Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
087
FNAK52 PAFG 290833
FWFWCZ
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Western Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1233 AM AKDT Tue Jul 29 2025
.DISCUSSION...
A low pressure system over the Arctic Ocean continues to rotate
energy through northern and central Alaska. The west-southwest flow
has plenty of moisture in it. Breezy southwesterly winds will
continue on Tuesday. Cloudy skies...cooler temperatures...widespread
rain and high humidities will continue Tuesday and Wednesday
throughout the west coast and western Interior. On Wednesday winds
turn more northwesterly and decrease. Wednesday night skies begin to
clear as a ridge of high pressure builds over the region. A warming
and drying trend will develop Thursday into the weekend.
Temperatures should rise into the 70s again with decreasing
humidities. Breezy east-northeast winds will develop on Friday.
AKZ913-300245-
South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range-
Including Walker Lake
1233 AM AKDT Tue Jul 29 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud cover Mcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Showers Showers None
Chance precip (%) 80 50 0
CWR 70 10 0
Tstm Coverage None None None
Temp (24h trend) 59-69 (-2) 41-49 (-5) 64-74
RH % (24h trend) ABV 40 (+2) 89-100 (-1) ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) SW 6-10 G20 W 5-9 G18 Lgt/Var
Transport wnd (mph) W 9 N 6 NW 6
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 3500 300 4700
Vent rate (mph-ft) 31500 1800 28200
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 41 to 49. Highs 71 to 81. East
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 44 to 53. Highs 73 to 83. South
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 55. Highs 75 to 85.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
$$
AKZ914-300245-
Noatak Valley-
Including Noatak and Red Dog Mine
1233 AM AKDT Tue Jul 29 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud cover Mcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Showers None None
Chance precip (%) 70 0 0
CWR 40 0 0
Tstm Coverage None None None
Temp (24h trend) 53-63 (-2) 37-47 (-6) 58-68
RH % (24h trend) ABV 40 (-9) 85-99 (-3) ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) NW 6-10 G21 NW 6-10 G21 Lgt/Var
Transport wnd (mph) NW 13 N 7 W 7
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 3500 300 4700
Vent rate (mph-ft) 45500 2100 32900
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 50. Highs 63 to 73.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 55. Highs 66 to 76. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 48 to 58. Highs 67 to 77. East
winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ916-300245-
Lower Kobuk Valley-
Including Noorvik, Selawik, and Kiana
1233 AM AKDT Tue Jul 29 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud cover Mcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Showers None None
Chance precip (%) 70 0 0
CWR 40 0 0
Tstm Coverage None None None
Temp (24h trend) 54-63 (-4) 43-49 (-5) 58-68
RH % (24h trend) ABV 40 (+4) 92-100 (-2) ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) W 9-13 G25 W 10-14 G25 SW 5-9 G19
Transport wnd (mph) W 16 W 10 W 10
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 2900 400 3800
Vent rate (mph-ft) 46400 4000 38000
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 52. Highs 63 to 73.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 57. Highs 67 to 77. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 53 to 60. Highs 68 to 78.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
$$
AKZ918-300245-
Northern Seward Peninsula-
Including Deering, Buckland, and Candle
1233 AM AKDT Tue Jul 29 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Pcldy
Precip type Showers Showers None
Chance precip (%) 60 30 0
CWR 30 0 0
Tstm Coverage None None None
Temp (24h trend) 51-61 (-4) 40-48 (-5) 56-66
RH % (24h trend) ABV 40 (+4) 91-100 (0) ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) W 5-9 G20 NW 4-8 G19 Lgt/Var
Transport wnd (mph) NW 13 NW 9 NW 8
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 2400 400 3800
Vent rate (mph-ft) 31200 3600 30400
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 41 to 49. Highs 62 to 72.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 46 to 55. Highs 66 to 76. East
winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 58. Highs 67 to 77. East
winds around 10 mph.
$$
AKZ919-300245-
Upper Kobuk Valleys-
Including Ambler, Shungnak, and Kobuk
1233 AM AKDT Tue Jul 29 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud cover Mcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Showers Showers None
Chance precip (%) 70 40 0
CWR 50 10 0
Tstm Coverage None None None
Temp (24h trend) 59-69 (-3) 42-48 (-5) 63-73
RH % (24h trend) ABV 40 (+5) 89-100 (-1) ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) SW 6-10 G23 W 7-11 G21 W 4-8
Transport wnd (mph) W 13 W 8 W 7
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 3200 300 4600
Vent rate (mph-ft) 41600 2400 32200
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 48. Highs 71 to 81. West
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 44 to 53. Highs 74 to 84. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 46 to 56. Highs 75 to 85.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ923-300245-
Interior Seward Peninsula-
Including Serpentine Hot Springs, Council, Haycock,
Pilgrim Springs, and Taylor
1233 AM AKDT Tue Jul 29 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Pcldy
Precip type Showers Showers None
Chance precip (%) 40 20 0
CWR 10 0 0
Tstm Coverage None None None
Temp (24h trend) 51-61 (-2) 39-49 (-3) 57-67
RH % (24h trend) ABV 40 (-6) 93-100 (-1) ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) NW 3-7 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Transport wnd (mph) NW 8 N 7 NE 5
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 2200 300 4100
Vent rate (mph-ft) 17600 2100 20500
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 39 to 49. Highs 62 to 72. East
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 42 to 52. Highs 65 to 75. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 46 to 56. Highs 66 to 76. East
winds around 10 mph.
$$
AKZ924-300245-
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including Unalakleet, Stebbins, St Michael, Elim, Koyuk,
and Shaktoolik
1233 AM AKDT Tue Jul 29 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 70 60 30
CWR 70 30 0
Tstm Coverage None None None
Temp (24h trend) 51-61 (0) 44-51 (-2) 54-64
RH % (24h trend) ABV 40 (0) 94-100 (0) ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) SW 8-12 G24 SW 6-10 G22 Lgt/Var
Transport wnd (mph) W 14 NW 7 N 7
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 1700 400 3900
Vent rate (mph-ft) 23800 2800 27300
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 43 to 51. Highs 62 to 72.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 46 to 54. Highs 65 to 75. Northeast
winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 49 to 57. Highs 67 to 77.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
$$
AKZ925-300245-
Yukon Delta Coast-
Including Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik,
Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Nunam Iqua, and Chevak
1233 AM AKDT Tue Jul 29 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud cover Cloudy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 30 30 30
CWR 10 10 0
Tstm Coverage None None None
Temp (24h trend) 50-60 (-1) 45-51 (0) 50-60
RH % (24h trend) ABV 40 (-3) 100 (0) ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) W 8-12 G22 W 6-10 G20 Lgt/Var
Transport wnd (mph) W 16 W 8 NW 6
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 1900 400 2400
Vent rate (mph-ft) 30400 3200 14400
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. Lows 46 to 53. Highs 59 to 69. Northeast
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 56. Highs 62 to 72. East
winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 57. Highs 63 to 73. East
winds around 15 mph.
$$
AKZ926-300245-
Lower Yukon River-
Including Russian Mission, St Marys, Pilot Station, and Marshall
1233 AM AKDT Tue Jul 29 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 40 40 40
CWR 10 10 0
Tstm Coverage None None None
Temp (24h trend) 51-61 (-1) 44-52 (0) 53-63
RH % (24h trend) ABV 40 (+1) 100 (+1) ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) W 6-10 G19 W 5-9 G19 Lgt/Var
Transport wnd (mph) W 15 W 8 NW 5
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 2100 400 2600
Vent rate (mph-ft) 31500 3200 13000
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 46 to 53. Highs 62 to 72.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 49 to 56. Highs 64 to 74. East
winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 52 to 57. Highs 63 to 73. East
winds around 10 mph.
$$
AKZ928-300245-
Lower Koyukuk Valley-
Including Huslia and Hughes
1233 AM AKDT Tue Jul 29 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud cover Mcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Showers Showers None
Chance precip (%) 50 50 0
CWR 20 10 0
Tstm Coverage None None None
Temp (24h trend) 57-67 (-3) 41-51 (-4) 61-71
RH % (24h trend) ABV 40 (+6) 89-100 (-1) ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) SW 6-10 G20 W 5-9 G19 Lgt/Var
Transport wnd (mph) W 14 W 9 NW 6
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 2600 400 4500
Vent rate (mph-ft) 36400 3600 27000
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 41 to 50. Highs 68 to 78. North
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 46 to 54. Highs 71 to 81. Northeast
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 49 to 57. Highs 73 to 83.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ929-300245-
Middle Yukon Valley-
Including Galena, Nulato, Kaltag, Ruby, and Koyukuk
1233 AM AKDT Tue Jul 29 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 50 50 20
CWR 20 10 0
Tstm Coverage None None None
Temp (24h trend) 54-64 (-1) 43-52 (-1) 58-68
RH % (24h trend) ABV 40 (+3) 87-100 (+1) ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) SW 6-10 G21 W 5-9 G19 Lgt/Var
Transport wnd (mph) W 12 NW 6 NW 5
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 2100 400 4700
Vent rate (mph-ft) 25200 2400 23500
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 42 to 52. Highs 66 to 76. North
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 46 to 55. Highs 69 to 79. Northeast
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 49 to 58. Highs 70 to 80.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ930-300245-
Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys-
Including Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, and Anvik
1233 AM AKDT Tue Jul 29 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 60 50 40
CWR 40 40 0
Tstm Coverage None None None
Temp (24h trend) 52-62 (-3) 42-52 (-1) 57-67
RH % (24h trend) ABV 40 (0) 90-100 (+2) ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) W 6-10 G20 W 4-8 G17 Lgt/Var
Transport wnd (mph) W 13 W 6 N 3
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 2000 400 4000
Vent rate (mph-ft) 26000 2400 12000
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 42 to 52. Highs 64 to 74. North
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 54. Highs 66 to 76. Northeast
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 48 to 57. Highs 67 to 77.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ951-300245-
North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range-
Including Farewell Lake
1233 AM AKDT Tue Jul 29 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 60 70 70
CWR 40 60 50
Tstm Coverage None None None
Temp (24h trend) 54-64 (-2) 43-52 (-1) 56-66
RH % (24h trend) ABV 40 (-1) 100 (0) ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) SW 4-8 G17 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Transport wnd (mph) SW 14 W 6 N 6
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 2100 400 2800
Vent rate (mph-ft) 29400 2400 16800
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 41 to 51.
Highs 64 to 74. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 40 to 50. Highs
68 to 78. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 44 to 54. Highs
67 to 77. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
AKZ952-300245-
Upper Kuskokwim Valley-
Including McGrath, Nikolai, and Takotna
1233 AM AKDT Tue Jul 29 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 50 50 50
CWR 20 40 20
Tstm Coverage None None None
Temp (24h trend) 53-63 (-2) 44-53 (-1) 56-66
RH % (24h trend) ABV 40 (+2) 100 (+1) ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) SW 4-8 G17 SW 3-7 Lgt/Var
Transport wnd (mph) W 12 W 5 N 5
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL) 1800 400 3100
Vent rate (mph-ft) 21600 2000 15500
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 42 to 52. Highs
65 to 75. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 44 to 54. Highs 68 to 78. Northeast
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 46 to 55. Highs 68 to 78. East
winds around 5 mph.
$$