Gale Warning

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 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.

PKZ851-030200-
Southwest of Saint Lawrence Island from 15 to 100 NM-
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...W winds 30 kt decreasing to 15 kt. Freezing fog and
blowing snow.
.TONIGHT...N winds 10 kt.
.THU...N winds 15 kt.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 kt.
.FRI...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow.
.SAT...NW winds 15 kt.
.SUN...N winds 20 kt.

$$

Winter Weather Advisory

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
950 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 2025

AKZ834-838-842-030000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-250403T0600Z/
White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River-
Upper Chena River Valley-Chatanika River Valley-
Including Livengood, Circle Hot Springs, Eagle Summit,
Twelvemile Summit, The Steese Highway from MP 85 to MP 124,
The Elliott Highway from MP 32 to MP 134,
The Dalton Highway from MP 0 to MP 38, Chena Hot Springs,
Chena Hot Springs Road east of MP 34, Haystack,
The Elliott Highway from MP 1 to MP 32,
and The Steese Highway from MP 12 to MP 85
950 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blowing Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3
  inches through the end of the day. Winds gusting up to 35 mph
  this evening may result in patchy blowing and drifting snow
  along high terrain including Eagle Summit.

* WHERE...White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon
  River, Upper Chena River Valley and Chatanika River Valley.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Visibility may be
  reduced to a half mile or less at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional snow showers through the end of
  the day. Warmer temperatures, with highs in the 40s are expected
  Thursday through Sunday, but nighttime temperatures dip below
  freezing resulting in a potentially dangerous freeze-thaw cycle.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
950 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 2025

AKZ839>841-843>845-030000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-250403T0000Z/
Tanana Flats-Eielson AFB and Salcha-
Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills-Two Rivers-
Fairbanks Metro Area-Nenana-
Including Birch Lake,
The Richardson Highway from MP 295 to MP 317, Eielson AFB,
Salcha, Moose Creek, Harding Lake,
The Richardson Highway from MP 317 to MP 346, Ester Dome,
Murphy Dome, The Parks Highway from MP 325 to MP 342, Two Rivers,
Chena Hot Springs Road from MP 12 to MP 34, Fairbanks,
Fort Wainwright, Ester, North Pole, Fox, Nenana,
and The Parks Highway from MP 290 to 325
950 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow and Blowing Snow. Additional snow accumulations of
  up to two inches Wind. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph this
  afternoon could result in patchy blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Portions of of interior Alaska including the Fairbanks
  North Star Borough.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Stronger southwesterly winds this afternoon
  may reduce visibility to as low as a half mile at times with
  falling snow. Snow may change to rain later this afternoon as
  temperatures warm to an afternoon high of around 40. Warmer
  temperatures with highs in the 40s are expected Thursday through
  Sunday, but nighttime temperatures dip below freezing resulting
  in a potentially treacherous freeze-thaw cycle.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Small Craft Advisory

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
351 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 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.

PKZ767-030045-
Saint Matthew Island Waters-
351 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY...

.TODAY...W wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 11 ft.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft.
.THU...NW wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 6 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...N wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.

$$

Brisk Wind Advisory

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 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.

PKZ801-030200-
Etolin Strait to Dall Point out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...W winds 25 kt decreasing to 15 kt. Freezing fog and
blowing snow.
.TONIGHT...N winds 10 kt.
.THU...N winds 15 kt.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow.
.FRI...N winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Snow.
.SAT...N winds 25 kt.
.SUN...N winds 25 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 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.

PKZ802-030200-
Dall Point to Kwikpak Pass out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...W winds 25 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow.
.TONIGHT...W winds 10 kt.
.THU...N winds 15 kt.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow.
.FRI...N winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Snow.
.SAT...N winds 20 kt.
.SUN...N winds 25 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 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.

PKZ803-030200-
Kwikpak Pass to Cape Stephens out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...SW winds 25 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow.
.TONIGHT...W winds 15 kt.
.THU...NE winds 15 kt.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Snow.
.FRI...NE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Snow.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 20 kt. Snow.
.SAT...N winds 20 kt.
.SUN...N winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 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.

PKZ804-030200-
Cape Stephens to Moses Point out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...SW winds 25 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 25 kt.
.THU...N winds 15 kt.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Snow.
.FRI...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Snow.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 20 kt.
.SAT...N winds 20 kt.
.SUN...N winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 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.

PKZ805-030200-
Moses Point to Sledge Island out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...SW winds 25 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow.
.TONIGHT...W winds 25 kt.
.THU...N winds 15 kt.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow.
.FRI...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Snow.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 20 kt.
.SAT...N winds 15 kt.
.SUN...NW winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 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.

PKZ807-030200-
Wales to Cape Espenberg out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...NW winds 25 kt. Blowing snow.
.TONIGHT...NW winds 20 kt.
.THU...NW winds 10 kt.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 10 kt.
.FRI...N winds 15 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 kt.
.SAT...W winds 15 kt.
.SUN...NW winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 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.

PKZ808-030200-
Cape Espenberg to Motherwood Point out to 10 NM-
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE
THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...S winds 25 kt becoming W 15 kt.
.TONIGHT...W winds 20 kt.
.THU...NW winds 15 kt.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 10 kt.
.FRI...N winds 10 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...NW winds 15 kt.
.SAT...W winds 15 kt.
.SUN...W winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
345 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 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.

PKZ815-030200-
Flaxman Island to Demarcation Point out to 15 NM-
345 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...SW winds 15 kt becoming E.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 kt. Freezing fog.
.THU...W winds 10 kt. Freezing fog.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 10 kt.
.FRI...E winds 20 kt. Blowing snow.
.FRI NIGHT...E winds 25 kt. Blowing snow.
.SAT...E winds 20 kt.
.SUN...W winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 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.

PKZ816-030200-
South Side of Saint Lawrence Island out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...W winds 30 kt decreasing to 25 kt. Freezing fog and
blowing snow.
.TONIGHT...NW winds 10 kt.
.THU...N winds 15 kt.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 kt.
.FRI...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow.
.SAT...NW winds 15 kt.
.SUN...N winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 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.

PKZ817-030200-
North Side of Saint Lawrence Island out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...W winds 25 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow.
.TONIGHT...NW winds 10 kt.
.THU...N winds 15 kt.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 kt.
.FRI...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 20 kt. Blowing snow.
.SAT...NW winds 15 kt.
.SUN...N winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 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.

PKZ850-030200-
Etolin Strait to Kwemeluk Pass from 15 to 90 NM-
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...W winds 30 kt decreasing to 25 kt. Freezing fog and
blowing snow.
.TONIGHT...N winds 10 kt.
.THU...N winds 15 kt.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 30 kt. Blowing snow.
.FRI...N winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow.
.SAT...N winds 25 kt.
.SUN...N winds 25 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 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.

PKZ852-030200-
Norton Sound greater than 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...SW winds 25 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow.
.TONIGHT...W winds 25 kt.
.THU...NE winds 15 kt.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow.
.FRI...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Snow.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 20 kt. Snow.
.SAT...N winds 20 kt.
.SUN...N winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 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.

PKZ853-030200-
Kwemeluk Pass to Kwikpak Pass from 15 to 90 NM-
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...SW winds 30 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow.
.TONIGHT...NW winds 15 kt.
.THU...N winds 15 kt.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 kt. Blowing snow.
.FRI...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Snow.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow.
.SAT...NW winds 20 kt.
.SUN...NW winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 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.

PKZ854-030200-
Sledge Island to Wales greater than 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...W winds 25 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow.
.TONIGHT...N winds 10 kt.
.THU...N winds 10 kt.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 kt.
.FRI...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 20 kt. Blowing snow.
.SAT...NW winds 15 kt.
.SUN...NW winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 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.

PKZ855-030200-
Kotzebue Sound greater than 10 NM-
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...E winds 25 kt becoming SW 15 kt. Blowing snow.
.TONIGHT...W winds 20 kt.
.THU...NW winds 10 kt.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 10 kt.
.FRI...N winds 10 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...NW winds 15 kt.
.SAT...W winds 15 kt.
.SUN...W winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 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.

PKZ856-030200-
Wales to Cape Thompson greater than 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 2025

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

.TODAY...NE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow.
.TONIGHT...N winds 25 kt.
.THU...S winds 10 kt.
.THU NIGHT...SE winds 10 kt.
.FRI...N winds 15 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 kt.
.SAT...W winds 10 kt.
.SUN...NW winds 20 kt.

$$

Apr 25

Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
345 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 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.

PKZ859-030200-
Point Franklin to Cape Halkett from 15 to 75 NM-
345 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...W winds 15 kt.
.TONIGHT...W winds 10 kt.
.THU...SW winds 10 kt.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 10 kt.
.FRI...SE winds 10 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...E winds 20 kt.
.SAT...NE winds 20 kt.
.SUN...NW winds 15 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
345 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 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.

PKZ860-030200-
Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island from 15 to 80 NM-
345 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...W winds 15 kt.
.TONIGHT...W winds 10 kt.
.THU...W winds 10 kt.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 5 kt.
.FRI...E winds 20 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...E winds 25 kt. Blowing snow.
.SAT...E winds 20 kt.
.SUN...W winds 15 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
345 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 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.

PKZ861-030200-
Flaxman Island to Demarcation Point from 15 to 75 NM-
345 AM AKDT Wed Apr 2 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...W winds 15 kt becoming E.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 10 kt.
.THU...W winds 10 kt.
.THU NIGHT...W winds 5 kt.
.FRI...E winds 20 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...E winds 25 kt. Blowing snow.
.SAT...E winds 20 kt.
.SUN...W winds 20 kt.

$$

Apr 25