Winter Storm Warnings
December 18 2025
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up
to two inches. Wind gusts up to 35 mph. Visibility as low as 1/2
mile at times.
* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast from Point Hope to Cape Lisburne.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 3 PM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult.
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1
to 3 inches. Wind gusts up to 30 mph. Visibility as low as 1/2
mile at times.
* WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula, Kivalina and Red Dog Dock, and Lower
Kobuk Valley.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult.
...ORGANIZED BANDS OF SNOW SHOWERS ARE CONTINUING TO SPREAD INTO
THE SOUTHERN PANHANDLE...
.Bands of snow showers that are rotating around an area of low
pressure in the SE Gulf will continue for the southern Panhandle
well into Thursday. The low will continue pushing ESE toward the
northern Haida Gwaii / Dixon Entrance area through Thursday,
pushing into western British Columbia late Thursday evening.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to near 6
inches.
* WHERE...Prince of Wales Island.
* WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Showers will continue to spread onshore for
the remainder of this evening and overnight. Rates will vary
based on the intensity of the showers, and if the shower bands
train over the same location, higher accumulations may result.
...ORGANIZED BANDS OF SNOW SHOWERS ARE CONTINUING TO SPREAD INTO
THE SOUTHERN PANHANDLE...
.Bands of snow showers that are rotating around an area of low
pressure in the SE Gulf will continue for the southern Panhandle
well into Thursday. The low will continue pushing ESE toward the
northern Haida Gwaii / Dixon Entrance area through Thursday,
pushing into western British Columbia late Thursday evening.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5
inches.
* WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the morning commute Thursday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect that the precipitation will
transition to more snow early Thursday morning. Localized
amounts may be higher due to training bands of showers,
particularly around South Tongass.
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TODAY...N wind 45 kt increasing to 50 kt. Seas 14 ft. Heavy
freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 50 kt. Seas 14 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 12 ft. Heavy freezing spray in
the morning.
.FRI NIGHT...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 12 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.SAT...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN...N storm force wind to 50 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.MON...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 14 ft.
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TODAY...N wind 40 kt, except NE wind 45 kt near Point Couverden.
Gusts to 55 kt. Seas 17 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 45 kt. Seas 16 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 14 ft. Heavy freezing spray in
the morning.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SUN...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.MON...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 16 ft.
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TODAY...N wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Freezing spray in the
morning.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SUN...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.MON...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 13 ft.
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 45 kt. Gusts to 55 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...NE wind 45 kt. Gusts to 55 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 35 kt diminishing to 25 kt after midnight. Gusts
to 45 kt before midnight. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 35 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 40 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...N wind 40 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...N wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 45 kt. Gusts to 55 kt. Seas 7 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.THU...NE wind 45 kt. Gusts to 55 kt. Seas 7 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt after midnight. Gusts
to 35 kt before midnight. Seas 5 ft subsiding to 3 ft after
midnight. Freezing spray.
.FRI...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...W wind 35 kt. Gusts to 45 kt near Whittier. Seas 5 ft.
Heavy freezing spray.
.THU...W wind 30 kt. Gusts to 40 kt near Whittier. Seas 4 ft. Heavy
freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Gusts to 35 kt near Whittier. Seas 3 ft.
Freezing spray.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...W wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...W wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...W wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...W wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...N wind 40 kt. Gusts to 55 kt. Seas 13 ft. Heavy
freezing spray.
.THU...N wind 45 kt increasing to 50 kt. Seas 14 ft. Heavy
freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...N storm force wind to 50 kt. Seas 13 ft. Heavy
freezing spray.
.FRI...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 12 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 12 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.SAT...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN...N storm force wind to 50 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.MON...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 13 ft.
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...N wind 40 kt. Gusts to 55 kt. Seas 13 ft. Heavy
freezing spray.
.THU...N wind 45 kt increasing to 50 kt. Seas 14 ft. Heavy
freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...N storm force wind to 50 kt. Seas 13 ft. Heavy
freezing spray.
.FRI...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 12 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 12 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.SAT...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN...N storm force wind to 50 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.MON...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 13 ft.
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, dangerously cold wind chill
temperatures as low as 35 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning,
extremely cold wind chill temperatures as low as 50 below expected.
* WHERE...Klondike Highway mainly near White Pass.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 6 PM AKST
Thursday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to
noon AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to
these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest wind chills will be at White Pass.
Skagway and Dyea will see wind chills approaching 15 below to 25
below. with the coldest weather expected Friday into the
weekend.
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, dangerously cold wind
chill temperatures as low as 15 below expected. For the High
Wind Watch, northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 60 mph or
greater possible.
* WHERE...City and Borough of Juneau.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM Thursday to
noon AKST Sunday. For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday
morning through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...High winds could blow around unsecured objects,
damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be
difficult.
Frostbite and hypothermia are possible if exposed to these
temperatures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions are looking very likely for a
strong Taku Wind event to occur this weekend that could begin as
early as Friday evening and could last well into Sunday.
Currently the strongest winds are most likely to occur during
the day on Saturday. Wind gusts above 60 mph are very likely to
occur, with fluctuations over night into the early morning.
There is still some uncertainty on the exact strength of these
wind gusts, but we will continue to monitor this forecast
closely and update as confidence increases. Cold wind chills
down to 15 below are also likely across the area. Downtown
Juneau, South Douglas Island, and Thane will be warmer than
other areas across Juneau due to warmer air from the Taku Wind
event. Coldest conditions will be from Friday into the weekend.
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 kt increasing to 40 kt after midnight. Seas
6 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 6 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 40 kt increasing to 45 kt after midnight. Seas 4
ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...NE wind 45 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...N wind 35 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...W wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt near Whittier. Seas 3 ft.
Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt near Whittier. Seas 4 ft.
Heavy freezing spray.
.THU...W wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt near Whittier. Seas 4 ft.
Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...W wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...N wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft. Freezing
spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 ft. Heavy
freezing spray.
.THU...N wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 10 kt. Seas in ice free waters 2 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 ft.
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...NW wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft. Heavy
freezing
spray.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft. Heavy
freezing spray.
.THU...NW wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 2 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...NW wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TODAY...N wind 45 kt. Seas 13 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 40 kt. Gusts to 55 kt. Seas 13 ft. Heavy
freezing spray.
.THU...N storm force wind to 50 kt. Seas 15 ft. Heavy
freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...N storm force wind to 50 kt. Seas 14 ft. Heavy
freezing spray.
.FRI...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 14 ft.
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 kt increasing to 40 kt after midnight. Seas
6 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 6 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 35 kt increasing to 45 kt after midnight. Seas
4 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...NE wind 45 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...N wind 35 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...N wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft. Freezing
spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 ft. Heavy
freezing spray.
.THU...N wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 10 kt. Seas in ice free waters 2 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 ft.
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...W wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.THU...W wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...W wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 ft. Heavy
freezing spray.
.WED...NW wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft. Heavy
freezing spray.
.THU AND THU NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
.SUN...W wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 35 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...NE wind 35 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 35 kt. Gusts to 45 kt increasing to 55 kt after
midnight. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.THU...NE wind 45 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...N wind 35 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt increasing to 35 kt after midnight.
Seas 6 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.THU...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Gusts to 30 kt near Whittier. Seas 3 ft.
Freezing spray.
.WED...W wind 25 kt. Gusts to 35 kt near Whittier. Seas 3 ft.
Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Gusts to 35 kt near Whittier. Seas 4 ft.
Heavy freezing spray.
.THU...W wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...W wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 2 ft. Freezing
spray.
.TUE...NW wind 35 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas in ice free waters
4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 35 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas in ice free
waters 5 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.WED...NW wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 ft.
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...NW wind 45 kt increasing to 55 kt in the afternoon. Gusts
to 70 kt out of bays and passes in the afternoon. Seas 10 ft.
Freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 50 kt. Gusts to 65 kt out of bays and
passes. Seas 11 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 7 ft.
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 50 kt. Seas 17 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...NW wind 40 kt increasing to 50 kt in the afternoon. Seas
12 ft building to 17 ft in the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 55 kt. Seas 19 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.THU...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 11 ft.
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 2 ft. Freezing
spray.
.TUE...NW wind 35 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas in ice free waters
4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 35 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas in ice free
waters 5 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.WED...NW wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 ft.
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 30 kt increasing to 45 kt in the afternoon. Gusts
to 60 kt out of bays and passes in the afternoon. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 55 kt. Gusts to 70 kt out of bays and
passes. Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Seas in ice free waters 9 ft. Freezing
spray.
.TUE...N wind 40 kt. Seas in ice free waters 11 ft. Freezing
spray.
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 40 kt. Seas in ice free waters 12 ft. Heavy
freezing spray.
.WED...N wind 40 kt. Seas in ice free waters 10 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 8 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...W wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 8 ft.
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...NW wind 45 kt increasing to 55 kt in the afternoon. Gusts
to 70 kt out of bays and passes in the afternoon. Seas 10 ft.
Freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 50 kt. Gusts to 65 kt out of bays and
passes. Seas 11 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 7 ft.
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...NW wind 45 kt. Gusts to 55 kt. Seas 8 ft building to 12 ft
in the afternoon. Freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 40 kt. Gusts to 50 kt before midnight. Seas
13 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.WED...N wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...NW wind 40 kt increasing to 50 kt in the afternoon. Seas
12 ft building to 17 ft in the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 55 kt. Seas 19 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.THU...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 11 ft.
Residents of Alaska, particularly in the southern Panhandle, Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, and western Arctic Coast, should prepare for severe winter conditions. Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Annette Island, and Prince of Wales Island are under a Winter Weather Advisory with expected snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches, impacting travel and morning commutes. Blizzard conditions with low visibility are forecasted for the Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast. The western Arctic Coast, including Point Hope to Cape Lisburne, expects snow and blowing snow. Moreover, dangerously low wind chill temperatures are anticipated around Glacier Bay, Haines Borough, Klukwan, and particularly near White Pass, posing risks of frostbite and hypothermia. Travel may become very difficult or hazardous, and residents should prepare their homes and vehicles for the extreme cold.
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