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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
202 PM AKDT Thu Sep 11 2025

AKZ847-848-120915-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0075.250912T0600Z-250913T1500Z/
Northern Denali Borough-Southern Denali Borough-
Including the cities of Kantishna, Healy, Carlo Creek, the Parks
Highway from MP 237 to MP 288, the Parks Highway from MP 202 MP
237, Denali National Park, Cantwell, and Anderson
202 PM AKDT Thu Sep 11 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 2 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Denali Borough.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
  The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and
  evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will struggle to accumulate during the
  day, as it will melt on contact initially. Most accumulations will
  come tonight and Friday night. There is the potential for a
  refreeze of snowmelt Friday night and Saturday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
406 PM AKDT Wed Sep 10 2025

AKZ745>747-131800-
/O.COR.PAFC.FA.Y.0028.250910T2252Z-250913T1800Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Western Susitna Valley AK-Southern Susitna Valley AK-Central
Susitna Valley AK-
406 PM AKDT Wed Sep 10 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...the Yentna River near Lake Creek.

* WHEN...Until 1000 AM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, water begins to inundate several low-lying
  cabins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 252 PM AKDT, the YLKA2 river gauge indicated rises in
    water levels from heavy rain across the advisory area. Water
    levels at the Yentna River near Lake Creek are near bankfull.
    Minor flooding in low lying areas is expected to begin late
    Thursday evening.

  - At 1:00 PM AKDT, Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain have fallen.
    Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible.
    The river level is at Action Stage and is expected to reach
    Minor Flood stage at 10 PM AKDT Thursday.

    Forecast: A crest around 20.8 feet is expected late Friday
    morning with an estimated crest time at 10 AM AKDT Friday.
    The river will then begin to fall and is expected to go below
    flood stage by Saturday morning.

  - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

&&

LAT...LON 6202 15084 6190 15073 6185 15063 6179 15058
      6178 15066 6172 15085 6179 15095 6184 15107
      6187 15110 6193 15117 6200 15113 6202 15100


$$

Small Craft Advisory

Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
348 PM AKDT Thu Sep 11 2025

Arctic 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.

PKZ813-121400-
Point Franklin to Cape Halkett out to 15 NM-
348 PM AKDT Thu Sep 11 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Snow and rain.
.FRI...NE winds 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Fog, snow.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...S winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...SW winds 5 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.TUE...N winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
348 PM AKDT Thu Sep 11 2025

Arctic 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.

PKZ814-121400-
Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island out to 15 NM-
348 PM AKDT Thu Sep 11 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...NE winds 20 kt decreasing to 10 kt. Seas 6 ft
subsiding to 4 ft.
.FRI...SW winds 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...S winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...SE winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 5 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...NE winds 5 kt. Seas 1 foot.
.TUE...N winds 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.

$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
348 PM AKDT Thu Sep 11 2025

Arctic 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.

PKZ859-121400-
Point Franklin to Cape Halkett from 15 to 75 NM-
348 PM AKDT Thu Sep 11 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing fog. Snow.
Freezing spray.
.FRI...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Snow and rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 kt. Seas 6 ft. Snow and rain.
.SAT...S winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...S winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...SW winds 5 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.TUE...N winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.

$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
348 PM AKDT Thu Sep 11 2025

Arctic 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.

PKZ860-121400-
Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island from 15 to 80 NM-
348 PM AKDT Thu Sep 11 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Fog, snow.
.FRI...E winds 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...SW winds 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...SE winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SE winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...NE winds 5 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.TUE...NE winds 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.

$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
348 PM AKDT Thu Sep 11 2025

Arctic 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.

PKZ861-121400-
Flaxman Island to Demarcation Point from 15 to 75 NM-
348 PM AKDT Thu Sep 11 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 kt becoming NW. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...NW winds 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...W winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E winds 5 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...E winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...E winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...E winds 5 kt. Seas 1 foot.
.TUE...E winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

Sep 25
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
229 PM AKDT Thu Sep 11 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.

PKZ724-121130-
Northwest Prince William Sound-
229 PM AKDT Thu Sep 11 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Widespread rain showers.
Isolated thunderstorms in the evening.
.FRI...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Widespread rain showers. Isolated
thunderstorms.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.

$$
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