Dense Fog Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
453 PM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026
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Frederick Sound-Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM-
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM-
453 PM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 NM or less.
* WHERE...Frederick Sound, Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out
to 15 NM and Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM.
* WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy dense fog will continue across the
southeastern gulf & Frederick Sound into Thursday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
453 PM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026
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Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM-
453 PM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 NM or less.
* WHERE...Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM.
* WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy dense fog will continue across the
southeastern gulf & Frederick Sound into Thursday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.
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Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
453 PM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026
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Northern Lynn Canal-
453 PM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AKST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.
* WHERE...Northern Lynn Canal.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds expected near Taiya Inlet.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
453 PM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026
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/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0022.260122T2100Z-260123T0300Z/
Southern Lynn Canal-
453 PM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM AKST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.
* WHERE...Southern Lynn Canal.
* WHEN...From noon to 6 PM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
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Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
250 PM AKST Wed Jan 21 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.
PKZ012-221545-
Northern Lynn Canal-
250 PM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THURSDAY...
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt, N wind 25 kt near Taiya Inlet. Seas 5
ft.
.THU...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.
.SAT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.
.SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
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Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
250 PM AKST Wed Jan 21 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.
PKZ013-221545-
Southern Lynn Canal-
250 PM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THURSDAY...
.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas building to 3 ft late.
.THU...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.
.FRI NIGHT...Light winds. Seas 2 ft or less.
.SAT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...E wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
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Freezing Fog Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
624 PM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026
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/O.EXA.PAJK.ZF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260122T2100Z/
City and Borough of Sitka-
Including the city of Sitka
624 PM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026
...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST THURSDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog.
* WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka.
* WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel by land, sea and air could be impacted or
delayed by significantly lowered visibilities. Freezing fog can
result in some light ice accrual on aircraft, decks, and
roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy freezing fog will continue to be
intermittent through Thursday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you. Also, be alert for frost on bridge decks
causing slippery roads.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
624 PM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026
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Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island-Prince of Wales Island-
Including the cities of Kake, Port Alexander, Craig, Klawock,
Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, and Thorne Bay
624 PM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026
...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog.
* WHERE...Eastern Chichagof Island mainly for protected areas
around Tenakee Springs, Petersburg Borough, and Western
Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island including Kake.
* WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel by land, sea and air could be impacted or
delayed by significantly lowered visibilities. Freezing fog
can result in some light ice accrual on aircraft, decks, and
roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy freezing fog will continue to be
intermittent through Thursday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you. Also, be alert for frost on bridge decks
causing slippery roads.
&&
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