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Blizzard Warning


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1046 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

AKZ755>757-271400-
/O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0011.000000T0000Z-251227T1400Z/
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-Interior Kuskokwim Delta-
Western Capes-
Including the cities of Quinhagak, Mekoryuk, Bethel, Kasigluk,
Kwethluk, Platinum, Akiachak, Kipnuk, Goodnews Bay, and Toksook
Bay
1046 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta and Western Capes.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less due to
  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As falling snow tapers off, gusty winds will
  continue to loft snow on the ground and significantly reduce
  visibilities to less than a quarter mile at times through Saturday
  morning.

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.

&&

$$


Heavy Freezing Spray Warning


Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
329 AM AKST Sat Dec 27 2025

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.

PKZ740-280115-
Cook Inlet North of Kalgin Island-
329 AM AKST Sat Dec 27 2025

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING TONIGHT AND SUNDAY...

.TODAY...N wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 9 ft.
Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind increasing to 40 kt. Seas in ice
free waters 12 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SUN...N wind 40 kt. Seas in ice free waters 13 ft.
Heavy freezing spray.
.SUN NIGHT...N wind 40 kt. Seas in ice free waters 12 ft.
.MON...N wind 40 kt. Seas in ice free waters 10 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.
.WED...N wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

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.

PKZ816-271500-
South Side of Saint Lawrence Island out to 15 NM-
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft subsiding. Heavy freezing
spray.
.SAT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 3 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...W winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN NIGHT...NW winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...NW winds 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...NW winds 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED...NE winds 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

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.

PKZ817-271500-
North Side of Saint Lawrence Island out to 15 NM-
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

.TONIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...W winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN...W winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN NIGHT...W winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...W winds 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...N winds 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED...NE winds 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

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.

PKZ851-271500-
Southwest of Saint Lawrence Island from 15 to 100 NM-
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

.TONIGHT...N winds 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SUN...W winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NW winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...NW winds 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...W winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...NW winds 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.WED...NE winds 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

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.

PKZ854-271500-
Sledge Island to Wales greater than 15 NM-
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

.TONIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 7 ft subsiding to 5 ft. Heavy
freezing spray.
.SAT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 3 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...W winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.MON...N winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...N winds 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED...N winds 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
336 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

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.

PKZ765-271345-
North and West of Nunivak Island-
336 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...N wind 40 kt. Seas in ice free waters 13 ft. Extreme
freezing spray at a rate of 4 cm per hour or greater may rapidly
accumulate on vessels.
.SAT...N wind 35 kt. Seas in ice free waters 10 ft. Extreme freezing
spray at a rate of 4 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate
on vessels.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft. Extreme
freezing spray at a rate of 4 cm per hour or greater may rapidly
accumulate on vessels.
.SUN...NE wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 6 ft.
.MON...N wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft.
.WED...N wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 8 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
336 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

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.

PKZ767-271345-
Saint Matthew Island Waters-
336 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY...

.TONIGHT...N wind 40 kt E of Saint Matthew Island...NE 30 kt W of
Saint Matthew Island. Seas 13 ft. Extreme freezing spray at a rate
of 4 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels E of
Saint Matthew Island.
.SAT...N wind 35 kt E of Saint Matthew Island... NE 25 kt W of
Saint
Matthew Island. Seas 10 ft. Extreme freezing spray at a rate of 4 cm
per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels E of Saint
Matthew Island.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 30 kt E of Saint Matthew Island...NE 20 kt W
of
Saint Matthew Island. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED...N wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.

$$


High Wind Warning


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
339 AM AKST Sat Dec 27 2025

AKZ711-280215-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0020.251228T0000Z-251230T0600Z/
Lower Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Wasilla, Palmer, and Big Lake
339 AM AKST Sat Dec 27 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9
PM AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Lower Matanuska Valley, including Palmer and Wasilla.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be overnight tonight
  through Sunday evening. most likely Sunday through Sunday evening.
  Winds will be slow to to weaken, likely not dropping below 60 mph
  until late Monday. As winds ramp up today, the light and powdery
  snow on the ground will easily blow around, leading to reduced
  visibility at times along area roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread
power outages. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
339 AM AKST Sat Dec 27 2025

AKZ731-732-280215-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0020.251228T0600Z-251229T2100Z/
Valdez-Thompson Pass-
Including the cities of Thompson Pass and Valdez
339 AM AKST Sat Dec 27 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North to East winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph in
  Valdez and up to 80 mph through Thompson Pass.

* WHERE...Valdez and Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be overnight tonight
  through the day Sunday. As winds ramp up today through tonight,
  the light and powdery snow on the ground will be easily blown
  around, leading to reduced visibilities at times along area roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread
power outages. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

Baines


Storm Warning


Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
329 AM AKST Sat Dec 27 2025

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.

PKZ721-280115-
Valdez Narrows-
329 AM AKST Sat Dec 27 2025

...STORM WARNING SUNDAY...

.TODAY...N wind 25 kt increasing to 35 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 45 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN...N wind 50 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN NIGHT...N wind 45 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...N wind 45 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TUE...N wind 30 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.WED...N wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$


Gale Warning


Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
329 AM AKST Sat Dec 27 2025

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.

PKZ720-280115-
Port of Valdez-
329 AM AKST Sat Dec 27 2025

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND SUNDAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 10 kt increasing to 25 kt in the afternoon.
Gusts to 40 kt late. Seas 3 ft building to 5 ft in the afternoon.
Freezing spray in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt increasing to 40 kt after midnight.
Gusts to 45 kt increasing to 60 kt overnight. Seas 7 ft.
Freezing spray.
.SUN...E wind 40 kt. Gusts to 60 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN NIGHT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...E wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE THROUGH WED...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
329 AM AKST Sat Dec 27 2025

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.

PKZ740-280115-
Cook Inlet North of Kalgin Island-
329 AM AKST Sat Dec 27 2025

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING TONIGHT AND SUNDAY...

.TODAY...N wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 9 ft.
Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind increasing to 40 kt. Seas in ice
free waters 12 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SUN...N wind 40 kt. Seas in ice free waters 13 ft.
Heavy freezing spray.
.SUN NIGHT...N wind 40 kt. Seas in ice free waters 12 ft.
.MON...N wind 40 kt. Seas in ice free waters 10 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.
.WED...N wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

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.

PKZ801-271500-
Etolin Strait to Dall Point out to 15 NM-
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TONIGHT...N winds 35 kt. Blowing snow.
.SAT...N winds 30 kt. Blowing snow.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 25 kt.
.SUN...N winds 20 kt.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 20 kt.
.MON...N winds 25 kt.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 kt.
.TUE...N winds 15 kt.
.WED...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

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.

PKZ802-271500-
Dall Point to Kwikpak Pass out to 15 NM-
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TONIGHT...N winds 35 kt. Blowing snow.
.SAT...N winds 25 kt.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 20 kt.
.SUN...NE winds 15 kt.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 15 kt.
.MON...N winds 25 kt.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 kt.
.TUE...N winds 15 kt.
.WED...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

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.

PKZ850-271500-
Etolin Strait to Kwemeluk Pass from 15 to 90 NM-
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TONIGHT...N winds 35 kt. Blowing snow.
.SAT...N winds 25 kt.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 20 kt.
.SUN...NE winds 15 kt.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 15 kt.
.MON...N winds 25 kt.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 kt.
.TUE...NW winds 15 kt.
.WED...N winds 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
336 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

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.

PKZ765-271345-
North and West of Nunivak Island-
336 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...N wind 40 kt. Seas in ice free waters 13 ft. Extreme
freezing spray at a rate of 4 cm per hour or greater may rapidly
accumulate on vessels.
.SAT...N wind 35 kt. Seas in ice free waters 10 ft. Extreme freezing
spray at a rate of 4 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate
on vessels.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft. Extreme
freezing spray at a rate of 4 cm per hour or greater may rapidly
accumulate on vessels.
.SUN...NE wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 6 ft.
.MON...N wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft.
.WED...N wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 8 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
336 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

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.

PKZ767-271345-
Saint Matthew Island Waters-
336 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY...

.TONIGHT...N wind 40 kt E of Saint Matthew Island...NE 30 kt W of
Saint Matthew Island. Seas 13 ft. Extreme freezing spray at a rate
of 4 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels E of
Saint Matthew Island.
.SAT...N wind 35 kt E of Saint Matthew Island... NE 25 kt W of
Saint
Matthew Island. Seas 10 ft. Extreme freezing spray at a rate of 4 cm
per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels E of Saint
Matthew Island.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 30 kt E of Saint Matthew Island...NE 20 kt W
of
Saint Matthew Island. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED...N wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.

$$


Cold Weather Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1039 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

AKZ804-805-272100-
/O.EXB.PAFG.CW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-251227T2100Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including the cities of Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Deadhorse, Alpine,
the Dalton Highway north of MP 387, Point Thomson, Flaxman
Island, Kaktovik, and Kuparuk
1039 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 60 below.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast and Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 60 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1039 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

AKZ831-271800-
/O.CON.PAFG.CW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-251227T1800Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including the cities of Allakaket, Bettles, Evansville, and
Alatna
1039 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 60 below.

* WHERE...Upper Koyukuk Valley.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 60 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
154 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

AKZ752-753-755-756-281500-
/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0009.251227T0900Z-251228T1500Z/
Kuskokwim Valley West-Kuskokwim Valley East-Kuskokwim Delta Coast
and Nunivak Island-Interior Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Toksook Bay, Kasigluk, Bethel, Akiachak,
Aniak, Kalskag, Kwethluk, Quinhagak, Mekoryuk, Kipnuk, Sleetmute,
and Crooked Creek
154 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 AM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta, Kuskokwim Valley West, and Kuskokwim
  Valley East.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
  Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these
  temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

JH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
154 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

AKZ754-281530-
/O.EXB.PAFC.CW.Y.0009.251228T0300Z-251229T2300Z/
Lime Village-
Including the cities of Lime Village
154 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 2 PM AKST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 45 to 50 below zero
  expected.

* WHERE...Lime Village.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 2 PM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
  Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these
  temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
329 AM AKST Sat Dec 27 2025

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.

PKZ724-280115-
Northwest Prince William Sound-
329 AM AKST Sat Dec 27 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SUNDAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.WED...N wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

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.

PKZ816-271500-
South Side of Saint Lawrence Island out to 15 NM-
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft subsiding. Heavy freezing
spray.
.SAT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 3 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...W winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN NIGHT...NW winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...NW winds 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...NW winds 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED...NE winds 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

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.

PKZ817-271500-
North Side of Saint Lawrence Island out to 15 NM-
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

.TONIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...W winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN...W winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN NIGHT...W winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...W winds 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...N winds 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED...NE winds 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

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.

PKZ851-271500-
Southwest of Saint Lawrence Island from 15 to 100 NM-
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

.TONIGHT...N winds 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SUN...W winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NW winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...NW winds 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...W winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...NW winds 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.WED...NE winds 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

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.

PKZ854-271500-
Sledge Island to Wales greater than 15 NM-
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

.TONIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 7 ft subsiding to 5 ft. Heavy
freezing spray.
.SAT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 3 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...W winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.MON...N winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...N winds 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED...N winds 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.

$$


Brisk Wind Advisory


Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

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.

PKZ803-271500-
Kwikpak Pass to Cape Stephens out to 15 NM-
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

.TONIGHT...N winds 25 kt.
.SAT...N winds 25 kt.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 15 kt.
.SUN...NE winds 10 kt.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 15 kt.
.MON...NE winds 25 kt.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 25 kt.
.TUE...NE winds 15 kt.
.WED...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

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.

PKZ804-271500-
Cape Stephens to Moses Point out to 15 NM-
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...N winds 25 kt.
.SAT...N winds 25 kt.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 20 kt.
.SUN...NE winds 10 kt.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 10 kt.
.MON...NE winds 25 kt.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 kt.
.TUE...NE winds 15 kt.
.WED...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

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.

PKZ805-271500-
Moses Point to Sledge Island out to 15 NM-
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

.TONIGHT...N winds 25 kt.
.SAT...N winds 25 kt.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 15 kt.
.SUN...NE winds 10 kt.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 10 kt.
.MON...N winds 25 kt.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 25 kt.
.TUE...NE winds 15 kt.
.WED...N winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

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.

PKZ806-271500-
Sledge Island to Wales out to 15 NM-
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...N winds 25 kt.
.SAT...N winds 20 kt.
.SAT NIGHT...SE winds 15 kt.
.SUN...SE winds 20 kt.
.SUN NIGHT...SE winds 15 kt.
.MON...SE winds 15 kt.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 10 kt.
.TUE...E winds 15 kt.
.WED...N winds 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

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.

PKZ852-271500-
Norton Sound greater than 15 NM-
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

.TONIGHT...N winds 25 kt.
.SAT...N winds 25 kt.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 15 kt.
.SUN...NE winds 10 kt.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 10 kt.
.MON...NE winds 25 kt.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 25 kt.
.TUE...NE winds 15 kt.
.WED...N winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

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.

PKZ853-271500-
Kwemeluk Pass to Kwikpak Pass from 15 to 90 NM-
349 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...N winds 25 kt.
.SAT...N winds 25 kt.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 10 kt.
.SUN...SE winds 10 kt.
.SUN NIGHT...E winds 10 kt.
.MON...N winds 15 kt.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 15 kt.
.TUE...NW winds 10 kt.
.WED...N winds 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.

$$


Special Weather Statement


SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
National Weather Service ANCHORAGE AK
610 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

AKZ701-271500-
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, and Eklutna
610 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

...GUSTY WINDS EXPECTED LATE SATURDAY INTO MONDAY MORNING...

Northerly winds are expected to gradually increase Saturday,
primarily for the northwestern portions of Anchorage from JBER and
Government Hill areas through downtown and all of west Anchorage.
Strong, northeast winds could also affect communities west of the
Glenn Highway, north of the Municipality. Peak winds are expected
overnight Saturday and Sunday with sustained winds of 25 to 35
mph and wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph. There is a low possibility (10
to 30 percent chance) for the peak winds to be stronger. Winds
should begin to gradually diminish Monday morning. With fresh dry
snow on the ground, these winds could cause snow to drift and blow
around, reducing visibility at times. Plan ahead and prepare by
securing loose items, adjusting travel plans as necessary, and
monitoring the forecast for any updates.

$$

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
121 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

AKZ836-271600-
Upper Tanana Valley-
Including Tok, Tanacross, Tetlin, Northway, Alcan,
the Alaska Highway east of MP 1392,
the Taylor Highway south of MP 9,
and the Tok Cutoff north of MP 105
121 PM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025

...Several Days of Snow Expected...

Snow will develop Friday night from Dot Lake to the AlCan Border
and it will continue through Sunday. There will be a brief break
on Monday during the day, then an additional round of light snow
on Monday night from Tok east.

Overall, snowfall from Friday night through Sunday afternoon
looks to total 3 to 6 inches. This forecast remains on track.
Heavy snow previously forecasted for Sunday night looks to be
lighter in nature as forecast models have shifted the main front
further southeast, away from the Alaska Highway.

Snowfall looks to be very fine in nature and will likely not
accumulate efficiently. Winds will be breezy from the northwest
with gusts 15 to 20 mph on Saturday and Sunday. Some drifting
snow is expected, but it will be limited due to the nature of the
snowfall being fine grains and not fluffy.

$$

Chriest

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