Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
946 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
...SNOW RETURNS TO NORTHERN HIGHWAYS WEDNESDAY...
.A strong low will move along the Panhandle coast carrying
plentiful moisture with it. Anticipate the heaviest snowfall
moving through the northern Panhandle into Wednesday afternoon,
bringing heavy and wet snow to the upper elevations of the Haines
Highway and the Klondike Highway. Most concern for snowfall
continue to be west of Haines towards Haines Customs and north of
Skagway towards White Pass.
Slightly pullback on area of snow to primarily be near Haines
Customs. Dense, wet snow will make up a majority of the
accumulating snow, with latest guidance further lowering snow
ratios.
Snow will continue to impact Klondike Highway Thursday. Stay
tuned for additional details at weather.gov/juneau.
AKZ319-200245-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0017.000000T0000Z-251120T0300Z/
Haines Borough and Klukwan-
Including the city of Haines
946 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up
to 5 inches.
* WHERE...Haines Borough and Klukwan.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy and wet snow is forecasted to
strengthen Wednesday morning, lasting into the evening along
the upper elevations of the Haines Highway. The heaviest
snowfall is expected between 9am to 3pm with 0.5 to 0.75 inch
per hour rates at times.
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.
&&
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High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
943 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
AKZ323-200000-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-251120T0000Z/
City and Borough of Sitka-
Including the city of Sitka
943 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka.
* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 3 PM AKST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects and
may damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be
difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong front will push into the southern
half of the panhandle through Wednesday morning, bringing a long
duration of strong wind gusts up to 50 mph for Baranof Island
through the majority of Wednesday. The strongest wind gusts, up
to 60 mph, are expected through 3 pm Wednesday. Latest
information has very little change on the magnitude of the
gusts, nor the duration of high wind gusts up to 60 mph.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could
be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting
weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
943 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
AKZ328-200245-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-251120T0300Z/
Prince of Wales Island-
Including the cities of Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove,
and Thorne Bay
943 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Prince of Wales Island.
* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM AKST this evening.
* IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects and
may damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be
difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong front will push into the southern
half of the panhandle through Wednesday morning, bringing a long
duration of strong wind gusts up to 50 mph for Prince of Wales
Island through the majority of Wednesday. The strongest wind
gusts, up to 60 mph, are expected through 3 pm Wednesday.
Forecast challenge for Prince of Wales Island will be the
duration of the strong winds and the warning for Prince of Wales
Island could be extended further into Wednesday evening as the
front stalls over the area. Latest guidance indicates that while
the front will be stalled, wind gusts will be on the downward
trend beyond 6 PM Wednesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could
be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting
weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports
&&
$$
Gale Warning
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
358 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
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.
PKZ641-200700-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM-
358 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...S wind 35 kt becoming SE 45 kt. Seas 16 ft building to
25 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 19 ft subsiding to 15 ft late.
Rain showers.
.THU...S wind 30 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SAT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
358 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ642-200700-
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM-
358 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...SE wind 35 kt increasing to 45 kt. Seas 16 ft building
to 26 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 20 ft subsiding to 15 ft late.
Rain showers.
.THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SAT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.SUN...E wind 10 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
358 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
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.
PKZ643-200700-
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM-
358 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
.TODAY...E wind 25 kt increasing to 40 kt. Seas 13 ft building to
25 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 19 ft subsiding to 15 ft late.
Rain in the evening, then rain showers late.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. S swell in the morning.
Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
358 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ644-200700-
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM-
358 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...E wind 30 kt increasing to 40 kt. Seas 11 ft building to
21 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 19 ft subsiding to 15 ft late.
Rain in the evening, then rain showers late.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
358 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
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.
PKZ651-200700-
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM-
358 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
...GALE WARNING LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...E wind 20 kt increasing to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas
11 ft building to 18 ft in the afternoon. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 17 ft. Rain in the evening, then
rain showers late.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 20 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.SAT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
358 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ652-200700-
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM-
358 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
...GALE WARNING THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...E wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft building to 14 ft in the
afternoon. Rain.
.TONIGHT...E wind 40 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain.
.THU...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 20 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
358 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
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.
PKZ661-200700-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM-
358 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 18 ft building to 27 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 19 ft. Rain in the evening.
.THU...S wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SW gale to 35 kt. Seas 19 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.SAT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
358 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ662-200700-
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM-
358 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...S wind 35 kt becoming SE 45 kt. Seas 18 ft building to
28 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 21 ft subsiding to 15 ft late. Rain
in the evening, then showers late.
.THU...S wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SW gale to 40 kt. Seas 19 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.SAT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
358 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
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.
PKZ663-200700-
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM-
358 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...SE wind increasing to 40 kt. Seas 16 ft building to
28 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 22 ft subsiding to 16 ft late.
Rain in the evening, then showers late.
.THU...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 17 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SW gale to 40 kt. Seas 17 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.SAT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.SUN...E wind 10 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
358 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ664-200700-
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM-
358 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...E wind 35 kt increasing to 45 kt. Seas 14 ft building to
26 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 23 ft subsiding to 18 ft late.
Rain in the evening, then showers late.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SAT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
358 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
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.
PKZ671-200700-
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM-
358 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...E wind 30 kt increasing to 40 kt. Seas 12 ft building to
22 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 21 ft. Rain in the evening, then
showers late.
.THU...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SW gale to 35 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.SAT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
358 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ672-200700-
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM-
358 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...E wind 20 kt increasing to 35 kt. Seas 8 ft building to
22 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 35 kt diminishing to 30 kt late. Seas 21 ft.
Rain in the evening, then showers late.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 20 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
355 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
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.
PKZ036-200400-
Clarence Strait-
355 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...SE wind 20 kt increasing to 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Near ocean
entrances, seas 14 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft, except 13 ft near ocean
entrances. Rain.
.THU...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...S gale to 35 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Juneau AK
355 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
Offshore waters forecast for Gulf of Alaska east of 144W
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ311-200700-
Gulf of Alaska North of 57 Degrees North and East of 144 W-
355 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
...GALE WARNING EARLY TODAY THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...NE wind 30 kt becoming E 40 kt. Seas 11 ft building to
18 ft. Rain...heavy at times.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 35 kt diminishing to 25 kt late. Seas 18 ft.
Rain showers late.
.THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SW gale to 35 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain in the
evening.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Juneau AK
355 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
Offshore waters forecast for Gulf of Alaska east of 144W
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.
PKZ312-200700-
Gulf of Alaska South of 57 Degrees North and East of 144 W-
355 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
...GALE WARNING EARLY TODAY THROUGH TODAY...
.TODAY...S wind becoming 40 kt. Seas 19 ft. Rain...heavy at times
early in the morning.
.TONIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft. SE swell in the evening.
.THU...SE wind 25 kt becoming S gale to 35 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SW gale to 35 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain.
.FRI...W wind 25 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
319 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ351-200215-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
319 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
...GALE WARNING THURSDAY...
.TODAY...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft. Rain.
.THU...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.SUN...E wind up to 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
319 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W
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.
PKZ352-200215-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
319 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY...
.TODAY...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.THU...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 17 to 21 ft.
.FRI...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 16 to 20 ft.
.SAT...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.SUN...N wind up to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
319 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ710-200115-
Cape Suckling to Gravel Point out to 15 NM-
319 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND THURSDAY...
.TODAY...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft building to 16 ft after
midnight. Rain.
.THU...SE wind 35 kt diminishing to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas
15 ft. Rain showers.
.THU NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
319 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ712-200115-
Cape Suckling to Cape Cleare from 15 to 75 NM-
319 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...
.TODAY...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
$$
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
946 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
...SNOW RETURNS TO NORTHERN HIGHWAYS WEDNESDAY...
.A strong low will move along the Panhandle coast carrying
plentiful moisture with it. Anticipate the heaviest snowfall
moving through the northern Panhandle into Wednesday afternoon,
bringing heavy and wet snow to the upper elevations of the Haines
Highway and the Klondike Highway. Most concern for snowfall
continue to be west of Haines towards Haines Customs and north of
Skagway towards White Pass.
Slightly pullback on area of snow to primarily be near Haines
Customs. Dense, wet snow will make up a majority of the
accumulating snow, with latest guidance further lowering snow
ratios.
Snow will continue to impact Klondike Highway Thursday. Stay
tuned for additional details at weather.gov/juneau.
AKZ318-200245-
/O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0022.251119T2100Z-251120T1500Z/
Municipality of Skagway-
Including the cities of Skagway and White Pass
946 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 6
inches.
* WHERE...Municipality of Skagway.
* WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southerly wind will increase early Thursday
morning bringing increasing potential for some drifting snow
near White Pass with wind gusts up to 25 mph. The heaviest
snowfall is expected between noon to 3pm with 0.5 to 0.75 inch
per hour rates at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of
winter weather.
For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or
visit 511.alaska.gov.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/juneau
Small Craft Advisory
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
355 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
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.
PKZ022-200400-
Cross Sound-
355 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...E wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. S swell in the evening.
Rain.
.THU...E wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. S swell. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SAT...S wind 10 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 10 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
355 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ033-200400-
Southern Chatham Strait-
355 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...SE wind 25 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 5 ft. Near ocean
entrances, seas 12 ft building to 20 ft. S swell. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 5 ft, except 14 ft
near ocean entrances. S swell in the evening. Rain.
.THU...SE gale to 35 kt. Gusts to 50 kt. Seas 9 ft, except
13 ft near ocean entrances. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft, except 14 ft near
ocean entrances. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT...S wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...Light winds. Seas 2 ft or less.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
355 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
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.
PKZ034-200400-
Frederick Sound-
355 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...SE wind 15 kt increasing to 20 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas
4 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.THU...SE wind 30 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
355 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ035-200400-
Sumner Strait-
355 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...E wind 25 kt. Gusts to 45 kt, Seas 5 ft. Near ocean
entrances, seas 8 ft building to 15 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 5 ft, except 12 ft
near ocean entrances. Rain.
.THU...SE wind 30 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 6 ft, except
10 ft near ocean entrances. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 7 ft,
except 10 ft near ocean entrances. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...Light winds. Seas 2 ft or less.
$$
Marine Forecast for Yakutat Bay
National Weather Service Juneau AK
355 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
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.
PKZ053-200700-
Yakutat Bay-
355 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...NE wind 10 kt increasing to 20 kt. Seas 8 ft building to
13 ft in the afternoon. Rain.
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft. S swell in the evening.
Rain.
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft. S swell. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft. S swell. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 15 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft.
$$
