High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1227 PM AKDT Thu Apr 23 2026
AKZ849-250000-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260425T0000Z/
Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp-
Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, and the
Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259
1227 PM AKDT Thu Apr 23 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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Avalanche Warning
AKZ731-732-251600-
Special Avalanche Bulletin
Valdez Avalanche Center
relayed by the National Weather Service Anchorage AK
751 AM AKDT Fri Apr 24 2026
The following message is transmitted at the request of the
Valdez Avalanche Center.
...THE VALDEZ AVALANCHE CENTER HAS ISSUED AN AVALANCHE WARNING...
* WHAT... Wet heavy snow and strong southeasterly winds are
overloading a weak snowpack. Very dangerous avalanche conditions
exist.
* WHERE...For the mountains surrounding the Valdez and Thompson
Pass area, including Ernestine.
* WHEN...In effect from 8AM FRIDAY (TODAY) THROUGH 8AM SATURDAY
AKST.
* IMPACTS...Continued heavy snowfall, wind, and rain at low
elevations are creating widespread unstable snow conditions.
Natural avalanches will become likely Friday morning and human
triggered avalanches will be very likely. Avalanche debris may
run into valley bottoms.
* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Travel in avalanche
terrain is NOT recommended. Backcountry travelers should stay
off of...and out from underneath slopes steeper than 30 degrees.
Avalanches may run long distances.
Similar avalanche danger may exist outside the area specified.
For more information visit alaskasnow.org/valdez
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Small Craft Advisory
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
222 AM AKDT Fri Apr 24 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ724-242300-
Northwest Prince William Sound-
222 AM AKDT Fri Apr 24 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY...
.TODAY...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt diminishing to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas
3 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
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Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1227 PM AKDT Thu Apr 23 2026
AKZ837-250000-
/O.EXB.PAFG.WI.Y.0006.260424T1200Z-260425T1200Z/
Delta Junction-
Including the cities of Fort Greely, Delta Junction, and Deltana
1227 PM AKDT Thu Apr 23 2026
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM AKDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Delta Junction.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 4 AM AKDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may be a brief decrease in wind speeds
Friday afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1227 PM AKDT Thu Apr 23 2026
AKZ847-250000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260425T0000Z/
Northern Denali Borough-
Including the cities of Anderson, Healy, Kantishna, Denali
National Park, and the Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288
1227 PM AKDT Thu Apr 23 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
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Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1151 AM AKDT Fri Apr 24 2026
AKZ833-251500-
Yukon Flats-
Including Fort Yukon, Venetie, Circle, Central, Stevens Village,
Beaver, and the Steese Highway north of MP 124
1151 AM AKDT Fri Apr 24 2026
...Wintry Mix Possible Saturday Morning...
Temperatures across portions of the Yukon Flats remain on the
cooler side, allowing them to drop below freezing during the
overnight hours. A system will be moving across the White
Mountains early Saturday morning, bringing a chance for a glaze of
ice across isolated areas. The best chance for a light glaze of
ice will be from 3AM AKST to 10AM AKST.
For the latest forecast information visit our website,
weather.gov/afg.
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