ALASKA SNOW REPORT
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Alaska's snow reports show no significant snowfall in the last 24 hours and no expected accumulation over the next five days. Some regions like Turnagain Pass and Upper Nome Creek maintain substantial snowpacks, contrasting with lower elevations where snow depth is minimal. Meanwhile, Iliamna Volcano stirs after a dormant century, but no impact on snow conditions is reported.
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Winter Storm Warnings
December 19 2025
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of
1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Blowing snow may
reduce visibility to half a mile or less at times.
* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to 6 AM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult.
CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northeast winds 15 to 25 mph
with gusts up to 60 mph. 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 up to 65 mph or higher possible.
* WHERE...For Cold Weather Advisory, City and Borough of Juneau.
For High Wind Warning and Watch, Downtown Juneau, Thane and
South Douglas.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 AM AKST Friday. For
the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon AKST Sunday. For the
High Wind Watch, from Saturday evening through early Monday
morning.
* IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects and
may damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be
difficult. Frostbite and hypothermia are possible if exposed
to these temperatures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high wind gusts are mainly expected
around the Downtown Juneau and South Douglas areas southward to
Thane. Gusts to 60 mph are expected through early Friday
morning. Conditions are looking very likely for a strong Taku
Wind event to occur this weekend, with an increased confidence
in the peak wind gusts 60 mph or higher being for Sunday morning
through Sunday afternoon. Confidence has increased on this time
frame for the highest expected gusts, but uncertainty still
remains on when the mountain wave activity will start Saturday
night into Sunday morning, and for how long into Monday morning
they may last. Fluctuations in wind speeds still remain in the
overnight hours Saturday into Sunday and late Sunday into
Monday. Cold wind chills down to 15 below are also likely across
the area through the weekend. Temperatures affected by Taku
winds will not see as cold of temperatures, but could still see
wind chills below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. The coldest wind chill
temperatures will be at higher elevations, like Eagle Crest.
MUNICIPALITY OF SKAGWAY
* WHAT...Extremely cold temperatures as low as 50 below expected.
* WHERE...Municipality of Skagway and Klondike Highway.
* WHEN...The Cold Weather Advisory is expiring at 6 PM AKST this
evening & is being replaced by an Extreme Cold Warning, which
will be in effect until 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.
CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northeast winds 15 to 25 mph
with gusts up to 60 mph. 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 up to 65 mph or higher possible.
* WHERE...For Cold Weather Advisory, City and Borough of Juneau.
For High Wind Warning and Watch, Downtown Juneau, Thane and
South Douglas.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 AM AKST Friday. For
the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon AKST Sunday. For the
High Wind Watch, from Saturday evening through early Monday
morning.
* IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects and
may damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be
difficult. Frostbite and hypothermia are possible if exposed
to these temperatures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high wind gusts are mainly expected
around the Downtown Juneau and South Douglas areas southward to
Thane. Gusts to 60 mph are expected through early Friday
morning. Conditions are looking very likely for a strong Taku
Wind event to occur this weekend, with an increased confidence
in the peak wind gusts 60 mph or higher being for Sunday morning
through Sunday afternoon. Confidence has increased on this time
frame for the highest expected gusts, but uncertainty still
remains on when the mountain wave activity will start Saturday
night into Sunday morning, and for how long into Monday morning
they may last. Fluctuations in wind speeds still remain in the
overnight hours Saturday into Sunday and late Sunday into
Monday. Cold wind chills down to 15 below are also likely across
the area through the weekend. Temperatures affected by Taku
winds will not see as cold of temperatures, but could still see
wind chills below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. The coldest wind chill
temperatures will be at higher elevations, like Eagle Crest.
SOUTHERN LYNN CANAL
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.
UPDATED
...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.REST OF TONIGHT...N wind 45 kt. Gusts to 50 kt. Seas 16 ft.
Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 35 kt. Gusts to 50 kt. Seas 12 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 14 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.SUN...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.MON...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
GLACIER BAY
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.
UPDATED
...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.REST OF TONIGHT...NW wind 40 kt. Gusts to 55 kt. Seas 8 ft.
Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.SUN...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
NORTHERN LYNN CANAL
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.
UPDATED
...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.REST OF TONIGHT...N wind 45 kt. Gusts to 60 kt. Seas 14 ft.
Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 40 kt. Gusts to 55 kt. Seas 11 ft. Heavy
freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.SAT...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 12 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 13 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.SUN...N storm force wind to 50 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.MON...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.TUE...N wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
STEPHENS PASSAGE
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.
UPDATED
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 13 ft.
Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 12 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.SUN...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.MON...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
SLEDGE ISLAND TO WALES GREATER ...
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...W winds 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N winds 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT...SE winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...SE winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Snow. Heavy freezing
spray.
.SUN...S winds 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Snow. Heavy freezing spray.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Snow. Heavy freezing
spray.
.MON...W winds 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...NW winds 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
GLACIER BAY
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...NW wind 35 kt. Gusts to 55 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing
spray.
.FRI...N wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.SUN...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
STEPHENS PASSAGE
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 35 kt decreasing to 30 kt late. Seas 13 ft.
Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 12 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.SUN...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.MON...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
SOUTHERN LYNN CANAL
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 45 kt. Seas 16 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 35 kt. Gusts to 50 kt, except 35 kt out of
interior passes. Seas 13 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 14 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.SUN...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.MON...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
NORTHERN LYNN CANAL
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 45 kt. Gusts to 60 kt. Seas 14 ft. Heavy
freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 40 kt. Gusts to 55 kt. Seas 11 ft. Heavy
freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.SAT...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 12 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 13 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.SUN...N storm force wind to 50 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.MON...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.TUE...N wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
* WHAT...Northeast winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts from 75 to 90 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Thompson Pass.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Window for strongest winds is Saturday night
through Sunday morning.
* WHAT...
For the Wind Advisory: Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts
from 50 to 60 mph.
For the High Wind Watch: Northeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts
from 60 to 70 mph possible.
* WHERE...Valdez.
* WHEN...
For the Wind Advisory: Until 6 AM AKST Friday.
For the High Wind Watch: From Saturday afternoon through Sunday
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to remain gusty across
Valdez through early Friday morning. A stronger push of northeast
arrives Saturday afternoon through much of Sunday. The window for
strongest wind gusts with this second round is Saturday night
through early Sunday morning.
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts from 60 to 75 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Lower Matanuska Valley.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Window for strongest winds is Saturday
evening through early Sunday morning.
STEPHENS PASSAGE
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.
SOUTHERN LYNN CANAL
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. 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.
NORTHERN LYNN CANAL
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.
NORTHERN LYNN CANAL
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.
STEPHENS PASSAGE
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.
SOUTHERN LYNN CANAL
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.
SLEDGE ISLAND TO WALES GREATER ...
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
.TODAY...W winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft building to 6 ft.
.TONIGHT...W winds 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI...N winds 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT...SE winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Snow and rain. Heavy freezing
spray.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Snow and rain. Heavy
freezing spray.
.SUN...S winds 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...W winds 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
NORTHERN LYNN CANAL
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.
SOUTHERN LYNN CANAL
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.
STEPHENS PASSAGE
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.
BRISTOL BAY FROM CAPE CHICHAGOF ...
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.
SITKINAK TO CASTLE CAPE OUT ...
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.
CASTLE CAPE TO CAPE TOLSTOI ...
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.
SITKINAK TO CASTLE CAPE FROM ...
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.
CASTLE CAPE TO CAPE TOLSTOI ...
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.
BRISTOL BAY FROM CAPE CHICHAGOF ...
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.
KUSKOKWIM DELTA FROM 15 TO ...
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.
SITKINAK TO CASTLE CAPE OUT ...
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.
BRISTOL BAY GREATER THAN 15 ...
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.
SITKINAK TO CASTLE CAPE FROM ...
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 across Alaska, particularly in the City and Borough of Juneau, Hoonah, Tenakee Springs, Sitka, Petersburg Borough, Municipality of Skagway, Haines Borough, Klukwan, City of Hyder, Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait, Western Kupreanof Island, Kuiu Island, and Glacier Bay are advised to brace for dangerously low wind chill temperatures and high winds this weekend. Cold Weather Advisories and Extreme Cold Warnings are in effect, with wind chill temperatures expected to drop as low as 50 below zero, posing risks of frostbite and hypothermia. Additionally, high wind watches caution of gusts up to 65 mph, which may cause property damage and power outages. Travel will be difficult, and residents are urged to secure outdoor objects and prepare for potential emergencies.
Avalanche Conditions
Alaska Ski Area Forecast
Next 5 Days
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Alyeska Resort
1"
1" -
Arctic Valley
1"
1" -
Bartlett High School Cross Country Ski Trails
1"
1" -
Beach Lake Nordic Ski Trails
1"
1" -
Campbell Airstrip Cross Country Ski Trails
1"
1" -
Cleary Summit
1"
1.18" -
Eagle River High School Cross Country Ski Trails
1"
1" -
Eaglecrest Ski Area
1"
1" -
Edmonds Lake Cross Country Ski Trails
1"
1" -
Hillside Cross Country Ski Trails
1"
1" -
Hilltop Ski Area
1"
1" -
Kincaid Park Cross Country Ski Trails
1"
1" -
Manitoba Mountain
1"
1" -
Mirror Lake Coyote Ski Trails
1"
1" -
Moose Mountain
1"
1" -
Mt Aurora Skiland
0"
0.24" -
Mt. Eyak
1"
1" -
Mt Ida
1"
1.03" -
Russian Jack Trail System
1"
1" -
Sheep Mountain Cross Country Ski Trails
0"
0.23"
Alaska Snow Report FAQs
How often is this report updated?
Daily from SNOTEL and NOAA sources.
What are snowpack levels in Alaska like right now?
Snowpack levels across Alaska are approximately 76.0% of normal compared to previous years.
Where is it coldest in Alaska right now?
Fort Yukon is experiencing frigid temperatures of -35°.
Where in Alaska will get the most snowfall this week?
Coop Nome Knom is expected to receive up to 10" of more snowfall over the next 5 days.
Where is the most snow in Alaska today?
Currently at Upper Nome Creek with 120".