Predictive Services - Fire Weather - Western Afternoon Forecast
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FWFWCZ
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Western Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
130 PM AKDT Tue Aug 23 2022
.DISCUSSION...
Wet and cool for the next several days. Showers today over the Lower
Yukon. Large front for Thu brings heavy rain and winds.
AKZ208-241530-
Lower Kobuk and Noatak Valleys-
Including the cities of Noatak, Kiana, and Red Dog Mine
130 PM AKDT Tue Aug 23 2022
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy Cloudy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Rain
Chance precip (%) 70 70 50 100
Temp (24h trend) 38-48 (0) 48-58 (0) 36-46 46-56
RH % (24h trend) 83-98 (0) ABV 40 (-1) 89-99 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) SE 3-7 S 5-9 G20 S 5-9 G20 SE 11-15 G27
CWR 0 0 0 80
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Rain. Lows 38 to 48. Highs 47 to 57. Southeast winds
around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Lows 37 to 47. Highs 50 to 60. Northeast
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 36 to 46.
Highs 50 to 60. North winds around 10 mph.
AKZ209-241530-
Baldwin Peninsula and Selawik Valley-
Including the cities of Kotzebue, Selawik, and Noorvik
130 PM AKDT Tue Aug 23 2022
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy Cloudy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Rain
Chance precip (%) 80 70 60 80
Temp (24h trend) 45 (0) 53-60 (+1) 45 52-58
RH % (24h trend) 91-97 (+1) ABV 40 (-5) 91-98 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) SE 4-8 G18 S 3-7 SE 3-7 G17 SE 15-19 G32
CWR 90 0 0 70
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Rain. Lows around 50. Highs 53 to 58. South winds
around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs 54 to 60.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 44 to 49. Highs
53 to 60. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
AKZ210-241530-
Northern and Interior Seward Peninsula-
Including the cities of Buckland, Deering, Candle, Council,
Haycock, Pilgrim Springs, Serpentine Hot Springs, and Taylor
130 PM AKDT Tue Aug 23 2022
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy Cloudy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Rain
Chance precip (%) 50 60 50 80
Temp (24h trend) 33-43 (-5) 51-61 (0) 36-46 49-59
RH % (24h trend) 85-100 (+7) ABV 40 (+3) 92-99 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) S 3-7 G17 S 5-9 G19 S 6-10 G20 S 16-20 G32
CWR 0 0 0 70
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Rain likely. Lows 39 to 49. Highs 49 to 59. South winds
around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Lows 38 to 48. Highs 49 to 59. South
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 36 to 46. Highs
48 to 58. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
AKZ212-241530-
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including the cities of Unalakleet, Stebbins, St Michael, Elim,
Koyuk, and Shaktoolik
130 PM AKDT Tue Aug 23 2022
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud cover Cloudy Mcldy Mcldy Cloudy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Rain
Chance precip (%) 90 70 70 90
Temp (24h trend) 42-51 (-4) 52-62 (0) 40-50 48-58
RH % (24h trend) 86-100 (+1) ABV 40 (-7) 90-99 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) S 7-11 G23 SW 6-10 G21 SW 7-11 G22 S 18-22 G38
CWR 80 20 0 80
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Rain. Lows 41 to 51. Highs 48 to 58. South winds around
20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Lows 41 to 51. Highs 49 to 59. Southeast
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 40 to 48. Highs
48 to 58. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
AKZ214-241530-
Yukon Delta-
Including the cities of Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk,
Kotlik, Pilot Station, St Marys, Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay,
Marshall, Nunam Iqua, and Pitkas Point
130 PM AKDT Tue Aug 23 2022
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy Cloudy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Rain
Chance precip (%) 50 50 80 90
Temp (24h trend) 43-51 (-3) 53-63 (+2) 44-51 47-56
RH % (24h trend) 88-100 (+3) ABV 40 (-2) 93-99 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) Lgt/Var S 7-11 G22 S 10-14 G25 S 16-20 G32
CWR 0 0 0 80
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Rain likely. Lows 45 to 51. Highs 47 to 57. Southwest
winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Lows 43 to 50. Highs 50 to 58. Southwest
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 43 to 49. Highs
49 to 59. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
AKZ215-241530-
Lower Yukon Valley-
Including the cities of Russian Mission, Grayling, Holy Cross,
Shageluk, Anvik, and Flat
130 PM AKDT Tue Aug 23 2022
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud cover Mcldy Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Rain
Chance precip (%) 80 50 50 90
Temp (24h trend) 41-50 (-5) 56-66 (+1) 40-50 50-60
RH % (24h trend) 85-100 (-3) ABV 40 (-8) 87-99 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) S 6-10 G22 SW 4-8 G18 SW 4-8 G18 S 15-19 G30
CWR 0 0 0 70
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Rain. Lows 40 to 50. Highs 48 to 58. South winds around
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Lows 40 to 50. Highs 51 to 61. South
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cloudy with numerous showers. Lows 39 to 48. Highs
53 to 63. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
AKZ216-241530-
Lower Koyukuk and Middle Yukon Valleys-
Including the cities of Galena, Nulato, Huslia, Kaltag, Ruby,
and Koyukuk
130 PM AKDT Tue Aug 23 2022
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Rain
Chance precip (%) 80 60 60 70
Temp (24h trend) 39-49 (-4) 58-68 (+1) 39-49 53-63
RH % (24h trend) 85-100 (-5) ABV 40 (-9) 84-99 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) S 6-10 G21 S 4-8 G19 SW 3-7 G17 S 12-16 G28
CWR 10 0 0 20
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Rain likely. Lows 40 to 50. Highs 50 to 60. South winds
around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Lows 40 to 50. Highs 53 to 63. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 39 to 49. Highs
55 to 65. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
AKZ217-241530-
Upper Kobuk and Noatak Valleys-
Including the cities of Ambler, Shungnak, and Kobuk
130 PM AKDT Tue Aug 23 2022
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud cover Cloudy Cloudy Mcldy Cloudy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Rain
Chance precip (%) 90 80 70 100
Temp (24h trend) 34-44 (0) 53-63 (0) 33-43 51-61
RH % (24h trend) 85-100 (0) ABV 40 (-5) 87-99 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) SE 6-10 G21 SE 6-10 G20 S 5-9 G20 SE 13-17 G29
CWR 80 80 60 80
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Rain. Lows 33 to 43. Highs 51 to 61. South winds around
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Lows 34 to 44. Highs 55 to 65. East
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 34 to 44. Highs
56 to 66. North winds around 10 mph.
AKZ227-241530-
Upper Kuskokwim Valley-
Including the cities of McGrath, Nikolai, Takotna,
and Farewell Lake
130 PM AKDT Tue Aug 23 2022
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Mcldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 50 20 20 50
Temp (24h trend) 38-48 (-8) 59-69 (+1) 41-51 56-66
RH % (24h trend) 83-98 (+2) ABV 40 (-4) 80-95 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) S 5-9 G20 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var S 9-13 G23
CWR 0 0 0 0
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Rain. Lows 41 to 51. Highs 54 to 64. South winds around
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Lows 40 to 50. Highs 54 to 64. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 38 to 47. Highs
55 to 65. North winds around 5 mph.
FWFWCZ
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Western Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
130 PM AKDT Tue Aug 23 2022
.DISCUSSION...
Wet and cool for the next several days. Showers today over the Lower
Yukon. Large front for Thu brings heavy rain and winds.
AKZ208-241530-
Lower Kobuk and Noatak Valleys-
Including the cities of Noatak, Kiana, and Red Dog Mine
130 PM AKDT Tue Aug 23 2022
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy Cloudy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Rain
Chance precip (%) 70 70 50 100
Temp (24h trend) 38-48 (0) 48-58 (0) 36-46 46-56
RH % (24h trend) 83-98 (0) ABV 40 (-1) 89-99 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) SE 3-7 S 5-9 G20 S 5-9 G20 SE 11-15 G27
CWR 0 0 0 80
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Rain. Lows 38 to 48. Highs 47 to 57. Southeast winds
around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Lows 37 to 47. Highs 50 to 60. Northeast
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 36 to 46.
Highs 50 to 60. North winds around 10 mph.
AKZ209-241530-
Baldwin Peninsula and Selawik Valley-
Including the cities of Kotzebue, Selawik, and Noorvik
130 PM AKDT Tue Aug 23 2022
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy Cloudy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Rain
Chance precip (%) 80 70 60 80
Temp (24h trend) 45 (0) 53-60 (+1) 45 52-58
RH % (24h trend) 91-97 (+1) ABV 40 (-5) 91-98 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) SE 4-8 G18 S 3-7 SE 3-7 G17 SE 15-19 G32
CWR 90 0 0 70
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Rain. Lows around 50. Highs 53 to 58. South winds
around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs 54 to 60.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 44 to 49. Highs
53 to 60. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
AKZ210-241530-
Northern and Interior Seward Peninsula-
Including the cities of Buckland, Deering, Candle, Council,
Haycock, Pilgrim Springs, Serpentine Hot Springs, and Taylor
130 PM AKDT Tue Aug 23 2022
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy Cloudy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Rain
Chance precip (%) 50 60 50 80
Temp (24h trend) 33-43 (-5) 51-61 (0) 36-46 49-59
RH % (24h trend) 85-100 (+7) ABV 40 (+3) 92-99 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) S 3-7 G17 S 5-9 G19 S 6-10 G20 S 16-20 G32
CWR 0 0 0 70
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Rain likely. Lows 39 to 49. Highs 49 to 59. South winds
around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Lows 38 to 48. Highs 49 to 59. South
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 36 to 46. Highs
48 to 58. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
AKZ212-241530-
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including the cities of Unalakleet, Stebbins, St Michael, Elim,
Koyuk, and Shaktoolik
130 PM AKDT Tue Aug 23 2022
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud cover Cloudy Mcldy Mcldy Cloudy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Rain
Chance precip (%) 90 70 70 90
Temp (24h trend) 42-51 (-4) 52-62 (0) 40-50 48-58
RH % (24h trend) 86-100 (+1) ABV 40 (-7) 90-99 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) S 7-11 G23 SW 6-10 G21 SW 7-11 G22 S 18-22 G38
CWR 80 20 0 80
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Rain. Lows 41 to 51. Highs 48 to 58. South winds around
20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Lows 41 to 51. Highs 49 to 59. Southeast
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 40 to 48. Highs
48 to 58. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
AKZ214-241530-
Yukon Delta-
Including the cities of Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk,
Kotlik, Pilot Station, St Marys, Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay,
Marshall, Nunam Iqua, and Pitkas Point
130 PM AKDT Tue Aug 23 2022
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy Cloudy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Rain
Chance precip (%) 50 50 80 90
Temp (24h trend) 43-51 (-3) 53-63 (+2) 44-51 47-56
RH % (24h trend) 88-100 (+3) ABV 40 (-2) 93-99 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) Lgt/Var S 7-11 G22 S 10-14 G25 S 16-20 G32
CWR 0 0 0 80
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Rain likely. Lows 45 to 51. Highs 47 to 57. Southwest
winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Lows 43 to 50. Highs 50 to 58. Southwest
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 43 to 49. Highs
49 to 59. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
AKZ215-241530-
Lower Yukon Valley-
Including the cities of Russian Mission, Grayling, Holy Cross,
Shageluk, Anvik, and Flat
130 PM AKDT Tue Aug 23 2022
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud cover Mcldy Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Rain
Chance precip (%) 80 50 50 90
Temp (24h trend) 41-50 (-5) 56-66 (+1) 40-50 50-60
RH % (24h trend) 85-100 (-3) ABV 40 (-8) 87-99 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) S 6-10 G22 SW 4-8 G18 SW 4-8 G18 S 15-19 G30
CWR 0 0 0 70
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Rain. Lows 40 to 50. Highs 48 to 58. South winds around
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Lows 40 to 50. Highs 51 to 61. South
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cloudy with numerous showers. Lows 39 to 48. Highs
53 to 63. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
AKZ216-241530-
Lower Koyukuk and Middle Yukon Valleys-
Including the cities of Galena, Nulato, Huslia, Kaltag, Ruby,
and Koyukuk
130 PM AKDT Tue Aug 23 2022
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Rain
Chance precip (%) 80 60 60 70
Temp (24h trend) 39-49 (-4) 58-68 (+1) 39-49 53-63
RH % (24h trend) 85-100 (-5) ABV 40 (-9) 84-99 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) S 6-10 G21 S 4-8 G19 SW 3-7 G17 S 12-16 G28
CWR 10 0 0 20
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Rain likely. Lows 40 to 50. Highs 50 to 60. South winds
around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Lows 40 to 50. Highs 53 to 63. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 39 to 49. Highs
55 to 65. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
AKZ217-241530-
Upper Kobuk and Noatak Valleys-
Including the cities of Ambler, Shungnak, and Kobuk
130 PM AKDT Tue Aug 23 2022
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud cover Cloudy Cloudy Mcldy Cloudy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Rain
Chance precip (%) 90 80 70 100
Temp (24h trend) 34-44 (0) 53-63 (0) 33-43 51-61
RH % (24h trend) 85-100 (0) ABV 40 (-5) 87-99 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) SE 6-10 G21 SE 6-10 G20 S 5-9 G20 SE 13-17 G29
CWR 80 80 60 80
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Rain. Lows 33 to 43. Highs 51 to 61. South winds around
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Lows 34 to 44. Highs 55 to 65. East
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 34 to 44. Highs
56 to 66. North winds around 10 mph.
AKZ227-241530-
Upper Kuskokwim Valley-
Including the cities of McGrath, Nikolai, Takotna,
and Farewell Lake
130 PM AKDT Tue Aug 23 2022
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Mcldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 50 20 20 50
Temp (24h trend) 38-48 (-8) 59-69 (+1) 41-51 56-66
RH % (24h trend) 83-98 (+2) ABV 40 (-4) 80-95 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) S 5-9 G20 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var S 9-13 G23
CWR 0 0 0 0
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Rain. Lows 41 to 51. Highs 54 to 64. South winds around
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Lows 40 to 50. Highs 54 to 64. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 38 to 47. Highs
55 to 65. North winds around 5 mph.

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