%)
Precip Type Showers Showers Showers
Chance Precip (%) 100 90 50
CWR 90 60 20
CWR25 10 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) None (0) None (0) None (0)
Temp (24h trend) 62 (-9) 38 (-9) 66
RH % (24h trend) 47 (+4) 99 (+10) 40
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 5-9 G29 W 3-7 G26 Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) W 7-11 G29 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4400 400 4800
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 18 W 9 SW 7
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 79200 3600 33600
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid
60s. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows in the lower
40s. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ936-190800-
Upper Tanana Valley-
Including the cities of Tok, Tanacross, Tetlin, Northway, Alcan,
the Alaska Highway east of MP 1392,
the Taylor Highway south of MP 9,
and the Tok Cutoff north of MP 105
550 AM AKDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.East of Tanacross...
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Pcldy (50%) Pcldy (50%) Pcldy (40%)
Precip Type Showers None None
Chance Precip (%) 10 0 0
CWR 0 0 0
CWR25 0 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) None (0) None (0) None (0)
Temp (24h trend) 69 (-4) 39 (-9) 70
RH % (24h trend) 29 (0) 81 (+12) 29
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 6-10 G42 W 6-10 G31 Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) W 10-14 G40 SW 3-7 G19 Lgt/Var
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 5300 400 4900
Transport Wnd (mph) W 17 W 10 S 7
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 90100 4000 34300
Remarks...None.
.West of Tanacross...
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy (70%) Mcldy (70%) Pcldy (40%)
Precip Type Showers None None
Chance Precip (%) 20 0 0
CWR 10 0 0
CWR25 0 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) None (0) None (0) None (0)
Temp (24h trend) 66 (-6) 39 (-9) 69
RH % (24h trend) 35 (+4) 89 (+14) 34
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) W 4-8 G21 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4800 400 5000
Transport Wnd (mph) W 14 W 6 SW 7
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 67200 2400 35000
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the
upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the
mid 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ953-190800-
Eastern Delta Junction-
Including the cities of Deltana and the Alaska Highway from MP
1392 to MP 1415
550 AM AKDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy (80%) Mcldy (80%) Pcldy (50%)
Precip Type Showers Showers None
Chance Precip (%) 30 10 0
CWR 10 0 0
CWR25 0 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) None (0) None (0) None (0)
Temp (24h trend) 66 (-6) 40 (-9) 70
RH % (24h trend) 40 (+5) 95 (+8) 32
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 3-7 G18 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3800 400 5300
Transport Wnd (mph) W 9 W 5 SW 7
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 34200 2000 37100
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the
upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper
60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the
mid 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ937-190800-
Delta Junction-
Including the cities of Delta Junction, Fort Greely,
Donnelly Dome,
and the Richardson Highway from MP 241 to MP 295 near Tenderfoot
550 AM AKDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy (80%) Mcldy (80%) Pcldy (50%)
Precip Type Showers Showers None
Chance Precip (%) 50 20 0
CWR 30 10 0
CWR25 0 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) None (0) None (0) None (0)
Temp (24h trend) 64 (-5) 42 (-9) 69
RH % (24h trend) 48 (+3) 93 (+4) 36
Wind 20ft/early(mph) S 3-7 G28 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) W 3-7 G25 Lgt/Var S 4-8 G27
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3200 400 5300
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 9 SW 5 S 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 28800 2000 47700
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the
upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ938-190800-
Upper Chena River Valley-
Including the cities of Chena Hot Springs and Chena Hot Springs
Road east of MP 34
550 AM AKDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Cloudy (100%)Mcldy (90%) Pcldy (70%)
Precip Type Showers Showers Showers
Chance Precip (%) 100 90 50
CWR 90 30 10
CWR25 50 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) None (0) None (0) None (0)
Temp (24h trend) 56 (-10) 41 (-6) 63
RH % (24h trend) 75 (+19) 100 (0) 53
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 6-10 G28 SW 3-7 G24 Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 5-9 G27 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 2300 500 4200
Transport Wnd (mph) W 20 W 9 SW 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 46000 4500 33600
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the
mid 60s. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with numerous showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs around 60. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows in the lower
40s. Highs around 60. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ939-190800-
Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Birch Lake and the Richardson Highway
from MP 270 to MP 317
550 AM AKDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Cloudy (90%) Mcldy (90%) Pcldy (60%)
Precip Type Showers Showers None
Chance Precip (%) 70 20 0
CWR 60 10 0
CWR25 10 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) None (0) None (0) None (0)
Temp (24h trend) 63 (-6) 44 (-6) 69
RH % (24h trend) 58 (+8) 95 (0) 46
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 4-8 G20 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) W 4-8 G21 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3000 400 4200
Transport Wnd (mph) W 17 W 8 SW 7
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 51000 3200 29400
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the
upper 60s. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with numerous showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ940-190800-
Eielson AFB and Salcha-
Including the cities of Eielson AFB, Salcha, Moose Creek,
Harding Lake, and the Richardson Highway from MP 317 to MP 346
550 AM AKDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Cloudy (100%)Mcldy (90%) Pcldy (60%)
Precip Type Showers Showers Showers
Chance Precip (%) 90 40 30
CWR 80 20 10
CWR25 30 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) None (0) None (0) None (0)
Temp (24h trend) 60 (-9) 43 (-5) 68
RH % (24h trend) 70 (+15) 100 (0) 50
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 3-7 G20 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) W 3-7 G21 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 2300 500 4200
Transport Wnd (mph) W 15 W 7 SW 7
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 34500 3500 29400
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the
upper 60s. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy with numerous showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the mid 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ941-190800-
Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills-
Including the cities of Ester Dome, Murphy Dome,
and the Parks Highway from MP 325 to MP 342
550 AM AKDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Cloudy (100%)Mcldy (90%) Pcldy (70%)
Precip Type Showers Showers None
Chance Precip (%) 90 30 0
CWR 90 10 0
CWR25 40 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) None (0) None (0) None (0)
Temp (24h trend) 59 (-5) 45 (-4) 65
RH % (24h trend) 74 (+17) 97 (-3) 58
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 7-11 G28 SW 3-7 G19 Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 5-9 G26 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 2600 500 3700
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 20 W 12 SW 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 52000 6000 29600
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
mid 60s. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with numerous showers. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the lower 60s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ942-190800-
Chatanika River Valley-
Including the cities of Haystack,
the Elliott Highway from MP 1 to MP 32,
and the Steese Highway from MP 12 to MP 85
550 AM AKDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Cloudy (100%)Mcldy (90%) Mcldy (80%)
Precip Type Showers Showers Showers
Chance Precip (%) 100 90 50
CWR 90 30 10
CWR25 60 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) None (0) None (0) None (0)
Temp (24h trend) 56 (-7) 43 (-5) 63
RH % (24h trend) 76 (+19) 98 (-2) 60
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 9-13 G31 SW 4-8 G24 Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 6-10 G27 SW 3-7 G20 SW 3-7 G17
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 2100 500 3600
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 18 SW 10 SW 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 37800 5000 32400
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the
lower 60s. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with numerous showers. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs around 60. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs around 60. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ943-190800-
Two Rivers-
Including the cities of Two Rivers and Chena Hot Springs Road
from MP 12 to MP 34
550 AM AKDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Cloudy (100%)Mcldy (90%) Mcldy (70%)
Precip Type Showers Showers Showers
Chance Precip (%) 90 90 30
CWR 90 20 10
CWR25 60 10 0
Chance of Thunder (%) None (0) None (0) None (0)
Temp (24h trend) 59 (-7) 43 (-5) 66
RH % (24h trend) 78 (+20) 100 (0) 57
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 6-10 G26 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 4-8 G26 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 2300 500 4200
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 18 SW 9 SW 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 41400 4500 33600
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid
60s. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy with numerous showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ944-190800-
Fairbanks Metro Area-
Including the cities of Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Ester,
North Pole, and Fox
550 AM AKDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Cloudy (100%)Mcldy (90%) Pcldy (70%)
Precip Type Showers Showers Showers
Chance Precip (%) 90 30 20
CWR 90 10 10
CWR25 40 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) None (0) None (0) None (0)
Temp (24h trend) 61 (-6) 46 (-4) 67
RH % (24h trend) 71 (+14) 100 (0) 54
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 5-9 G23 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 4-8 G23 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 2600 400 4100
Transport Wnd (mph) W 21 W 9 SW 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 54600 3600 32800
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
upper 60s. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the mid 60s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the mid 60s. Light winds.
$$
AKZ945-190800-
Nenana-
Including the cities of Nenana and the Parks Highway from MP
290 to 325
550 AM AKDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Cloudy (100%)Mcldy (90%) Pcldy (70%)
Precip Type Showers Showers None
Chance Precip (%) 80 20 0
CWR 80 10 0
CWR25 20 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) None (0) None (0) None (0)
Temp (24h trend) 63 (-4) 46 (-4) 68
RH % (24h trend) 59 (+8) 90 (-2) 50
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 6-10 G24 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 6-10 G23 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3300 400 3700
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 21 SW 12 SW 7
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 69300 4800 25900
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the
upper 60s. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with numerous showers. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ946-190800-
Central Interior-
Including the cities of Tanana, Minto, Manley Hot Springs,
Rampart, and Lake Minchumina
550 AM AKDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Cloudy (100%)Mcldy (80%) Mcldy (80%)
Precip Type Showers Showers Showers
Chance Precip (%) 90 90 80
CWR 90 50 50
CWR25 40 10 10
Chance of Thunder (%) None (0) None (0) None (0)
Temp (24h trend) 61 (0) 43 (-5) 65
RH % (24h trend) 69 (-2) 100 (0) 59
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 9-13 G34 SW 4-8 G21 Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 7-11 G26 SW 3-7 G21 Lgt/Var
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 2500 500 3000
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 15 SW 12 SW 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 37500 6000 24000
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the mid 60s. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with numerous showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Cloudy with numerous showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
Highs around 60. North winds around 5 mph.
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AKZ947-190800-
Northern Denali Borough-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Kantishna,
Anderson, and the Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288
550 AM AKDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy (90%) Mcldy (80%) Pcldy (70%)
Precip Type Showers Showers Showers
Chance Precip (%) 40 30 20
CWR 20 10 10
CWR25 0 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) None (0) None (0) None (0)
Temp (24h trend) 65 (+2) 40 (-7) 67
RH % (24h trend) 56 (-1) 100 (+10) 51
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 6-10 G35 SW 3-7 G23 Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 7-11 G31 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3200 400 3600
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 18 SW 10 SW 7
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 57600 4000 25200
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the
lower 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with numerous showers. Lows in the lower
40s. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the
lower 40s. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
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AKZ948-190800-
Southern Denali Borough-
Including the cities of Cantwell, Carlo Creek,
and the Parks Highway from MP 202 MP 237
550 AM AKDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy (80%) Mcldy (80%) Mcldy (70%)
Precip Type Showers Showers Showers
Chance Precip (%) 80 60 60
CWR 60 30 20
CWR25 10 10 0
Chance of Thunder (%) None (0) None (0) None (0)
Temp (24h trend) 58 (+4) 39 (-4) 59
RH % (24h trend) 62 (-8) 95 (+4) 60
Wind 20ft/early(mph) S 5-9 G29 SW 4-8 G21 S 3-7 G23
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 7-11 G26 Lgt/Var S 4-8 G23
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 2400 500 2900
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 16 SW 9 S 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 38400 4500 29000
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the
lower 40s. Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Showers. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid 50s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Cloudy with numerous showers. Lows in the upper 30s.
Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
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AKZ949-190800-
Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp-
Including the cities of Black Rapids and the Richardson Highway
from MP 224 to MP 241
550 AM AKDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy (80%) Mcldy (80%) Pcldy (50%)
Precip Type Showers Showers Showers
Chance Precip (%) 40 30 20
CWR 20 10 10
CWR25 0 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) None (0) None (0) None (0)
Temp (24h trend) 63 (-4) 43 (-5) 66
RH % (24h trend) 50 (+2) 85 (+5) 44
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 4-8 G31 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 5-9 G29 Lgt/Var SE 3-7 G27
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3200 400 4300
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 15 SW 7 SW 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 48000 2800 34400
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
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AKZ950-190800-
Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp-
Including the cities of Trims Camp and the Richardson Highway
from MP 202 to MP 224
550 AM AKDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy (80%) Mcldy (70%) Pcldy (60%)
Precip Type Showers Showers Showers
Chance Precip (%) 80 70 50
CWR 60 30 10
CWR25 10 10 0
Chance of Thunder (%) None (0) None (0) None (0)
Temp (24h trend) 60 (-2) 37 (-6) 61
RH % (24h trend) 55 (+7) 96 (+7) 51
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 8-12 G48 SW 4-8 G32 SW 3-7 G18
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 8-12 G43 SW 3-7 G23 SW 4-8 G19
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 2800 500 3800
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 22 SW 13 SW 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 61600 6500 38000
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Showers. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs around 60.
South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Showers. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the upper 50s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows in the upper
30s. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds around 5 mph.
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