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 101049
FWFAFG
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Interior Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks, AK
249 AM AKDT Thu Sep 10 2026
.DISCUSSION...
Key Messages...
- Winds continue to weaken Thursday morning following the cold
front Wednesday.
- Temperatures warm slightly Thursday and further Friday. Areas in
the Upper Tanana could see highs in the upper 60s on Friday with
min RHs near 40%. Temperatures cool once more over the weekend.
- Showery conditions over the Southeastern Interior diminish
Thursday and Friday.Showers return early Saturday.
AKZ935-110500-
Fortymile Country-
Including the cities of Eagle, Chicken,
and the Taylor Highway north of MP 9
249 AM AKDT Thu Sep 10 2026
.Above 3000 ft...
Today Tonight Fri
Cloud Cover Pcldy (70%) Mcldy (90%) Pcldy (50%)
Precip Type Showers Showers Showers
Chance Precip (%) 50 90 40
CWR 30 50 20
CWR25 0 10 0
Chance of Thunder (%) None (0) None (0) None (0)
Temp (24h trend) 48 (+3) 36 (0) 59
RH % (24h trend) 61 (-18) 99 (+2) 50
Wind 20ft/early(mph) W 6-10 G24 SW 6-10 G25 SW 6-10 G27
Wind 20ft/late(mph) W 4-8 G17 SW 8-12 G31 SW 6-10 G24
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3300 500 1900
Transport Wnd (mph) W 13 W 15 W 14
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 42900 7500 26600
Remarks...None.
.Below 3000 ft...
Today Tonight Fri
Cloud Cover Pcldy (70%) Mcldy (90%) Pcldy (40%)
Precip Type Showers Showers Showers
Chance Precip (%) 60 80 50
CWR 40 40 20
CWR25 0 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) None (0) None (0) None (0)
Temp (24h trend) 53 (+3) 36 (-3) 63
RH % (24h trend) 53 (-17) 97 (+1) 44
Wind 20ft/early(mph) W 4-8 G19 SW 3-7 G19 S 3-7 G21
Wind 20ft/late(mph) W 3-7 SW 3-7 G21 S 4-8 G19
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3800 300 1900
Transport Wnd (mph) W 10 W 9 SW 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 38000 2700 19000
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the mid 50s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers. Lows in the
upper 30s. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid
50s. East winds around 5 mph.
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AKZ936-110500-
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
249 AM AKDT Thu Sep 10 2026
.East of Tanacross...
Today Tonight Fri
Cloud Cover Pcldy (60%) Mcldy (70%) Mclear (20%)
Precip Type Showers Showers None
Chance Precip (%) 40 20 0
CWR 10 0 0
CWR25 0 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) None (0) None (0) None (0)
Temp (24h trend) 54 (+3) 33 (-5) 66
RH % (24h trend) 55 (-9) 91 (-3) 39
Wind 20ft/early(mph) W 3-7 G18 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 3-7 G18 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3500 300 2000
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 12 S 7 SW 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 42000 2100 16000
Remarks...None.
.West of Tanacross...
Today Tonight Fri
Cloud Cover Mcldy (80%) Mcldy (80%) Pcldy (40%)
Precip Type Showers Showers Showers
Chance Precip (%) 70 70 20
CWR 40 20 10
CWR25 10 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) None (0) None (0) None (0)
Temp (24h trend) 51 (0) 36 (-3) 64
RH % (24h trend) 69 (+4) 95 (-3) 44
Wind 20ft/early(mph) W 3-7 G17 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 2000 300 1300
Transport Wnd (mph) W 8 W 5 S 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 16000 1500 7800
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the
lower 40s. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers. Lows in the
upper 30s. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the
upper 50s. Light winds.
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AKZ937-110500-
Delta Junction-
Including the cities of Delta Junction, Fort Greely,
Donnelly Dome,
and the Richardson Highway from MP 241 to MP 295 near Tenderfoot
249 AM AKDT Thu Sep 10 2026
Today Tonight Fri
Cloud Cover Mcldy (90%) Mcldy (80%) Pcldy (50%)
Precip Type Showers Showers Showers
Chance Precip (%) 80 70 30
CWR 50 20 10
CWR25 10 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) None (0) None (0) None (0)
Temp (24h trend) 52 (-2) 40 (-2) 63
RH % (24h trend) 80 (+19) 99 (+2) 56
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var SE 3-7
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 1300 300 1400
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 7 S 5 S 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 9100 1500 8400
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with numerous showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40. Highs in the upper 50s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the
upper 50s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ953-110500-
Eastern Delta Junction-
Including the cities of Deltana and the Alaska Highway from MP
1392 to MP 1415
249 AM AKDT Thu Sep 10 2026
Today Tonight Fri
Cloud Cover Mcldy (90%) Mcldy (80%) Pcldy (50%)
Precip Type Showers Showers Showers
Chance Precip (%) 60 60 20
CWR 40 10 10
CWR25 10 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) None (0) None (0) None (0)
Temp (24h trend) 51 (-3) 39 (-2) 63
RH % (24h trend) 81 (+18) 99 (0) 52
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 1200 300 1200
Transport Wnd (mph) W 6 SE 3 S 5
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 7200 900 6000
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with numerous showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the
upper 50s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40. Highs in the upper 50s.
East winds around 5 mph.
$$