Alaskan NWS Fax Charts

These facsimile charts are transmitted to the NWS Alaskian Region in support of meteorological operations.

NOTICE--- for error-free downloads use the FTP Server

The charts are in G4 (T4) format and enveloped in TIFF for viewing.You will need an external or plug-in viewer to display the TIFF files.

Products are available in the following categories:

1. Standard heights/winds

   500 MB HEIGHTS



2. Surface, including ice

   Analysis

   Forecast



3. Significant Weather

   Polar stereographic

   Mercator



4. Multi-Panel

   Surface / Sig Weather

   Volcanic Ash

The latest version of each weather chart available for distribution from the NWS Telecommunication Gateway on the WAFS ® satellite broadcast system to the WSFOs is available on this server. This list is not in the order normally transmitted.

The latest version of each weather chart available for distribution from the NWS Telecommunication Gateway on the DIFAX ® satellite broadcast system to the WSFOs is available on this server. This list is not in the order normally transmitted.

A chart reference guide is provided for your information.