Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
424 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
AKZ833-834-838-210000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0022.261020T1800Z-261022T0000Z/
Yukon Flats-White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon
River-Upper Chena River Valley-
Including the cities of Venetie, Chena Hot Springs Road east of
MP 34, Chena Hot Springs, Circle Hot Springs, Beaver, Eagle
Summit, Circle, Livengood, the Dalton Highway from MP 0 to MP 38,
Stevens Village, the Steese Highway north of MP 124, Fort Yukon,
the Elliott Highway from MP 32 to MP 134, Central, the Steese
Highway from MP 85 to MP 124, and Twelvemile Summit
424 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 11
inches expected. Wind could gust as high as 35 mph across higher
elevations.
* WHERE...Upper Chena River Valley, Southern and Eastern Yukon Flats,
White Mountains, and Eagle Summit.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could lead to
areas of blowing snow which could reduce visibility below one half
mile at times.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a narrow snow gradient. The
highest potential for heaviest snow lies southeast of Fort Yukon.
West and north of there, the likelihood for heavier snow drops
quickly. Locations near Beaver and Livengood may end up getting
closer to 2 to 4 inches or less.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, water, and warm
clothing in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit
511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.
&&
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
424 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
AKZ835>837-210000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0022.000000T0000Z-261022T0000Z/
Fortymile Country-Upper Tanana Valley-Delta Junction-
Including the cities of Northway, Deltana, Eagle, Tok, Tanacross,
the Taylor Highway south of MP 9, the Taylor Highway north of MP
9, Chicken, Alcan, the Alaska Highway east of MP 1392, the Tok
Cutoff north of MP 105, Fort Greely, Tetlin, and Delta Junction
424 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12
inches expected, with lower totals of 1 to 3 inches expected from
Northway to the Alcan Border along the Alaska Highway. Locally
higher snow totals of 12 to 16 inches will be possible, especially
between Tanacross and Dot Lake. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Rain may mix with snow in the Upper Tanana Valley around Northway
to the Alcan Border.
* WHERE...Delta Junction, Fortymile Country, and Upper Tanana Valley.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwest wind gusts may be as high as 35 mph
Tuesday morning through early Wednesday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, water, and warm
clothing in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit
511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
424 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
AKZ839-840-843-210000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0022.261020T1800Z-261022T0000Z/
Tanana Flats-Eielson AFB and Salcha-Two Rivers-
Including the cities of the Richardson Highway from MP 295 to MP
317, Birch Lake, Moose Creek, the Richardson Highway from MP
317 to MP 346, Eielson AFB, Two Rivers, Chena Hot Springs Road
from MP 12 to MP 34, Harding Lake, and Salcha
424 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
10 inches.
* WHERE...Eielson AFB and Salcha, Harding Lake, and Two Rivers.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A very sharp gradient between light and heavy
snow will develop on Tuesday. If this gradient is west of the area,
totals will likely end up on the higher end of this forecast range.
If the gradient is to the east of the area, snow accumulations will
be on the lower end of this range.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, water, and warm
clothing in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit
511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
424 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
AKZ849-850-210000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0022.000000T0000Z-261022T1200Z/
Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp-Eastern Alaska Range
South of Trims Camp-
Including the cities of Black Rapids, Trims Camp, the Richardson
Highway from MP 224 to MP 259, Donnelly Dome, and the Richardson
Highway from MP 202 to MP 224
424 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 24 to 36
inches expected above 2500 feet with higher amounts above pass
level and 12 to 24 inches expected below 2500 feet. Snowfall rates
could exceed one inch an hour at times.
* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow continues to build in Monday night
and is expected to last through Tuesday and Wednesday. Winds shift
to the north Tuesday with gusts in the 20 to 30 mph range expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, water, and warm
clothing in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit
511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.
&&
$$
Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Juneau AK
651 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
PKZ644-651-652-663-664-671-202300-
/O.CON.PAJK.GL.W.0117.000000T0000Z-261021T0300Z/
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0341.261021T0300Z-261022T1800Z/
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM-
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM-
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM-
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM-
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM-
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM-
651 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM AKDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 kt with
gusts up to 50 kt and seas 21 to 26 ft. For the Small Craft
Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of Southeast Alaskan coastal waters.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM AKDT this evening. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM AKDT
Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Juneau AK
651 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
PKZ672-202300-
/O.CON.PAJK.GL.W.0119.000000T0000Z-261021T0300Z/
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0341.261021T0300Z-261022T1800Z/
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM-
651 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM AKDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with
gusts up to 50 kt and seas 20 to 25 ft. For the Small Craft
Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft
expected.
* WHERE...Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM AKDT this evening. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM AKDT
Thursday.
* 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.
&&
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Juneau AK
413 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
Offshore waters forecast for Gulf of Alaska east of 144W
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ311-210615-
Gulf of Alaska North of 57 Degrees North and East of 144 W-
413 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING THROUGH TODAY...
.TODAY...S wind 40 kt becoming W 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas
23 ft. Rain early in the morning.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain showers late.
.WED...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain showers in the
morning.
.WED NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft. Showers late.
.THU...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...Wind variable less than 15 kt. Seas 6 ft or less.
.SAT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Juneau AK
413 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 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.
PKZ312-210615-
Gulf of Alaska South of 57 Degrees North and East of 144 W-
413 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING THROUGH TODAY...
.TODAY...S wind 35 kt becoming W 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas
21 ft. Rain early in the morning.
.TONIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain in the evening, then
rain showers late.
.WED...W wind 25 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft. Showers late.
.THU...W wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
413 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ651-210615-
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM-
413 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
.TODAY...S wind 40 kt becoming W 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 25
ft. Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 18 ft. SW swell in the evening.
Rain in the evening. Slight chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers
late.
.WED...S wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain showers in the
morning. Slight chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers in the
afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft. SW swell. Rain
showers and slight chance of thunderstorms.
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 7 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
413 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 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.
PKZ652-210615-
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM-
413 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
.TODAY...E wind 40 kt becoming S in the morning, then becoming W
in the afternoon. Seas 20 ft. Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms.
.TONIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 17 ft subsiding to 13 ft late. SW
swell in the evening. Rain in the evening. Slight chance of
thunderstorms. Showers late.
.WED...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain showers.
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
413 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ671-210615-
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM-
413 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
.TODAY...S wind 35 kt becoming W in the afternoon. Seas 25 ft.
Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 18 ft. SW swell in the evening.
Slight chance of thunderstorms.
.WED...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 14 ft. Slight chance of
thunderstorms.
.WED NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 12 ft. Showers.
.THU...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI...E wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
413 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 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.
PKZ672-210615-
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM-
413 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
.TODAY...S wind 35 kt becoming W in the afternoon. Gusts to
50 kt. Seas 23 ft. Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 18 ft subsiding to 14 ft late. SW
swell in the evening. Rain and slight chance of thunderstorms in
the evening, then showers late.
.WED...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft. SW swell. Showers.
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...E wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ750-210015-
Sitkinak to Castle Cape out to 15 NM-
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...W wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.WED...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 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.
PKZ751-210015-
Sitkinak to Castle Cape from 15 to 100 NM-
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...W wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.WED...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
301 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ351-210145-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
301 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...W wind 35 kt. Seas 16 to 19 ft. Rain showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
.TONIGHT...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft. Rain showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
.WED...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.THU...NW wind up to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...SE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
301 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 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.
PKZ352-210145-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
301 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...W wind 35 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft. Rain showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
.TONIGHT...W wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 17 ft. Rain showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
.WED...W wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 15 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.THU...NW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.FRI...E wind up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 7 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ710-202330-
Cape Suckling to Gravel Point out to 15 NM-
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...S wind 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt after midnight. Seas
17 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...E wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 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.
PKZ711-202330-
Gravel Point to Cape Cleare out to 15 NM-
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt after midnight. Seas
16 ft.
.WED...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ712-202330-
Cape Suckling to Cape Cleare from 15 to 75 NM-
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt after midnight. Seas
17 ft. Rain showers and isolated thunderstorms.
.WED...SW wind 15 kt becoming E in the afternoon. Seas 12 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 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.
PKZ715-202330-
Cape Cleare to Gore Point out to 15 NM-
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...W wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 30 kt becoming N 20 kt after midnight. Seas 14
ft.
.WED...N wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...N wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...E wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ716-202330-
Cape Cleare to Gore Point from 15 to 75 NM-
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...W wind 40 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 35 kt diminishing to 25 kt after midnight. Seas
16 ft.
.WED...N wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 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.
PKZ730-202330-
West of Barren Islands Including Kamishak Bay-
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
.TODAY...W wind 40 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 40 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.WED...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ731-202330-
Barren Islands East-
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
.TODAY...W wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.WED...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 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.
PKZ732-202330-
Marmot Island to Sitkinak out to 15 NM-
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...W wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.WED...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ733-202330-
Gore Point to Marmot Island from 15 to 80 NM-
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
.TODAY...W wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.WED...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 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.
PKZ734-202330-
Marmot Island To Sitkinak from 15 to 85 NM-
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
.TODAY...W wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
.TONIGHT...W wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.WED...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.THU...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...S wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
$$
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
424 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
AKZ841-842-844-845-210000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0080.261020T1800Z-261022T0000Z/
Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills-Chatanika River Valley-
Fairbanks Metro Area-Nenana-
Including the cities of North Pole, the Steese Highway from MP
12 to MP 85, Nenana, the Parks Highway from MP 290 to 325, Ester,
Fairbanks, Ester Dome, the Parks Highway from MP 325 to MP 342,
the Elliott Highway from MP 1 to MP 32, Haystack, Fox, Murphy
Dome, and Fort Wainwright
424 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7
inches.
* WHERE...Fairbanks, Fox, Chatanika, Ester and Nenena.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will intensify through Tuesday,
with heavier snow expected by late Tuesday morning. There is high
uncertainty in the exact location of this heavier snow area, as a
band looks likely to set up immediately east of the area. This
detail will be crucial in determining which spots get 6 inches or
more versus 3 inches or less. A 30 mile change east or west will
result in drastic differences. If the area of heavier snow shifts
slightly west, heavy snow becomes more likely over the area, and
some areas like North Pole could see greater totals of 7 or even 8
inches. If the area of heavier snow shifts slightly east, heavy
snow becomes less likely over the area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511.alaska.gov or
call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.
&&
$$
Spann
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
424 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
AKZ847-848-210000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-261021T1200Z/
Northern Denali Borough-Southern Denali Borough-
Including the cities of Denali National Park, Healy, Kantishna,
the Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288, Carlo Creek, the Parks
Highway from MP 202 MP 237, Anderson, and Cantwell
424 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Denali Borough.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North and west of Healy, the chance for heavy
snow drops off quickly due to a narrow gradient of snow. There is
potential for greater than 6 inches in Healy but only a few inches
in Anderson. The exact placement of the area of heavier will have a
dramatic effect on the final snowfall totals. If the band moves a
few dozen miles west, snowfall totals will be on the higher end of
the range, especially near Healy. If the band moves a few dozen
miles east, snowfall totals will likely be on the lower end, even
in Healy.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511.alaska.gov or
call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
248 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
AKZ701-711-713-202100-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0048.261020T1200Z-261020T2100Z/
Anchorage-Lower Matanuska Valley-Sutton / Upper Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Chickaloon, Sutton, Wasilla, Eklutna, Big
Lake, Palmer, Anchorage, and Eagle River
248 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6
inches, highest amounts near the mountains.
* WHERE...Lower elevations of Anchorage and the Matanuska Valley.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Be prepared for slippery
roads. Visibilities as low as one half mile possible, including
during the morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain will intensify during the overnight hours
and change to snow late tonight through early Tuesday morning, with
temperatures falling to near freezing. The heaviest snow and
highest accumulation will be near the mountains, from the lower
Anchorage Hillside to East Anchorage and up the Glenn Highway
corridor to Palmer and Sutton. Roads will start out wet and road
surface temperatures are still warm (in the upper 30s), but steady
moderate snow should be enough to lead to slushy accumulation,
especially along neighborhood roads. Snow will change back to rain
by late morning in south to west Anchorage, continue northward to
the Matanuska Valley in the afternoon. The exact timing of
changeover back to rain will greatly impact total snow amounts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road
conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
248 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
AKZ702-210000-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-261021T0600Z/
Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River-
Including the cities of Anchorage Hillside, Upper Eagle River, and
Indian
248 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12
inches, highest amounts above 2000 feet elevation.
* WHERE...Anchorage and Eagle River Hillsides.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Be prepared for slippery
roads. Areas of low visibility especially in heavier snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow this morning will continue through late
evening. The heaviest snow will be Tuesday morning through around
midday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road
conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
248 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
AKZ712-202100-
/O.EXB.PAFC.WW.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-261020T2100Z/
Hatcher Pass-
Including the cities of Hatcher Pass
248 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 inches,
highest amounts near the mountains.
* WHERE...Hatcher Pass.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Be prepared for slippery
roads. Areas of low visibility especially in heavier snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue through early Tuesday
afternoon before tapering off. The additional snowfall this morning
will bring the total storm accumulation across Hatcher Pass to 10
to 24 inches, highest in the mountains.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road
conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
248 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
AKZ714-742-210000-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-261021T1200Z/
Eureka / Tahneta Pass-Western Copper Valley-
Including the cities of Eureka, Lake Louise, Nelchina, Mendeltna,
Tahneta Pass, and Tolsona
248 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12
inches. Highest amounts between Eureka and Sheep Mountain.
* WHERE...Eureka, Tahneta Pass and the Western Copper Valley.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Be prepared for slippery
roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Steady snowfall will continue through this
evening before slowly tapering off by Wednesday morning. The
heaviest snow is expected to fall between early Tuesday morning and
Tuesday evening. Up to 6 inches of snow is expected around
Mendeltna with higher amounts farther west along the Glenn Highway.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road
conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
248 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
AKZ732-210000-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-261021T1200Z/
Thompson Pass-
Including the cities of Thompson Pass
248 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 10 and
16 inches, mainly near the top of the pass.
* WHERE...Thompson Pass.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Be prepared for slippery
roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A long duration snowfall event will continue
through tonight. Temperatures at of slightly above freezing will
allow snow to change to rain at times for lower elevations of the
pass. At the top of the pass, snow will be more prolonged but may
also briefly mix with rain at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road
conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
248 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
AKZ741-210000-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-261021T1200Z/
Northern Copper Valley-
Including the cities of Paxson
248 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14
inches from mile post 150 to Paxson and between 12 and 20 inches
from Paxson north to mile post 200.
* WHERE...Northern Copper Valley, including the eastern Denali
Highway and Paxson.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Be prepared for slippery
roads.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road
conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
248 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
AKZ743-210000-
/O.EXA.PAFC.WW.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-261021T0600Z/
Central Copper Valley-
Including the cities of Gakona, Glennallen, and Copper Center
248 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches.
Highest amounts north of Gulkana. Lowest amounts south of the Glenn
and Richardson Hwy junction, near Copper Center.
* WHERE...Central Copper Valley.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Be prepared for slippery
roads. Areas of low visibility especially in heavier snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue across the Central Copper
Valley through this evening. Rain may mix in with the snow at times
south of Gulkana, limiting snow amounts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road
conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
248 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
AKZ750-210000-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-261021T0600Z/
Tok Cutoff-
Including the cities of Slana, Nebesna, Chistochina, and Mentasta
Lake
248 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 6 to 12
inches, highest amounts between mile post 40 and mile post 90 of
the Tok Cutoff.
* WHERE...Tok Cutoff and Nabesna Road.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Be prepared for slippery
roads. Areas of low visibility especially in heavier snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another round of snow will develop along the
Tok Cutoff this morning and continue through Tuesday afternoon
before tapering off Tuesday evening. The heaviest snow is likely to
fall between 1 AM and 1 PM Tuesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road
conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Juneau AK
651 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
PKZ644-651-652-663-664-671-202300-
/O.CON.PAJK.GL.W.0117.000000T0000Z-261021T0300Z/
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0341.261021T0300Z-261022T1800Z/
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM-
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM-
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM-
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM-
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM-
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM-
651 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM AKDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 kt with
gusts up to 50 kt and seas 21 to 26 ft. For the Small Craft
Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of Southeast Alaskan coastal waters.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM AKDT this evening. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM AKDT
Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Juneau AK
651 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
PKZ672-202300-
/O.CON.PAJK.GL.W.0119.000000T0000Z-261021T0300Z/
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0341.261021T0300Z-261022T1800Z/
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM-
651 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM AKDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with
gusts up to 50 kt and seas 20 to 25 ft. For the Small Craft
Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft
expected.
* WHERE...Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM AKDT this evening. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM AKDT
Thursday.
* 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.
&&
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska...UPDATED
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
504 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ804-210200-
Cape Stephens to Moses Point out to 15 NM-
504 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS MORNING...
.REST OF TODAY...NW winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...NW winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.WED...NW winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU...SW winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...S winds 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...SE winds 40 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT...S winds 35 kt. Seas 7 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska...UPDATED
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
504 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 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.
PKZ806-210200-
Sledge Island to Wales out to 15 NM-
504 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS MORNING...
.REST OF TODAY...NW winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TONIGHT...NW winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.WED...SW winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU...SW winds 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S winds 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI...SE winds 50 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.SAT...S winds 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska...UPDATED
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
504 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ850-210200-
Etolin Strait to Kwemeluk Pass from 15 to 90 NM-
504 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS MORNING...
.REST OF TODAY...NW winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft building to 7 ft, then
subsiding to 6 ft in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...NW winds 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED...W winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU...SW winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SE winds 35 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.FRI...S winds 45 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.SAT...S winds 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska...UPDATED
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
504 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 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.
PKZ852-210200-
Norton Sound greater than 15 NM-
504 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS MORNING...
.REST OF TODAY...NW winds 25 kt. Seas building to 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...NW winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.WED...W winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU...SW winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S winds 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...SE winds 45 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...S winds 35 kt. Seas 8 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska...UPDATED
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
504 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ854-210200-
Sledge Island to Wales greater than 15 NM-
504 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS MORNING...
.REST OF TODAY...NW winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TONIGHT...W winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.WED...W winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU...SW winds 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SE winds 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI...SE winds 45 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.SAT...S winds 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska...UPDATED
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
504 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 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.
PKZ856-210200-
Wales to Cape Thompson greater than 15 NM-
504 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS MORNING...
.REST OF TODAY...NW winds 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TONIGHT...NW winds 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED...SW winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...SW winds 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S winds 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...SE winds 45 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.SAT...S winds 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
$$
Oct 26
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ752-210015-
Castle Cape to Cape Tolstoi out to 15 NM-
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...W wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI...S wind 40 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 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.
PKZ753-210015-
Castle Cape to Cape Tolstoi from 15 to 100 NM-
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
.TODAY...W wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.WED...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...S wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ754-210015-
Cape Tolstoi to Cape Sarichef out to 15 NM-
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY...
.TODAY...W wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...S wind 40 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 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.
PKZ755-210015-
Cape Tolstoi to Unalga Pass from 15 to 100 NM-
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...W wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.WED...W wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...S wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ756-210015-
Port Heiden to Nelson Lagoon out to 15 NM-
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...W wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain showers.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt after midnight. Seas
10 ft.
.WED...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 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.
PKZ757-210015-
Port Heiden to Nelson Lagoon from 15 to 60 NM-
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...W wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain showers.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt after midnight. Seas
11 ft.
.WED...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...S wind 45 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ758-210015-
Nelson Lagoon to Cape Sarichef out to 15 NM-
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...W wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain showers.
.TONIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...S wind 40 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 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.
PKZ759-210015-
Nelson Lagoon to Unalga Pass 15 to 70 nm-
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...W wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI...S wind 45 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ760-210015-
Bristol Bay greater than 15 NM-
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...W wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.WED...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU...E wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 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.
PKZ761-210015-
Bristol Bay from Port Heiden to Cape Chichagof out to 15 NM-
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
.TODAY...W wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain showers.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.WED...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 6 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ762-210015-
Bristol Bay from Cape Chichagof to Cape Pierce out to 15 NM-
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 9 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 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.
PKZ763-210015-
Kuskokwim Delta and Etolin Strait out to 15 NM-
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED...NW wind 15 kt becoming W in the afternoon. Seas 3 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.THU...S wind 50 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...S wind 50 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 8 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ764-210015-
Kuskokwim Delta from 15 to 80 NM-
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU...S wind 45 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI...S wind 45 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.SAT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 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.
PKZ765-210015-
North and West of Nunivak Island-
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY...
.TODAY...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED...W wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU...S wind 50 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.FRI...S wind 50 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.SAT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ774-210015-
Unalga Pass to Nikolski Pacific Side from 15 to 85 NM-
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...W wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI...S wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 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.
PKZ778-210015-
Nikolski to Seguam Pacific Side from 15 to 75 NM-
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...W wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 15 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ783-210015-
Seguam to Adak Pacific Side from 15 to 75 NM-
330 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY...
.TODAY...W wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt becoming NE 15 kt after midnight.
Seas 6 ft.
.WED...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...S wind 40 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 18 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 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.
PKZ723-202330-
Passage Canal-
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY...
.TODAY...W wind 15 kt early increasing to 25 kt...then diminishing to
20 kt by late afternoon. Gusts to 25 kt near Whittier early
increasing to 40 kt...then diminishing to 30 kt by late afternoon.
Seas 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Gusts to 25 kt near Whittier in the
evening. Seas 2 ft.
.WED...W wind 20 kt. Gusts to 30 kt near Whittier. Seas 2 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.THU...W wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ726-202330-
Southwest Prince William Sound-
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY...
.TODAY...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.WED...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 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.
PKZ736-202330-
Chiniak Bay-
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY...
.TODAY...W wind 30 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.WED...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ737-202330-
Marmot Bay-
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
.TODAY...W wind 30 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED...W wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft subsiding to 3 ft in the afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.THU...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 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.
PKZ738-202330-
Shelikof Strait-
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
.TODAY...W wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ741-202330-
Kachemak Bay-
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...W wind 25 kt except W 30 kt in the outer bay. Gusts to 40 kt
in the outer bay. Seas 7 ft except seas seas 11 ft in the outer bay.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt in the evening becoming variable 10 kt,
Seas 6 ft subsiding to 2 ft after midnight. In the outer bay, W wind
30 kt becoming N 15 kt after midnight, seas 10 ft subsiding to 4 ft
after midnight.
.WED...N wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.THU...N wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 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.
PKZ742-202330-
Cook Inlet Kalgin Island to Point Bede-
300 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...W wind increasing to 30 kt. Seas building to 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 30 kt becoming N 15 kt after midnight. Seas 7 ft
subsiding to 4 ft after midnight.
.WED...N wind 15 kt diminishing to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas
3 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
$$
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1214 PM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
AKZ317-210300-
/O.CON.PAJK.WI.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-261021T0300Z/
City and Borough of Yakutat-
Including the cities of Yakutat
1214 PM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will remain elevated through Tuesday
morning, with the strongest gusts peaking through midday Tuesday.
Potential for higher gusts from mid Tuesday morning to early
afternoon before diminishing into Tuesday evening.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make travel difficult. Use extra caution.
Ensure boats and vessels are secured.
&&
$$
Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Juneau AK
244 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
.An atmospheric river, currently over the Yakutat area, is expected
to continue through today. Multiple periods of heavy rain are
expected for the Icy Strait corridor and northeast Gulf Coast,
including the following communities: Yakutat, Elfin Cove, Pelican,
Gustavus, Juneau. Elevated gusty winds are expected alongside this
heavier rainfall, with the strongest winds from the southwest
expected late this morning into this afternoon. Prolonged periods of
moderate to heavy rain will produce significant river rises with the
potential for at least minor flooding in Juneau and Gustavus. Ponding
of water in low-lying areas is also possible.
AKZ317-320-325-202245-
/O.CON.PAJK.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-261021T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
City and Borough of Yakutat-Glacier Bay-City and Borough of
Juneau-
Including the cities of Juneau, Yakutat, and Gustavus
244 AM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...The following areas, Northeast Gulf Coast and Northern
Inner Channels. This includes the cities of Yakutat, Gustavus, And
Juneau.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rain totals for the Yakutat area between this morning and this
evening range between 4.5-7.0 inches, with greater than 9 inches
possible at elevations greater than 1000 ft. For Gustavus, rain
totals ranging between 2-4 inches, exceeding 4 inches on south to
southwest facing mountains along the outer coast, and exceeding 4
inches on south to southwest facing mountains at elevation in
Glacier Bay and around Gustavus.
For the Juneau area, rain totals have trended slightly down,
ranging between 2 and 3 inches with totals exceeding 4 inches at
elevations greater than 4 inches. Highest rain rates are expected
through early this morning into today with rain rates as high as
0.2 inches per hour.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
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