Winter Storm Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Juneau AK
437 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

...SNOW SHOWERS CONTINUE FOR YAKUTAT INTO THURSDAY...

.A low in the gulf is continuing to send bands of snow showers
into the Yakutat area. The heaviest snow rates will fall this
morning with moderate to heavy showers continuing into the
evening. There will be times of lighter showers late this morning
before slightly heavier rates begin again. Precipitation is
expected to clear out by Thursday evening. Please stay tuned for
future updates.

Local municipalities have alerted residents of an elevated
avalanche risk. Also, check on any boats, planes, or out
buildings that may be at risk due to snow accumulations.

AKZ317-012130-
/O.COR.PAJK.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260102T0300Z/
City and Borough of Yakutat-
Including the city of Yakutat
437 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 7
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bands of showers are moving into the
  northern coast. As these bands move through, Yakutat will see
  periods of heavy snowfall continue into Thursday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water
with you in case of an emergency.

People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of
winter weather.

For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or
visit 511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/juneau

Gale Warning

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
357 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.

PKZ012-020345-
Northern Lynn Canal-
357 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...N wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing
spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
357 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.

PKZ013-020345-
Southern Lynn Canal-
357 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...N wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft. Light freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing
spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
211 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 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.

PKZ710-020030-
Cape Suckling to Gravel Point out to 15 NM-
211 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...N wind 45 kt. Gusts to 70 kt out of the Copper River Delta.
Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...E wind 40 kt. Seas 11 ft.

$$

Cold Weather Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
414 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

AKZ318-012115-
/O.NEW.PAJK.CW.Y.0001.260101T1314Z-260104T1500Z/
Municipality of Skagway-
Including the cities of Skagway and White Pass
414 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chill temperatures as low as 35
  below.

* WHERE...Klondike Highway near White Pass.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia are possible if exposed to
  these temperatures.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures have decreased as northerly
  outflow strengthens. These cold wind chills will mainly be over
  the northern portion of the Klondike Highway near White Pass.
  Fluctuations in wind chills are expected with varying wind
  speeds and slightly warmer temperatures over day time hours.

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
306 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

AKZ732-020100-
/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0001.260102T0600Z-260105T0100Z/
Thompson Pass-
Including the cities of Thompson Pass
306 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 40 to 50 below. Winds
  gusting between 30 and 45 mph.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 4 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
  Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.



&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
306 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

AKZ742>744-749-751-020100-
/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0001.260102T0600Z-260105T0100Z/
Western Copper Valley-Central Copper Valley-Ernestine-Southern
Copper Valley-McCarthy-
Including the cities of Mendeltna, Glennallen, Tonsina, Kenny
Lake, Nelchina, Gakona, Copper Center, 46 Mile, McCarthy,
Tolsona, and Chitina
306 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold temperatures as low as 40 to 55 below expected.

* WHERE...Central Copper Valley, Ernestine, McCarthy, Southern
  Copper Valley, and Western Copper Valley.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 4 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these
  temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
  prolonged exposure.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will continue to fall each day.
  Calm winds starting Friday may allow temperatures to drop to 55 to
  60 below in some areas Saturday and Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

&&

$$

Small Craft Advisory

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
357 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.

PKZ011-020345-
Glacier Bay-
357 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Light freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Light freezing spray.
.FRI...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Light freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Light freezing spray.
.SAT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
357 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.

PKZ021-020345-
Icy Strait-
357 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...E wind 25 kt up to around 35 kt near Point Couverden.
Seas 9 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt, up to around 35 kt near Point Couverden.
Seas 9 ft. Light freezing spray late.
.FRI...E wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Light freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Light freezing spray.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
357 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.

PKZ022-020345-
Cross Sound-
357 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...E wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Light freezing spray in the
afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Light freezing spray.
.SAT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...E wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
357 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.

PKZ031-020345-
Stephens Passage-
357 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...N wind 25 kt, up to around 35 kt near Taku Inlet. Gusts
to 40 kt. Seas 9 ft. Light freezing spray in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt, up to around 35 kt near Taku Inlet. Seas
9 ft. Light freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Light freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Light freezing spray.
.SAT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 7 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
357 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.

PKZ032-020345-
Northern Chatham Strait-
357 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...N wind 20 kt, up to around 35 kt near Point Couverden.
Gusts to 35 kt early in the morning. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt, up to around 35 kt near Point Couverden.
Seas 9 ft.
.FRI...N wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft. Snow. Light freezing spray in the
afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft. Light freezing spray.
.SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
331 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.

PKZ643-020645-
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM-
331 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...E wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...S wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
331 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.

PKZ644-020645-
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM-
331 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Gusts to 35 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...SE gale to 40 kt. Seas 16 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
331 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.

PKZ651-020645-
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM-
331 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...E wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Snow showers with rain showers
in the morning. Snow showers in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Snow showers in the evening.
Light freezing spray.
.FRI...E wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Light freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Light freezing spray.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...E wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...E gale to 40 kt. Seas 17 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
331 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.

PKZ663-020645-
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM-
331 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...E wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...S wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
331 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.

PKZ664-020645-
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM-
331 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 16 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
331 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.

PKZ671-020645-
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM-
331 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...E wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Snow showers and rain showers.
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...E wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...S wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 17 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
331 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.

PKZ672-020645-
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM-
331 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...N wind 25 kt diminishing to 20 kt. Seas 8 ft subsiding to
7 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...N wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...W wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...SE gale to 40 kt. Seas 18 ft.

$$

Marine Forecast for Yakutat Bay
National Weather Service Juneau AK
328 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

Coastal Waters Forecast for Yakutat Bay

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.

PKZ053-020630-
Yakutat Bay-
328 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...E wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Snow showers early in the
morning. Snow showers in the afternoon. Light freezing spray in
the morning.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Snow showers in the evening.
Light freezing spray.
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 4 ft. Light freezing
spray.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Gusts to 35 kt. Seas 4 ft. Light
freezing spray.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...E wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
211 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 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.

PKZ712-020030-
Cape Suckling to Cape Cleare from 15 to 75 NM-
211 AM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.

$$