Rainfall across Alaska continues to avoid the Upper Yukon zone, with conditions at extreme levels predicted to drive fire activity across the Yukon flats.The Buildup Index (BUI) is the best indicator of seasonal severity and overall flammability in the boreal… Read More ›
The Upper Yukon Flats remains the hottest and driest area of the state. Temperatures in the Upper Yukon zone will remain consistent in the 65 degree to 85 degree range with relative humidities between 35 percent and 45 percent. About… Read More ›
Temperatures in the Yukon Flats will range from 65-85 degrees. Low relative humidity will be 35-45% with winds out of the west at 5-10 mph. Any thunderstorms are predicted to be accompanied by showers. Thirty-four fires are burning within the… Read More ›
Despite much of Alaska receiving rain today, the southeastern Brooks Range, Upper Yukon River, and surrounding uplands continues to be hot, dry, and windy. Gusty northeasterly winds were expected in the southeastern Brooks Range and Yukon Flats. Fires burning in… Read More ›
Saturday’s warm, dry weather across the Upper Yukon River and surrounding uplands increased fire activity on a majority of the fires burning east of the Sheenjek River and along the Canadian border. A shift in the wind Saturday evening to… Read More ›
Hot, dry and windy weather continues to plague the northeastern Interior of Alaska prompting a Red Flag Warning to be in effect until 10 p.m. Saturday. The area along the southeastern Brooks Range from Bettles to the Canadian border, along… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 