Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
330 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ767-260115-
Saint Matthew Island Waters-
330 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY...
.TODAY...N wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
316 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ720-260100-
Port of Valdez-
316 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
...GALE WARNING TODAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...NE wind 35 kt. Gusts to 55 kt. Seas 6 ft. Snow. Heavy
freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Gusts to 50 kt. Seas 6 ft. Snow. Heavy
freezing spray.
.THU...E wind 25 kt. Gusts to 35 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
316 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ721-260100-
Valdez Narrows-
316 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
...GALE WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY...
.TODAY...N wind 40 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 45 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.THU...N wind 45 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 40 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...N wind 35 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...N wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
316 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ724-260100-
Northwest Prince William Sound-
316 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 9 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 9 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.THU...W wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...N wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
$$
High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
418 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
AKZ732-260215-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260226T1800Z/
Thompson Pass-
Including the cities of Thompson Pass
418 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 40 to 65 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected.
Wind chills dropping to 45 below Wednesday night.
* WHERE...Thompson Pass.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and
cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. Blowing snow due to
high winds will reduce visibilities to one half mile or less at
times. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North to northeast winds will peak tonight.
As winds first develop, freshly fallen snow will easily blow
around, leading to near-blizzard conditions at times. As snow
becomes scoured out, visibilities should improve. Winds will very
slowly diminish Thursday through Friday.
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.
&&
$$
Gale Warning
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
316 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ720-260100-
Port of Valdez-
316 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
...GALE WARNING TODAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...NE wind 35 kt. Gusts to 55 kt. Seas 6 ft. Snow. Heavy
freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Gusts to 50 kt. Seas 6 ft. Snow. Heavy
freezing spray.
.THU...E wind 25 kt. Gusts to 35 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
316 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ721-260100-
Valdez Narrows-
316 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
...GALE WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY...
.TODAY...N wind 40 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 45 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.THU...N wind 45 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 40 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...N wind 35 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...N wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
316 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ724-260100-
Northwest Prince William Sound-
316 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 9 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 9 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.THU...W wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...N wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
$$
Cold Weather Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
543 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
AKZ752>754-260200-
/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260226T2100Z/
Kuskokwim Valley West-Kuskokwim Valley East-Lime Village-
Including the cities of Lime Village, Sleetmute, Aniak, Kalskag,
and Crooked Creek
543 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 50 below expected.
* WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley.
* WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these
temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will be coldest during the
nighttime hours. Daytime wind chills may rise to the -30s due to
diurnal swings in temperatures.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
JAR
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
543 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
AKZ755-756-260200-
/O.EXA.PAFC.CW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260226T2100Z/
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-Interior Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Kwethluk, Kipnuk, Akiachak, Quinhagak,
Toksook Bay, Kasigluk, Mekoryuk, and Bethel
543 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 45 below.
* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta.
* WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these
temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will be below -40F during the
nighttime hours. Daytime wind chills may rise to the -30s due to
diurnal swings in temperatures.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
418 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
AKZ713-714-728-741>744-748>751-260215-
/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0010.260226T0300Z-260227T0300Z/
Sutton / Upper Matanuska Valley-Eureka / Tahneta Pass-West Prince
William Sound & Whittier-Northern Copper Valley-Western Copper
Valley-Central Copper Valley-Ernestine-Northern Susitna Valley-
Southern Copper Valley-Tok Cutoff-McCarthy-
Including the cities of Copper Center, Kenny Lake, Chenega,
Mendeltna, Denali Highway, Chickaloon, Lake Louise, Gakona,
Nelchina, Mentasta Lake, 46 Mile, Glennallen, Chitina, Paxson,
Broad Pass, Chulitna, Tolsona, Whittier, Slana, Chistochina,
Tonsina, McCarthy, Tahneta Pass, Nebesna, Sutton, and Eureka
418 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM AKST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below possible
for areas along the coast, including Whittier. Dangerously cold
wind chills as low as 40 below to 50 below possible for Copper
River Basin, northern Susitna Valley, and Upper Matanuska Valley.
* WHERE...Copper River Basin, Sutton, Upper Matanuska Valley,
Eureka, Tahneta Pass, West Prince William Sound & Whittier, and
Northern Susitna Valley.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...For areas along the coast, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in
as little as 20 minutes. For interior valleys, wind chills as low
as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as
little as 5 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds will peak through today.
Winds will then begin to slowly diminish tonight through Thursday.
Wind chills as low as 20 to 50 below zero overnight tonight could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
614 PM AKST Tue Feb 24 2026
AKZ851-260100-
/O.CON.PAFG.CW.Y.0007.260225T0900Z-260227T1800Z/
North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Farewell Lake
614 PM AKST Tue Feb 24 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 AM AKST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 60 below expected.
* WHERE...North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 60 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
613 PM AKST Tue Feb 24 2026
AKZ836-260100-
/O.CON.PAFG.CW.Y.0006.260225T1200Z-260226T2100Z/
Upper Tanana Valley-
Including the cities of Tok, the Tok Cutoff north of MP 105,
Alcan, Northway, Tanacross, Tetlin, the Taylor Highway south of
MP 9, and the Alaska Highway east of MP 1392
613 PM AKST Tue Feb 24 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO
NOON AKST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 60 below expected.
* WHERE...Upper Tanana Valley.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Wednesday to noon AKST Thursday.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
613 PM AKST Tue Feb 24 2026
AKZ848-850-260100-
/O.CON.PAFG.CW.Y.0006.260225T0900Z-260227T1800Z/
Southern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp-
Including the cities of Carlo Creek, the Parks Highway from MP
202 MP 237, the Richardson Highway from MP 202 to MP 224,
Cantwell, and Trims Camp
613 PM AKST Tue Feb 24 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 AM AKST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 60 below expected. Winds
could gust as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp and Southern
Denali Borough.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 60 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of blowing snow may reduce visibility
to 1/2 mile or less at times. Large snow drifts may develop.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
Brisk Wind Advisory
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ803-260300-
Kwikpak Pass to Cape Stephens out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...NW winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...N winds 15 kt.
.THU...N winds 10 kt.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 5 kt.
.FRI...NE winds 10 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...N winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...NE winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ805-260300-
Moses Point to Sledge Island out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...NW winds 25 kt.
.TONIGHT...N winds 15 kt.
.THU...N winds 10 kt.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 10 kt.
.FRI...N winds 5 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 5 kt. Seas 1 foot.
.SAT...N winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 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.
PKZ806-260300-
Sledge Island to Wales out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...NW winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU...N winds 20 kt.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 kt.
.FRI...N winds 15 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...N winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ807-260300-
Wales to Cape Espenberg out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...NW winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU...NW winds 20 kt.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 15 kt.
.FRI...NW winds 15 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 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.
PKZ810-260300-
Cape Krusenstern to Cape Thompson out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
.TODAY...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...N winds 25 kt.
.THU...N winds 15 kt.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 10 kt.
.FRI...NE winds 10 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...NW winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...NW winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ816-260300-
South Side of Saint Lawrence Island out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...NW winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...N winds 20 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU...N winds 15 kt.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 kt.
.FRI...N winds 10 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...N winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ817-260300-
North Side of Saint Lawrence Island out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...NW winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU...N winds 20 kt.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 kt.
.FRI...N winds 10 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...N winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ850-260300-
Etolin Strait to Kwemeluk Pass from 15 to 90 NM-
346 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
.TODAY...NW winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...N winds 20 kt.
.THU...N winds 15 kt.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 kt.
.FRI...N winds 15 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ851-260300-
Southwest of Saint Lawrence Island from 15 to 100 NM-
346 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...NW winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU...N winds 15 kt.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 10 kt.
.FRI...N winds 10 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ852-260300-
Norton Sound greater than 15 NM-
346 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...NW winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...N winds 15 kt.
.THU...N winds 10 kt.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 5 kt.
.FRI...N winds 5 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...N winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ853-260300-
Kwemeluk Pass to Kwikpak Pass from 15 to 90 NM-
346 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...NW winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU...N winds 20 kt.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 kt.
.FRI...N winds 10 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ854-260300-
Sledge Island to Wales greater than 15 NM-
346 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...NW winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU...N winds 20 kt.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 kt.
.FRI...N winds 15 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...N winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 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.
PKZ856-260300-
Wales to Cape Thompson greater than 15 NM-
346 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...NW winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU...NW winds 20 kt.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 15 kt.
.FRI...N winds 10 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...NW winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...NW winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
$$
Feb 26
Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
345 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
Arctic Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ811-260300-
Cape Thompson to Cape Beaufort out to 15 NM-
345 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THIS AFTERNOON...
.TODAY...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...N winds 20 kt.
.THU...N winds 15 kt.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 10 kt.
.FRI...N winds 10 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...NW winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...NW winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
345 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
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.
PKZ857-260300-
Cape Thompson to Cape Beaufort from 15 to 85 NM-
345 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
.TODAY...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...N winds 20 kt.
.THU...NW winds 10 kt.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 10 kt.
.FRI...N winds 10 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...NW winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...NW winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...NW winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
$$
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
418 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
AKZ731-260215-
/O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260226T1800Z/
Valdez-
Including the cities of Valdez
418 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...North to east winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
expected. A few isolated gusts to 75 mph possible. Wind chills
dropping to zero to 5 below zero Wednesday night.
* WHERE...Valdez.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result. Wind chills as low as 5 degrees below
zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North to east winds will peak through
tonight. As winds first develop, freshly fallen snow will easily
blow around, leading to localized reductions in visibility along
area roads. Winds will very slowly diminish Thursday through
Friday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
Mitchell
