Blizzard Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
222 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
AKZ805-181500-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0032.000000T0000Z-241019T0000Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik, Flaxman Island, and Point Thomson
222 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4
inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. Visibility will be
reduced to one quarter mile or less at times in blowing snow.
* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility to whiteout at times. Significant drifting of snow is
possible. Travel will be very difficult.
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 extremely difficult.
The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
&&
$$
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
144 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
Arctic Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ814-181415-
Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island out to 15 NM-
144 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
.TONIGHT...W winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing fog. Snow showers.
Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI...W winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing fog. Heavy freezing
spray.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing fog. Heavy
freezing spray.
.SAT...W winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing fog. Heavy freezing
spray.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SUN...S winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SE winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.MON...SW winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...SW winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
144 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
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.
PKZ815-181415-
Flaxman Island to Demarcation Point out to 15 NM-
144 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
.TONIGHT...W winds 40 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing fog. Snow showers.
Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI...W winds 40 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing fog. Snow showers.
Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing fog. Heavy
freezing spray.
.SAT...W winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing fog. Heavy freezing
spray.
.SAT NIGHT...W winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SUN...W winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SUN NIGHT...SE winds 15 kt. Seas 7 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.MON...SW winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...SW winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
144 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
Arctic Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ860-181415-
Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island from 15 to 80 NM-
144 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
.TONIGHT...NW winds 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing fog. Snow showers.
Freezing spray.
.FRI...NW winds 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing fog. Snow showers.
Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...NW winds 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing fog. Heavy
freezing spray.
.SAT...NW winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing fog. Heavy freezing
spray.
.SAT NIGHT...W winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN...S winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SE winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.MON...SW winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...SW winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
144 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
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.
PKZ861-181415-
Flaxman Island to Demarcation Point from 15 to 75 NM-
144 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM TONIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
.TONIGHT...W winds 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. Freezing fog. Snow showers.
Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI...W winds 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing fog. Snow showers.
Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing fog. Snow
showers. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT...W winds 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing fog. Snow showers.
Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...W winds 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SUN...W winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SUN NIGHT...SE winds 10 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON...SW winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...SW winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
$$
Oct 24
Gale Warning
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
256 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ721-181200-
Valdez Narrows-
256 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...
.TONIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...N wind 40 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
144 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
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.
PKZ815-181415-
Flaxman Island to Demarcation Point out to 15 NM-
144 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
.TONIGHT...W winds 40 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing fog. Snow showers.
Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI...W winds 40 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing fog. Snow showers.
Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing fog. Heavy
freezing spray.
.SAT...W winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing fog. Heavy freezing
spray.
.SAT NIGHT...W winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SUN...W winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SUN NIGHT...SE winds 15 kt. Seas 7 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.MON...SW winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...SW winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
144 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
Arctic Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ861-181415-
Flaxman Island to Demarcation Point from 15 to 75 NM-
144 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM TONIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
.TONIGHT...W winds 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. Freezing fog. Snow showers.
Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI...W winds 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing fog. Snow showers.
Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing fog. Snow
showers. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT...W winds 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing fog. Snow showers.
Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...W winds 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SUN...W winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SUN NIGHT...SE winds 10 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON...SW winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...SW winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
$$
Oct 24
Small Craft Advisory
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
330 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
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.
PKZ767-181230-
Saint Matthew Island Waters-
330 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...W wind 15 kt E of Saint Matthew Island...SW 25 kt W of
Saint Matthew Island. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt E of Saint Matthew Island... SW 25 kt W
of Saint Matthew Island. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.SAT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 21 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
256 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ720-181200-
Port of Valdez-
256 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...
.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
256 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
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.
PKZ740-181200-
Cook Inlet North of Kalgin Island-
256 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 1 ft.
.SUN...E wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...S wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
158 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ810-181430-
Cape Krusenstern to Cape Thompson out to 15 NM-
158 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM EARLY FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
.TONIGHT...SE winds 25 kt. Seas building to 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...SE winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing fog. Snow showers.
Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...SE winds 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing fog. Snow
showers. Freezing spray.
.SAT...SE winds 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing fog. Snow showers.
Freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...SE winds 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Snow showers. Freezing spray.
.SUN NIGHT...SE winds 45 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain and snow.
.MON...S winds 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...W winds 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
158 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
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.
PKZ856-181430-
Wales to Cape Thompson greater than 15 NM-
158 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
.TONIGHT...S winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...SE winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Fog. Snow showers.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...SE winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...S winds 40 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 40 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.MON...SW winds 40 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...W winds 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
$$
Oct 24
Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
144 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
Arctic Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ811-181415-
Cape Thompson to Cape Beaufort out to 15 NM-
144 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
.TONIGHT...SE winds 25 kt. Seas building to 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...SE winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Snow showers and rain showers.
Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...SE winds 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...SE winds 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Snow showers and rain showers.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...S winds 35 kt. Seas 8 ft. Snow showers.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 55 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain and snow.
.MON...S winds 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...W winds 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
144 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
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.
PKZ814-181415-
Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island out to 15 NM-
144 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
.TONIGHT...W winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing fog. Snow showers.
Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI...W winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing fog. Heavy freezing
spray.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing fog. Heavy
freezing spray.
.SAT...W winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing fog. Heavy freezing
spray.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SUN...S winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SE winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.MON...SW winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...SW winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
144 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
Arctic Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ857-181415-
Cape Thompson to Cape Beaufort from 15 to 85 NM-
144 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
.TONIGHT...SE winds 25 kt. Seas building to 5 ft. Fog. Snow
showers.
.FRI...S winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...SE winds 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Snow showers and rain showers.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...S winds 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 50 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain and snow.
.MON...S winds 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...W winds 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
144 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
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.
PKZ860-181415-
Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island from 15 to 80 NM-
144 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
.TONIGHT...NW winds 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing fog. Snow showers.
Freezing spray.
.FRI...NW winds 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing fog. Snow showers.
Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...NW winds 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing fog. Heavy
freezing spray.
.SAT...NW winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing fog. Heavy freezing
spray.
.SAT NIGHT...W winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN...S winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SE winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.MON...SW winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...SW winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
$$
Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
223 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
AKZ813-181500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.A.0043.241021T0300Z-241022T1200Z/
South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range-
Including Walker Lake
223 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow
accumulations of 12 to 17 inches possible. Winds could gust as
high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range.
* WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible due to
heavy snow along with significant blowing and drifting snowfall.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
223 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
AKZ814-181500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.A.0043.241021T0000Z-241022T1200Z/
Noatak Valley-
Including Noatak and Red Dog Mine
223 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 12 to
20 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Noatak Valley.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible due to
heavy snow along with significant blowing and drifting snowfall.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
&&
$$
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
623 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
AKZ155-190230-
/O.NEW.PAFC.CF.A.0002.241021T0000Z-241022T1200Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
623 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...
The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a Coastal
Flood Watch, which is in effect from Sunday afternoon through
late Monday night.
* LOCATION...Kuskokwim Delta coast.
* COASTAL FLOODING...Water levels as high as 2 to 4 feet above
normal highest tide are possible.
* TIMING...Water levels will rise Sunday afternoon and peak with
high tide Sunday night into Monday morning. Water levels will
remain elevated through late Monday night and will begin to
subside Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Potential for coastal erosion due to higher seas and
surf with southwesterly to westerly winds. Low lying areas may
also experience flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A coastal flood watch means that conditions favorable for
flooding are expected to develop. Coastal residents should be
alert for later statements or warnings, and take action to
protect property.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
133 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
AKZ801-815>818-820-181515-
/O.NEW.PAFG.CF.A.0001.241020T2100Z-241022T1200Z/
Western Arctic Coast-Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-Lower Kobuk Valley-
Baldwin Peninsula-Northern Seward Peninsula-Shishmaref-
133 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding possible.
* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast, Kivalina and Red Dog Dock, Lower
Kobuk Valley, Baldwin Peninsula, Northern Seward Peninsula and
Shishmaref.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...Low lying property including homes, businesses, and
some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline
erosion may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels are expected to rise 2 to 5
feet above normal high tide line. This will be an extended high
water event. The highest water levels are expected Sunday
afternoon through Monday night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
133 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
AKZ802-803-181515-
/O.NEW.PAFG.CF.A.0001.241021T0600Z-241022T1200Z/
Northwest Arctic Coast-Northern Arctic Coast-
133 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding possible.
* WHERE...Northwest Arctic Coast and Northern Arctic Coast.
* WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...Low lying property including homes, businesses, and
some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline
erosion may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels are expected to rise 2 to 4
feet above normal high tide line. The highest water levels are
expected Sunday afternoon through Monday night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
133 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
AKZ821-822-824-181515-
/O.NEW.PAFG.CF.A.0001.241020T2100Z-241022T1200Z/
Bering Strait Coast-Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
133 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding possible.
* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast, Southern Seward Peninsula Coast
and Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...Low lying property including homes, businesses, and
some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline
erosion may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels are expected to rise 3 to 6
feet above normal high tide line. This will be an extended high
water event. The highest water levels are expected Sunday
afternoon through Monday night. Locally higher water is expected
for the eastern Norton Sound in such as Koyuk and Shaktoolik
where water levels may rise 7 to 10 feet above normal high tide
line.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
133 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
AKZ825-181515-
/O.NEW.PAFG.CF.A.0001.241020T2100Z-241022T1200Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-
133 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding possible.
* WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...Low lying property including homes, businesses, and
some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline
erosion may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels are expected to rise 3 to 5
feet above normal high tide line. This will be an extended high
water event. The highest water levels are expected Sunday
afternoon through Monday night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
133 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
AKZ827-181515-
/O.NEW.PAFG.CF.A.0001.241020T2100Z-241021T1800Z/
St Lawrence Island-
133 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding possible.
* WHERE...St Lawrence Island.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Low lying property may be inundated. Some shoreline
erosion may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels are expected to rise 2 to 3
feet above normal high tide line. The highest water levels are
expected Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
$$
High Wind Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
236 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
AKZ801-181500-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.A.0012.241020T2100Z-241021T1200Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including the cities of Point Hope, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
236 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
236 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
AKZ815-181500-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.A.0012.241020T2100Z-241021T0900Z/
Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-
Including the cities of Kivalina and Red Dog Dock
236 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Kivalina and Red Dog Dock.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
&&
$$
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
811 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
AKZ801>803-190000-
Western Arctic Coast-Northwest Arctic Coast-Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Point Hope, Point Lay, Cape Lisburne, Wainwright,
Atqasuk, and Utqiagvik
811 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...Strong Storm Sunday Through Early Wednesday...
A strong winter storm is expected to bring a myriad of impacts
from Utqiagvik to Point Hope Sunday through early Wednesday.
Impacts include:
* South winds gusting up to 65 mph from Point Lay to Point Hope on
Sunday and Sunday night, with higher gusts possible near Cape
Lisburne.
* Heavy mixed precipitation in coastal areas west of Point Lay.
* Heavy snow in inland locations and east of Point Lay,
especially in the higher terrain of the Brooks Range.
* Possible coastal flooding on Monday through Wednesday as the
storm tracks near the western Arctic Coast and winds shift to
southwesterly. The area most likely to be impacted by erosion
and coastal flooding is from Point Hope to Wainwright.
This system will bring warmer air with it, which may result in
periods of heavy mixed precipitation along the coast.
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
811 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
AKZ804-808>810-190000-
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-Central Arctic Plains-
Central Brooks Range-Romanzof Mountains-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, Kuparuk,
the Dalton Highway north of MP 387, Sagwon, Franklin Bluffs,
the Dalton Highway from MP 322 to MP 387, Anaktuvuk Pass,
Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake,
the Dalton Highway from MP 232 to MP 322,
and Headwaters of the Canning River
811 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...Snow and Blowing Snow Today Into Thursday...
Snow and blowing snow will move into the region as an arctic front
moves across the E Arctic through Wednesday. This front will
bring accumulating snow over several days, with total accumulations
of 3 to 5 inches for the Arctic Coast, and 4 to 6 inches for the
Dalton Highway and Brooks Range. West winds gusting to 30 mph may
cause areas of blowing and drifting snow along the Dalton Hwy to
Prudhoe Bay. Travel disruptions are possible due to slick roadways
and reduced visibility.
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
432 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
AKZ811-812-831>850-190000-
South Slopes Of The Eastern Brooks Range-
South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range-Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Dalton Highway Summits-Yukon Flats-
White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River-
Fortymile Country-Upper Tanana Valley-Delta Junction-
Upper Chena River Valley-Tanana Flats-Eielson AFB and Salcha-
Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills-Chatanika River Valley-
Two Rivers-Fairbanks Metro Area-Nenana-Central Interior-
Northern Denali Borough-Southern Denali Borough-
Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp-
Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp-
Including Arctic Village, Wiseman, Coldfoot, Chandalar DOT Camp,
Iniakuk Lake, the Dalton Highway from MP 165 to MP 232,
Allakaket, Bettles, Evansville, Alatna, Gobblers Knob,
Prospect Creek, Finger Mountain, The Yukon River Bridge,
The Dalton Highway from MP 39 to MP 164, Fort Yukon, Venetie,
Circle, Central, Stevens Village, Beaver,
The Steese Highway north of MP 124, 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, Eagle, Chicken,
The Taylor Highway north of MP 9, Tok, Tanacross, Tetlin,
Northway, Alcan, The Alaska Highway east of MP 1392,
The Taylor Highway south of MP 9, The Tok Cutoff north of MP 105,
Delta Junction, Fort Greely, Deltana, Chena Hot Springs,
Chena Hot Springs Road east of MP 34, 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, Haystack,
The Elliott Highway from MP 1 to MP 32,
The Steese Highway from MP 12 to MP 85, Two Rivers,
Chena Hot Springs Road from MP 12 to MP 34, Fairbanks,
Fort Wainwright, Ester, North Pole, Fox, Nenana,
The Parks Highway from MP 290 to 325, Tanana, Minto,
Manley Hot Springs, Rampart, Lake Minchumina, Healy,
Denali National Park, Kantishna, Anderson,
The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288, Cantwell, Carlo Creek,
The Parks Highway from MP 202 MP 237, Black Rapids,
Donnelly Dome, The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259,
Trims Camp, and The Richardson Highway from MP 202 to MP 224
432 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...A Messy Winter Storm Likely Sunday Night through Midweek...
After a brief arctic cold snap Friday morning through Saturday
morning, where lows will drop into the single digits with some
scattered subzero temps, attention turns to a potentially
significant winter storm currently projected to impact the
Interior beginning late Sunday night/early Monday morning and into
the middle of the week.
Potential Weather Impacts include:
* Significant accumulations of snowfall (greater than 6 inches)
are likely across a wide swath of the Interior. Higher elevation
Interior locations could see upwards of 12 to 18 inches of snow.
This snow will also be moisture laden and likely a dense snow,
which may exacerbate snow removal and travel in heavy snow.
* Mixed rain/snow is also possible during this storm event late
Monday morning and into Monday afternoon, especially in the
Tanana Valley and near the Alaska Range, where it may even turn
to all rain at times.
* There is moderate confidence in gusty winds causing blowing and
drifting snow along with reduced visibility, mainly at higher
elevations such as the Steese, Elliott, and Dalton Highway
Summits. In addition, south wind gusts to 55 mph are likely
through the Alaska Range Passes.
* Significant travel delays are possible, as heavy snow, blowing
snow, or even rain on cold-soaked roadways may create extremely
hazardous and difficult travel conditions.
Bottom line, this storm is expected to be a significant early
season storm. It will likely come in stages, and will last into
the middle of the week. It should be noted that light snow will
impact the Interior as early as Saturday evening into Sunday
afternoon, but this snowfall will be light and will precede the
much stronger front Sunday night and Monday.
There are still some uncertainties with this storm, so residents
should remain vigilant to upcoming forecasts, as details will
change/be added as the storm approaches.
$$
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
National Weather Service ANCHORAGE AK
356 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
AKZ112-181600-
Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon
356 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...STRONG MATANUSKA WINDS THROUGH SATURDAY...
A cold airmass and strong upper level disturbance will bring
strong winds out of the Matanuska Valley starting Thursday and
continuing into the weekend. Winds are expected to be the
strongest on Friday when an upper level feature moves through.
Expected gusts range between 40 and 55 mph. Given the recent dry
conditions, dust is likely to blow off of the river bed and into
areas around Palmer. Stay tuned for updates.
$$
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
National Weather Service ANCHORAGE AK
356 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
AKZ132-181600-
Northeast Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass
356 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...STRONG WINDS FOR THOMPSON PASS AND VALDEZ...
A cold airmass and strong upper level disturbance will bring a
sustained period of strong winds to the Valdez area and Thompson
Pass through Saturday. Winds will continue to increase, reaching
peak intensity in town on Friday. Wind gusts at sea level are
expected to be between 45 and 65 mph and will vary between the
east and north east depending on which terrain channel becomes the
dominant one at any given time. Through Thompson Pass winds will
likely be on the higher end of the above range, and may scour the
snow at times reducing visibility through the Pass. Stay tuned for
updates.
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
248 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
AKZ813>830-851-852-181500-
South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range-Noatak Valley-
Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-Lower Kobuk Valley-Baldwin Peninsula-
Northern Seward Peninsula-Upper Kobuk Valleys-Shishmaref-
Bering Strait Coast-Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-
Interior Seward Peninsula-Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Yukon Delta Coast-Lower Yukon River-St Lawrence Island-
Lower Koyukuk Valley-Middle Yukon Valley-
Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys-
North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range-Upper Kuskokwim Valley-
Including Walker Lake, Noatak, Red Dog Mine, Kivalina,
Red Dog Dock, Noorvik, Selawik, Kiana, Kotzebue, Deering,
Buckland, Candle, Ambler, Shungnak, Kobuk, Shishmaref, Diomede,
Wales, Brevig Mission, Teller, Nome, White Mountain, Golovin,
Serpentine Hot Springs, Council, Haycock, Pilgrim Springs,
Taylor, Unalakleet, Stebbins, St Michael, Elim, Koyuk,
Shaktoolik, Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik,
Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Nunam Iqua, Chevak, Russian Mission,
St Marys, Pilot Station, Marshall, Gambell, Savoonga, Huslia,
Hughes, Galena, Nulato, Kaltag, Ruby, Koyukuk, Grayling,
Holy Cross, Shageluk, Anvik, Farewell Lake, McGrath, Nikolai,
and Takotna
248 PM AKDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...Bering Sea Storm Sunday Through Early Wednesday...
A strong winter storm is expected to bring a myriad of impacts to
the West Coast and Western Interior Sunday through early Wednesday.
Impacts include:
* South winds gusting up to 65 mph in coastal locations on Sunday
and Sunday night.
* Heavy mixed precipitation in coastal areas.
* Heavy snow in inland locations, especially in the higher
terrain of the Brooks Range.
* Possible coastal flooding on Monday through Wednesday as the
storm moves inland and winds shift to southwesterly.
This system will bring warmer air with it, which will result in
periods of heavy mixed precipitation along the coast. Heavy mixed
precipitation and snow is possible in the Western Interior and
along the coast north of the Seward Peninsula, with the heaviest
snow likely in the higher terrain, including the Western Brooks
Range.
$$
