Blizzard Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
436 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
AKZ755>757-170900-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0010.000000T0000Z-260217T0900Z/
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-Interior Kuskokwim Delta-
Western Capes-
Including the cities of Platinum, Kipnuk, Quinhagak, Bethel,
Mekoryuk, Akiachak, Goodnews Bay, Kwethluk, Kasigluk, and Toksook
Bay
436 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 3 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast, north of the Kuskokwim River, and
Western Capes.
* WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less due to
blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make
travel very difficult. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured
objects.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong storm moves into the Kuskokwim
Region this morning, bringing moderate to heavy snowfall, paired
with gusty SE winds for periods of whiteout conditions; this storm
will begin to weaken by tonight.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a
winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your
vehicle.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
138 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
AKZ820>822-825-827-170130-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0014.260217T0000Z-260219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0016.260217T0000Z-260219T0000Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-
Yukon Delta Coast-St Lawrence Island-
Including the cities of Chevak, Gambell, Savoonga, Scammon Bay,
Nunam Iqua, Alakanuk, White Mountain, Emmonak, Teller, Golovin,
Wales, Nome, Diomede, Shishmaref, Mountain Village, Brevig
Mission, Kotlik, and Hooper Bay
138 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 PM AKST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast, Shishmaref, Southern Seward Peninsula
Coast, St Lawrence Island, and Yukon Delta Coast.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could result
in power outages.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall potential will be on the
south side of the Seward Peninsula.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle.
&&
$$
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
138 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
AKZ823-824-170130-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0014.260217T0000Z-260219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.W.0008.260217T1200Z-260219T0000Z/
Interior Seward Peninsula-Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including the cities of Unalakleet, Haycock, St Michael, Taylor,
Pilgrim Springs, Council, Elim, Serpentine Hot Springs, Koyuk,
Shaktoolik, and Stebbins
138 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO 3 PM AKST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and
12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills and Interior Seward
Peninsula.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to 3 PM AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds along the eastern Norton Sound, near
Unalakleet, could see gusts as high as 50 mph.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
&&
$$
Storm Warning
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ816-170300-
South Side of Saint Lawrence Island out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT THIS AFTERNOON...
.TODAY...E winds 45 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...S winds 50 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE...S winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED...W winds 20 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED NIGHT...W winds 20 kt. Blowing snow.
.THU...W winds 20 kt.
.FRI...S winds 15 kt.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ851-170300-
Southwest of Saint Lawrence Island from 15 to 100 NM-
346 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
.TODAY...E winds 50 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...S winds 50 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE...S winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE NIGHT...W winds 20 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED...W winds 15 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED NIGHT...W winds 20 kt.
.THU...W winds 20 kt.
.FRI...S winds 20 kt.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
345 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ412-170145-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
345 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...STORM WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...S wind 25 to 40 kt becoming SW 35 to 50 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 14 to 22 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft. Snow and rain.
.TUE...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft.
.WED...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.THU...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.FRI...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ767-170145-
Saint Matthew Island Waters-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...STORM WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...SE wind 50 kt. Seas in ice free waters 18 ft. Snow.
.TONIGHT...E of Saint Matthew Island, S wind 35 kt. W of Saint
Matthew Island, SW wind 45 kt becoming S 35 kt after midnight.
Seas in ice free waters 21 ft. Snow.
.TUE...SW wind 35 kt. Seas in ice free waters 15 ft. Snow.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 13 ft.
.WED...W wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 13 ft.
.THU...W wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 10 ft.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 10 ft.
$$
Gale Warning
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ801-170300-
Etolin Strait to Dall Point out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
.TODAY...E winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...S winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE...S winds 25 kt. Snow and rain.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 25 kt.
.WED...W winds 20 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED NIGHT...W winds 20 kt. Blowing snow.
.THU...NW winds 25 kt.
.FRI...S winds 15 kt.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ802-170300-
Dall Point to Kwikpak Pass out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
.TODAY...E winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...S winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE...S winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 25 kt.
.WED...W winds 20 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED NIGHT...W winds 20 kt. Blowing snow.
.THU...NW winds 20 kt.
.FRI...S winds 10 kt.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ805-170300-
Moses Point to Sledge Island out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
.TODAY...E winds 25 kt increasing to 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...E winds 40 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE...SE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Snow.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 25 kt. Snow.
.WED...W winds 20 kt. Blowing snow.
.WED NIGHT...W winds 20 kt.
.THU...W winds 15 kt.
.FRI...SE winds 5 kt.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ806-170300-
Sledge Island to Wales out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
.TODAY...E winds 25 kt increasing to 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 45 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE...SE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 25 kt.
.WED...SW winds 20 kt.
.WED NIGHT...W winds 20 kt.
.THU...W winds 10 kt.
.FRI...SE winds 15 kt.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ807-170300-
Wales to Cape Espenberg out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
.TODAY...E winds 20 kt increasing to 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...E winds 40 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE...SE winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED...SW winds 25 kt. Blowing snow.
.WED NIGHT...W winds 20 kt.
.THU...W winds 20 kt.
.FRI...S winds 15 kt.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ817-170300-
North Side of Saint Lawrence Island out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
.TODAY...E winds 35 kt increasing to 45 kt. Blowing snow. Snow.
Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...S winds 40 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE...S winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 20 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED...W winds 20 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED NIGHT...W winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU...W winds 25 kt.
.FRI...S winds 15 kt.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ850-170300-
Etolin Strait to Kwemeluk Pass from 15 to 90 NM-
346 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
.TODAY...E winds 40 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...S winds 40 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE...S winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED...W winds 20 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED NIGHT...W winds 20 kt. Blowing snow.
.THU...W winds 20 kt.
.FRI...S winds 15 kt.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ852-170300-
Norton Sound greater than 15 NM-
346 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
.TODAY...E winds 25 kt increasing to 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...E winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE...S winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Snow.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 25 kt. Snow.
.WED...W winds 20 kt. Blowing snow.
.WED NIGHT...W winds 20 kt.
.THU...W winds 20 kt.
.FRI...W winds 10 kt.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ853-170300-
Kwemeluk Pass to Kwikpak Pass from 15 to 90 NM-
346 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
.TODAY...E winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...S winds 40 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE...S winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 25 kt.
.WED...W winds 20 kt. Blowing snow.
.WED NIGHT...W winds 20 kt. Blowing snow.
.THU...NW winds 20 kt.
.FRI...S winds 10 kt.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ854-170300-
Sledge Island to Wales greater than 15 NM-
346 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...E winds 35 kt increasing to 40 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 45 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE...S winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED...W winds 20 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED NIGHT...W winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU...W winds 20 kt.
.FRI...S winds 15 kt.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ856-170300-
Wales to Cape Thompson greater than 15 NM-
346 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
.TODAY...E winds 20 kt increasing to 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...E winds 45 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE...SE winds 40 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 40 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED...W winds 20 kt.
.WED NIGHT...W winds 20 kt.
.THU...W winds 20 kt.
.FRI...S winds 15 kt.
$$
Feb 26
Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
345 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea
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.
PKZ413-170145-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
345 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft. Rain and snow.
.TUE...SW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.WED...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
345 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ414-170145-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
345 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.TUE...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.WED...W wind up to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.THU...NW wind up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
PKZ644-651-162045-
/O.EXT.PAJK.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-260217T0000Z/
/O.EXB.PAJK.GL.W.0034.260217T0000Z-260217T1500Z/
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM-
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM AKST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. For the Gale
Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and
seas 7 to 10 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM and Cape
Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM AKST this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 6
AM AKST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
PKZ671-162045-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260217T0300Z/
/O.EXB.PAJK.GL.W.0034.260217T0300Z-260217T1200Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.SC.Y.0060.260217T1200Z-260217T1500Z/
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM AKST
TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 AM AKST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to
30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft. For the Gale
Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and
seas 7 to 11 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory,
northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to
9 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM AKST
this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to
3 AM AKST Tuesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 3
AM to 6 AM AKST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ762-170145-
Bristol Bay from Cape Chichagof to Cape Pierce out to 15 NM-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...E wind 35 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Snow.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt becoming NE 20 kt after midnight. Snow.
.TUE...E wind 10 kt.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 20 kt.
.WED...W wind 20 kt.
.THU THROUGH FRI...NW wind 25 kt.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ763-170145-
Kuskokwim Delta and Etolin Strait out to 15 NM-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...SE wind 40 kt. Snow.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 35 kt becoming S 20 kt after midnight. Snow.
.TUE...S wind 25 kt. Snow and rain.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt.
.WED...W wind 20 kt.
.THU THROUGH FRI...NW wind 25 kt.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ764-170145-
Kuskokwim Delta from 15 to 80 NM-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...E wind 40 kt. Seas in ice free waters 8 ft. Snow.
.TONIGHT...S wind 35 kt becoming SW 20 kt after midnight. Seas in
ice free waters 7 ft. Snow.
.TUE...S wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 ft. Rain and snow.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft.
.WED...W wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 8 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ765-170145-
North and West of Nunivak Island-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...SE wind 45 kt. Snow.
.TONIGHT...S wind 35 kt becoming SW 25 kt after midnight.
.TUE...S wind 30 kt. Snow and rain.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt.
.WED THROUGH THU...W wind 25 kt.
.FRI...N wind 15 kt.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ766-170145-
Pribilof Islands Nearshore Waters-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...SE wind 35 kt becoming SW 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas
13 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.TUE...S wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.WED...W wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU...N wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...E wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ770-170145-
Cape Sarichef to Nikolski Bering Side out to 15 NM-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...S wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TUE...S wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED...N wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ772-170145-
Cape Sarichef to Nikolski Bering Side from 15 to 85 NM-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...S wind 40 kt becoming SW 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas
11 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.WED...N wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ773-170145-
Cape Sarichef to Nikolski Pacific Side out to 15 NM-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...S wind 35 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.WED...N wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ784-170145-
Adak to Kiska Bering Side-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...
.TODAY...W wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.TUE...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.WED...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.THU...E wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ785-170145-
Adak to Kiska Pacific Side-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...
.TODAY...W wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 17 ft. Rain.
.TUE...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.WED...E wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ710-170130-
Cape Suckling to Gravel Point out to 15 NM-
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...N wind 40 kt. Blowing dust. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 35 kt. Blowing dust early. Seas 7 ft.
Freezing spray.
.TUE...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.WED...E wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ714-170130-
Resurrection Bay-
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...N wind 35 kt diminishing to 25 kt in the afternoon.
Gusts to 45 kt diminishing to 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 ft.
Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt diminishing to 10 kt after midnight.
Seas 4 ft subsiding to 2 ft after midnight. Freezing spray.
.TUE...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.WED...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ715-170130-
Cape Cleare to Gore Point out to 15 NM-
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TUE...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED...W wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ716-170130-
Cape Cleare to Gore Point from 15 to 75 NM-
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...NW wind 35 kt becoming N 25 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 10 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED...W wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ721-170130-
Valdez Narrows-
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...N wind 35 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...N wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.WED...N wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ724-170130-
Northwest Prince William Sound-
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...NW wind 35 kt diminishing to 25 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 7 ft subsiding to 4 ft in the afternoon. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt diminishing to 10 kt after midnight.
Seas 2 ft.
.TUE...Variable wind less than 10 kt becoming NW 10 kt in
the afternoon. Seas 2 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.WED...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.THU...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ726-170130-
Southwest Prince William Sound-
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...NW wind 35 kt becoming N 25 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 7 ft subsiding to 4 ft in the afternoon. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TUE...N wind 10 kt in the morning becoming variable less
than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.WED...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.THU...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ730-170130-
West of Barren Islands Including Kamishak Bay-
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...NW wind 35 kt becoming N 25 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.WED...W wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 14 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ731-170130-
Barren Islands East-
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...NW wind 40 kt becoming N 25 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 9 ft subsiding to 5 ft in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 kt in the evening becoming variable 10 kt.
Seas 5 ft. Snow.
.TUE...Variable wind 10 kt becoming NW 15 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 2 ft. Snow.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.WED...W wind 40 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 14 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ733-170130-
Gore Point to Marmot Island from 15 to 80 NM-
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...NW wind 40 kt becoming N 30 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 12 ft.
.TONIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft. Snow.
.TUE...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED...W wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 19 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Juneau AK
335 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Offshore waters forecast for Gulf of Alaska east of 144W
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.
PKZ311-170645-
Gulf of Alaska North of 57 Degrees North and East of 144 W-
335 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft subsiding to 11 ft in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED...W wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.THU...W wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Juneau AK
335 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Offshore waters forecast for Gulf of Alaska east of 144W
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ312-170645-
Gulf of Alaska South of 57 Degrees North and East of 144 W-
335 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 19 ft subsiding to 15 ft in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft subsiding to 10 ft late.
.TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.WED...W wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.THU...W wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
334 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ651-170645-
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM-
334 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...NE wind 25 kt increasing to 35 kt in the afternoon. Out
of interior bays and passes, gusts to 50 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 10 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 40 kt. Gusts to 55 kt. Seas 10 ft. Light
freezing spray.
.TUE...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Light freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Light freezing spray.
.WED...E wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU...E wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...NE gale to 45 kt. Seas 10 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
334 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ671-170645-
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM-
334 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...NE wind 30 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 35 kt. Gusts to 50 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED...E wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU...W wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI...E gale to 40 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
323 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W
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.
PKZ351-170115-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
323 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...NW wind 25 to 35 kt becoming N 15 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt becoming NE after midnight.
Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.TUE...Variable wind 10 kt becoming NW up to 10 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind up to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...NW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.FRI...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
323 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ352-170115-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
323 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...GALE WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind up to 20 kt becoming SE after midnight.
Seas 6 to 11 ft. Rain.
.TUE...SE wind up to 15 kt becoming NE in the afternoon.
Seas 4 to 9 ft. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 10 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
$$
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
436 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
AKZ764-170900-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260217T0900Z/
Northern Bristol Bay Coast-
Including the cities of Manokotak, Togiak, and Dillingham
436 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting 25 to 40 mph.
* WHERE...Northern Bristol Bay Coast, primarily along the Togiak Bay
Coastline.
* WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less due to
blowing snow with short periods of whiteout conditions. Travel
could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong storm will move into the Northern
Bristol Bay Region this morning, bringing moderate snowfall,
paired with gusty winds for short periods of whiteout conditions;
this storm will begin to weaken by tonight.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
138 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
AKZ818-170130-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0014.260217T1200Z-260219T1200Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0022.260217T1200Z-260219T0000Z/
Northern Seward Peninsula-
Including the cities of Buckland, Candle, and Deering
138 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO 3 PM AKST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches.
* WHERE...Northern Seward Peninsula.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to 3 PM AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel may be impacted. Areas of blowing and falling
snow could reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
138 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
AKZ826-170130-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0014.260217T0000Z-260219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0022.260217T1200Z-260219T0000Z/
Lower Yukon River-
Including the cities of St Marys, Marshall, Pilot Station, and
Russian Mission
138 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO 3 PM AKST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.
Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches.
* WHERE...Lower Yukon River.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to 3 PM AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The higher terrain likely to see heavier
snow. Areas of blowing and falling snow could reduce visibility to
1/2 mile or less at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
PKZ644-651-162045-
/O.EXT.PAJK.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-260217T0000Z/
/O.EXB.PAJK.GL.W.0034.260217T0000Z-260217T1500Z/
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM-
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM AKST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. For the Gale
Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and
seas 7 to 10 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM and Cape
Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM AKST this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 6
AM AKST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
PKZ652-162045-
/O.EXT.PAJK.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260217T0900Z/
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
6 to 8 ft.
* WHERE...Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM.
* WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
PKZ671-162045-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260217T0300Z/
/O.EXB.PAJK.GL.W.0034.260217T0300Z-260217T1200Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.SC.Y.0060.260217T1200Z-260217T1500Z/
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM AKST
TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 AM AKST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to
30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft. For the Gale
Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and
seas 7 to 11 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory,
northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to
9 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM AKST
this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to
3 AM AKST Tuesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 3
AM to 6 AM AKST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
PKZ672-162045-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260217T0300Z/
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
8 to 13 ft.
* WHERE...Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ751-170145-
Sitkinak to Castle Cape from 15 to 100 NM-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT AND TUESDAY...
.TODAY...S wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft building to 11 ft after
midnight. Rain.
.TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.WED...W wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 17 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ752-170145-
Castle Cape to Cape Tolstoi out to 15 NM-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY...
.TODAY...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 20 kt becoming NW after midnight. Seas 5 ft.
Rain.
.TUE...N wind 15 kt in the morning becoming variable 10 kt. Seas
6 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ753-170145-
Castle Cape to Cape Tolstoi from 15 to 100 NM-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TUESDAY...
.TODAY...S wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.WED...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.THU...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ754-170145-
Cape Tolstoi to Cape Sarichef out to 15 NM-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TUESDAY...
.TODAY...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...W wind 15 kt becoming NW 25 kt after midnight. Seas
13 ft. Rain.
.TUE...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.WED...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU...N wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ755-170145-
Cape Tolstoi to Cape Sarichef from 15 to 100 NM-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TUESDAY...
.TODAY...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 25 kt becoming NW after midnight. Seas 16 ft.
Rain.
.TUE...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.WED...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.THU...N wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ756-170145-
Port Heiden to Nelson Lagoon out to 15 NM-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY...
.TODAY...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 20 kt becoming W after midnight. Seas 3 ft.
Rain.
.TUE...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ757-170145-
Port Heiden to Nelson Lagoon from 15 to 60 NM-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY...
.TODAY...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain with snow.
.TONIGHT...S wind 20 kt becoming NW after midnight. Seas 6 ft.
Rain.
.TUE...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ758-170145-
Nelson Lagoon to Cape Sarichef out to 15 NM-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY...
.TODAY...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.TUE...Variable wind 10 kt becoming SW 15 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU...N wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ759-170145-
Nelson Lagoon to Cape Sarichef from 15 to 70 NM-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY...
.TODAY...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ760-170145-
Bristol Bay greater than 15 NM-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...E wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft. Snow.
Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt diminishing to 15 kt after midnight. Seas
in ice free waters 5 ft subsiding to 2 ft after midnight. Snow and
rain.
.TUE...NE wind 10 kt becoming S in the afternoon. Seas in ice free
waters 3 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 6 ft.
.WED...W wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 6 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 9 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ771-170145-
Unalaska Bay-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY...
.TODAY...S wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft subsiding to 3 ft in the
afternoon. Rain.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TUE...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.WED...N wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ774-170145-
Cape Sarichef to Nikolski Pacific Side from 15 to 85 NM-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TUESDAY...
.TODAY...S wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.TUE...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.WED...N wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ775-170145-
Nikolski to Seguam Bering Side out to 15 NM-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TUESDAY...
.TODAY...S wind 30 kt becoming NW 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas
14 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.WED...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...E wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ776-170145-
Nikolski to Seguam Bering Side from 15 to 85 NM-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TUESDAY...
.TODAY...SW wind 30 kt becoming W 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas
13 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.TUE...S wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.WED...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ777-170145-
Nikolski to Seguam Pacfic Side out to 15 NM-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TUESDAY...
.TODAY...S wind 30 kt becoming NW 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas
17 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.WED...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...E wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ778-170145-
Nikolski to Seguam Pacific Side from 15 to 75 NM-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TUESDAY...
.TODAY...S wind 30 kt becoming NW 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas
20 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.WED...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ780-170145-
Seguam to Adak Bering Side out to 15 NM-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TUESDAY...
.TODAY...W wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...S wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED...E wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...E wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ781-170145-
Seguam to Adak Bering Side from 15 to 85 NM-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TUESDAY...
.TODAY...W wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.WED...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ782-170145-
Seguam to Adak Pacific Side out to 15 NM-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TUESDAY...
.TODAY...W wind 25 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.WED...E wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ783-170145-
Seguam to Adak Pacific Side from 15 to 75 NM-
344 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TUESDAY...
.TODAY...W wind 25 kt. Seas 17 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.WED...E wind 15 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ711-170130-
Gravel Point to Cape Cleare out to 15 NM-
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY...
.TODAY...N wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt in the evening becoming variable
10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.WED...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...N wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ712-170130-
Cape Suckling to Cape Cleare from 15 to 75 NM-
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt becoming NE 15 kt after midnight.
Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED...W wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.THU...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI...N wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ720-170130-
Port of Valdez-
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY...
.TODAY...NE wind 25 kt. Gusts to 45 kt diminishing to 35 kt in
the afternoon. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Gusts to 30 kt before midnight. Seas 4 ft.
Freezing spray.
.TUE...E wind 10 kt in the morning becoming variable less
than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ722-170130-
Valdez Arm-
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ723-170130-
Passage Canal-
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY...
.TODAY...W wind 30 kt. Gusts to 40 kt near Whittier.
Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Gusts to 30 kt in the evening near
Whittier. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...W wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.WED...Variable wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.THU...W wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI...W wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ725-170130-
Central and Eastern Prince William Sound-
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt after midnight.
Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...NE wind 15 kt becoming N 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.WED...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.THU...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ732-170130-
Marmot Island to Sitkinak out to 15 NM-
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY...
.TODAY...W wind 15 kt except W 30 kt N of Dangerous Cape.
Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Snow and rain.
.TUE...NE wind 20 kt in the morning becoming variable 10 kt.
Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED...W wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 13 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ734-170130-
Marmot Island To Sitkinak from 15 to 85 NM-
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY AND TUESDAY...
.TODAY...W wind 20 kt except NW 30 kt N of Dangerous Cape.
Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain and snow.
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.WED...W wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 19 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ736-170130-
Chiniak Bay-
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY...
.TODAY...W wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 10 kt in the evening becoming variable
less than 10 kt. Seas 3 ft. Snow.
.TUE...N wind 10 kt in the morning becoming variable less
than 10 kt. Seas 3 ft. Snow.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.WED...W wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ737-170130-
Marmot Bay-
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY...
.TODAY...W wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft subsiding to 2 ft in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...N wind 10 kt becoming E after midnight. Seas 3 ft.
.TUE...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Snow.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.WED...W wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU...W wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 6 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ738-170130-
Shelikof Strait-
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...W wind 30 kt becoming NE 25 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 6 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Snow.
.TUE...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft subsiding to 3 ft in the
afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED...W wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ742-170130-
Cook Inlet Kalgin Island to Point Bede-
339 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...NE wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 6 ft.
Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft.
Freezing spray.
.TUE...NE wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.
Freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 10 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
.WED...W wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
334 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ652-170645-
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM-
334 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED...E wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
334 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ672-170645-
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM-
334 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
.TODAY...NW wind 30 kt becoming N 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts
to 45 kt early in the morning. Seas 14 ft subsiding to 10 ft in
the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 kt becoming SE late. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 15 kt becoming N in the afternoon. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 10 kt. Seas 7 ft. SW swell.
.WED...W wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.THU...W wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
$$
Brisk Wind Advisory
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ803-170300-
Kwikpak Pass to Cape Stephens out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE...S winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Snow.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 25 kt. Snow.
.WED...W winds 20 kt. Blowing snow.
.WED NIGHT...W winds 20 kt.
.THU...W winds 20 kt.
.FRI...S winds 10 kt.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
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.
PKZ804-170300-
Cape Stephens to Moses Point out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
.TODAY...E winds 25 kt. Blowing snow.
.TONIGHT...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE...SE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Snow.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Snow.
.WED...SW winds 25 kt. Blowing snow.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 25 kt. Blowing snow.
.THU...W winds 25 kt.
.FRI...S winds 10 kt.
$$
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
342 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
AKZ731-170300-
/O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260217T0300Z/
Valdez-
Including the cities of Valdez
342 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Valdez.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Blowing
and drifting snow is possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds and gusts will occur
mid-morning Monday through early Monday afternoon. Northeast winds
will begin to diminish late afternoon Monday through the evening
hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
&&
$$
PP
Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
138 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
AKZ828>830-851-852-170130-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.A.0014.260217T0600Z-260219T0000Z/
Lower Koyukuk Valley-Middle Yukon Valley-Lower Yukon and Innoko
Valleys-North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range-Upper Kuskokwim
Valley-
Including the cities of Nikolai, Ruby, Holy Cross, McGrath,
Huslia, Galena, Kaltag, Koyukuk, Anvik, Shageluk, Hughes,
Grayling, Nulato, Farewell Lake, and Takotna
138 AM AKST Mon Feb 16 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
* WHERE...Lower Koyukuk Valley, Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys,
Middle Yukon Valley, North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range, and
Upper Kuskokwim Valley.
* WHEN...From this evening through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be in the higher terrain.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
&&
$$
Special Weather Statement
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
National Weather Service ANCHORAGE AK
757 PM AKST Sun Feb 15 2026
AKZ732-161500-
Thompson Pass-
Including the city of Thompson Pass
757 PM AKST Sun Feb 15 2026
...SPECIAL AVALANCHE STATEMENT...
The Valdez Avalanche Center has issued a SPECIAL AVALANCHE
STATEMENT for the following areas: The Thompson Pass area.
* WHAT...Dangerous avalanche conditions exist in the backcountry.
Avalanche danger is HIGH above 2000 feet.
* WHERE...The Thompson Pass area.
* WHEN...In effect from Monday, February 16th at 6am through
Tuesday, February 17th at 6am AKST.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will redistribute recent snowfall onto a
weak snowpack. Very large human triggered and natural avalanches
are likely.
* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If deciding to recreate
in the backcountry, choose terrain that is flat or less than 30
degrees in steepness, with nothing steeper above you. Travel in
avalanche terrain is not recommended.
Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the
coverage area of this or any avalanche center.
For more information, visit www.alaskasnow.org.
$$
