Heavy Freezing Spray Warning

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
322 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 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.

PKZ012-030345-
Northern Lynn Canal-
322 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 2026

...GALE WARNING THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...N wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.SUN...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.

$$

Gale Warning

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
322 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 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.

PKZ012-030345-
Northern Lynn Canal-
322 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 2026

...GALE WARNING THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...N wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.SUN...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.

$$

Cold Weather Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
353 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 2026

AKZ732-030200-
/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260105T0100Z/
Thompson Pass-
Including the cities of Thompson Pass
353 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 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...Until 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.



&&

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
353 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 2026

AKZ742-744-751-030200-
/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260105T0100Z/
Western Copper Valley-Ernestine-McCarthy-
Including the cities of Nelchina, McCarthy, Mendeltna, Tolsona,
Tonsina, and 46 Mile
353 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
  Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these
  temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could
  cause ruptured water pipes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will continue to fall each day.
  Calm winds 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
830 PM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

AKZ318-021500-
/O.EXT.PAJK.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260104T2100Z/
Municipality of Skagway-
Including the cities of Skagway and White Pass
830 PM AKST Thu Jan 1 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Primarily near White Pass.

* WHEN...Until noon 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.
  Winds chills at Skagway will be as low as 15 below.

$$

Small Craft Advisory

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
455 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 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.

PKZ710-030230-
Cape Suckling to Gravel Point out to 15 NM-
455 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY...

.TODAY...N wind 30 kt. Gusts to 40 kt out of the Copper River Delta. Seas
5 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Gusts to 40 kt out of the Copper River
Delta. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...NE wind 30 kt. Gusts to 40 kt out of the Copper River Delta. Seas
5 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...N wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
323 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 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.

PKZ643-030630-
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM-
323 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...E wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Snow showers.
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt subsiding to 20 kt late. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...E wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 16 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
323 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 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.

PKZ644-030630-
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM-
323 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 2026

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

.TODAY...E wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Light freezing spray in the
afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Light freezing spray.
.SUN...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...E wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 14 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
323 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 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.

PKZ651-030630-
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM-
323 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 2026

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

.TODAY...E wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Light freezing spray early in
the morning. Snow showers in the morning.
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Light freezing spray.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Light freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Light freezing spray.
.SUN...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...E wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...S wind 15 kt. Seas 13 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
323 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 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.

PKZ664-030630-
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM-
323 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 2026

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

.TODAY...E wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain showers in the morning.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 16 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
323 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 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.

PKZ671-030630-
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM-
323 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 2026

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

.TODAY...E wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Snow showers in the morning.
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 16 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
323 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 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.

PKZ672-030630-
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM-
323 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 2026

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

.TODAY...E wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...W wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...W gale to 35 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 15 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
322 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 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.

PKZ013-030345-
Southern Lynn Canal-
322 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 2026

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

.TODAY...N wind 30 kt. N wind 40 kt near Point Couverden. Seas 12
ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. N wind 30 kt near Point Couverden. Seas
10 ft. Light freezing spray.
.SAT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Freezing spray.
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.MON...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
322 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 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.

PKZ021-030345-
Icy Strait-
322 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...E wind 25 kt. N wind 40 kt near Point Couverden. Seas 9
ft. Light freezing spray. Snow showers in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt diminishing to 20 kt late. N wind 30 kt
near Point Couverden. Seas 8 ft. Light freezing spray.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. Light freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. Light freezing spray.
.SUN...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...E wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
322 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 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.

PKZ022-030345-
Cross Sound-
322 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Snow showers in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Light freezing spray late.
.SAT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Light freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Light freezing spray.
.SUN...E wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...E wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TUE...W wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
322 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 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.

PKZ031-030345-
Stephens Passage-
322 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 2026

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

.TODAY...N wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Light freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. N wind 30 kt near Young Bay. Seas 8 ft.
Light freezing spray. Snow showers in the evening. Snow showers
late.
.SAT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
322 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 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.

PKZ032-030345-
Northern Chatham Strait-
322 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 2026

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

.TODAY...N wind 15 kt. N wind 40 kt near Point Couverden. Seas 9
ft. Snow showers in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. Snow showers in the evening.
Light freezing spray.
.SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Light freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Light freezing spray.
.SUN...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.

$$