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PKZ240 Cape Halkett To Flaxman Island- 420 Am Akst Wed Mar 8 2023
.brisk wind advisory in effect from this evening through early Thursday morning - .
Today - SW winds 20 kt. Tonight - W winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less. Thu - W winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less. Thu night - W winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less. Fri - W winds 15 kt. Fri night - SE winds 20 kt. Sat - SW winds 15 kt. Sun - W winds 15 kt.

PKZ200 Norton Sound- 420 Am Akst Wed Mar 8 2023
Today - SW winds 20 kt. Freezing fog. Vsby 1 nm or less. Tonight - N winds 20 kt. Thu - N winds 10 kt. Thu night - N winds 10 kt. Fri - N winds 5 kt. Fri night - N winds 10 kt. Sat - N winds 15 kt. Sun - N winds 20 kt.

FXAK69 PAFG 282158 AFDAFG

Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 158 PM AKDT Sun Apr 28 2024

SYNOPSIS

Finally seeing some agreement between the deterministic models and ensembles through the extended period. The main upper level features are better aligned with this cycle, with less differences out in time, and therefore, a bit more confidence in the overall forecast. An upper low currently over the Bering Sea will track southeast across the Gulf of Alaska through Monday, while an Arctic high sits to the northwest and an upper trough drops into the North Slope. Late in the forecast period, another upper low will move off China and into the Bering Sea. Before that, upper riding over the Yukon Delta will slide southeast through Tuesday, as the upper trough sags across the North Slope. This upper trough across the North Slope will lead to cooler temperatures and increased cloud cover for late in the week into next weekend.

DISCUSSION

Upper ridging across the Yukon Delta will keep weak southeasterly flow across the Interior through Monday. Weak energy embedded in the flow will keep very isolated showers across the region through through Tuesday afternoon. Not expecting a lot of QPF with the showers, and they will be hit and miss mainly from Tok to south of Fairbanks. By midweek, the upper ridge will shift southeast, and upper trough from the North Slope will sag south across Interior Alaska. This will bring a few degrees of cooling along with increased cloud cover. There could also be an increase in shower activity from Thursday into Friday. Temperatures will remain steady through Tuesday, with mid 40s to upper 50s. Slight cooling is expected beyond Tuesday through late week, with highs about 5 degF cooler.

An upper level trough is forecast to drop south across the North Slope by Tuesday. This will usher in cooler, initially along the coast, then spreading south into the Brooks Range for mid to late week. Periods of fog, low stratus and light snow will continue through Tuesday. Better chances for snow are expected for mid to late week with the upper trough overhead. Daytime highs will range from the teens along the coast to 20s inland. Winds look to increase late in the period along the coast, with 20 to 30 mph possible by Friday and Saturday.

Upper level ridging will continue across the Yukon Delta through Monday with dry conditions prevailing. Areas of low stratus and fog will continue to impact communities along the Norton Sound through Monday. A few rain and snow showers may be possible for mid week as the upper low currently over the Bering Sea tracks southeast into the Gulf of Alaska. Better chances for rain and snow will arrive Friday into Saturday as the next upper storm system moves into the Bering Sea. Winds could become strong along the coast and out into the Bering Strait for mid to late week.

Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...None.



FIRE WEATHER

Temperatures are forecast to remain in the 50s across the Tanana Valley through the next several days. Relative humidity values will generally be in the upper teens to lower 20 percent range.
Cooler temperatures (by around 5 degF) are expected for mid to late week as increased cloud cover and cooler air from the north spread across the region. Isolated rain showers will be possible through Tuesday, but will be very spotty in nature. Better chances for precipitation arrive later this week into next weekend. Winds should remain at 10 mph or less, with wind prone areas seeing occasional gusts near 20 mph.

AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
AK...None.
PK...Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ806.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ812.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ858.

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