Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
412 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...HEAVY SNOW RETURNS TO SOUTHEAST ALASKA ON MONDAY...
.A weather system will arrive late Sunday night and sweep into
southeast Alaska, bringing heavy snowfall across the region on
Monday. Heaviest snowfall rates are expected through Monday
morning and into the afternoon. An initial warmup moving up from
the south is expected through the afternoon and overnight hours
on Monday, resulting in some locations changing over to a rain
and rain/snow mix for areas along and south of the Icy Strait
Corridor from Elfin Cove to Gustavus and Juneau. However,
weakening winds combined with heavy snow showers on Tuesday will
more than likely see a switch back to snow. Main forecast
challenge on Tuesday will be the highly variable snowfall
accumulations across the northern panhandle due to the hit or
miss nature of the showers, warnings and advisories could be
extended into Tuesday.
AKZ317-051000-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0001.260105T0900Z-260106T0000Z/
City and Borough of Yakutat-
Including the city of Yakutat
412 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 3 PM AKST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to
10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM AKST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel by land, sea, and air will be be very
difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall rates are expected
Monday. A changeover to rain is expected Monday afternoon
through Monday night night to rain, although a changeover back
to snow is possible late Tuesday.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
412 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...HEAVY SNOW RETURNS TO SOUTHEAST ALASKA ON MONDAY...
.A weather system will arrive late Sunday night and sweep into
southeast Alaska, bringing heavy snowfall across the region on
Monday. Heaviest snowfall rates are expected through Monday
morning and into the afternoon. An initial warmup moving up from
the south is expected through the afternoon and overnight hours
on Monday, resulting in some locations changing over to a rain
and rain/snow mix for areas along and south of the Icy Strait
Corridor from Elfin Cove to Gustavus and Juneau. However,
weakening winds combined with heavy snow showers on Tuesday will
more than likely see a switch back to snow. Main forecast
challenge on Tuesday will be the highly variable snowfall
accumulations across the northern panhandle due to the hit or
miss nature of the showers, warnings and advisories could be
extended into Tuesday.
AKZ318-319-051000-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0001.260105T1200Z-260106T0600Z/
Municipality of Skagway-Haines Borough and Klukwan-
Including the cities of Skagway, White Pass, and Haines
412 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM AKST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to
10 inches.
* WHERE...Municipality of Skagway and Haines Borough and Klukwan.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM AKST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel by land, sea, and air will be be very
difficult. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will remain all snow. The
heaviest snowfall is expected Monday. Snowfall rates becoming
more variable on Tuesday as snow showers become the
predominant precipitation mode. Higher snow totals are
possible along the Chilkat Peninsula.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
412 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...HEAVY SNOW RETURNS TO SOUTHEAST ALASKA ON MONDAY...
.A weather system will arrive late Sunday night and sweep into
southeast Alaska, bringing heavy snowfall across the region on
Monday. Heaviest snowfall rates are expected through Monday
morning and into the afternoon. An initial warmup moving up from
the south is expected through the afternoon and overnight hours
on Monday, resulting in some locations changing over to a rain
and rain/snow mix for areas along and south of the Icy Strait
Corridor from Elfin Cove to Gustavus and Juneau. However,
weakening winds combined with heavy snow showers on Tuesday will
more than likely see a switch back to snow. Main forecast
challenge on Tuesday will be the highly variable snowfall
accumulations across the northern panhandle due to the hit or
miss nature of the showers, warnings and advisories could be
extended into Tuesday.
AKZ320>322-324-325-051000-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0001.260105T1200Z-260106T0600Z/
Glacier Bay-Eastern Chichagof Island-
Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait-Admiralty Island-
City and Borough of Juneau-
Including the cities of Gustavus, Hoonah, Tenakee Springs,
Elfin Cove, Pelican, Angoon, and Juneau
412 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM AKST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to
13 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.
* WHERE...Glacier Bay, Eastern Chichagof Island, Cape
Fairweather to Lisianski Strait, Admiralty Island and City and
Borough of Juneau.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM AKST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel by land, sea, and air will be be very
difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning
or evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will initially start as all
snow. The heaviest snow is expected by 9 am Monday through the
afternoon. Through the evening and overnight hours on Monday,
a transition to a rain/snow mix, or even rain, is expected as
a strong push of southerly winds moves northward. The
strongest wind gusts will occur as the southerly winds push
northward. The southerly winds diminish in strength on
Tuesday, allowing snow showers to return to the area. Main
forecast challenge will be highly variable snowfall
accumulations on Tuesday across the northern panhandle due to
the hit or miss nature of the showers.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
412 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...HEAVY SNOW RETURNS TO SOUTHEAST ALASKA ON MONDAY...
.A weather system will arrive late Sunday night and sweep into
southeast Alaska, bringing heavy snowfall across the region on
Monday. Heaviest snowfall rates are expected through Monday
morning and into the afternoon. An initial warmup moving up from
the south is expected through the afternoon and overnight hours
on Monday, resulting in some locations changing over to a rain
and rain/snow mix for areas along and south of the Icy Strait
Corridor from Elfin Cove to Gustavus and Juneau. However,
weakening winds combined with heavy snow showers on Tuesday will
more than likely see a switch back to snow. Main forecast
challenge on Tuesday will be the highly variable snowfall
accumulations across the northern panhandle due to the hit or
miss nature of the showers, warnings and advisories could be
extended into Tuesday.
AKZ326>329-051000-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0001.260105T1500Z-260106T0300Z/
Petersburg Borough-Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island-
Prince of Wales Island-City and Borough of Wrangell-
Including the cities of Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander, Craig,
Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay, and Wrangell
412 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AKST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to
10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.
* WHERE...Petersburg Borough, Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu
Island, Prince of Wales Island and City and Borough of
Wrangell.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM AKST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel by land, sea, and air will be be very
difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning
or evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will initially start as all
snow on Monday. Through the afternoon and overnight hours on
Monday, a transition to a rain/snow mix, or even rain, is
expected as a strong push of southerly winds moves northward.
The strongest wind gusts will occur as the southerly winds
push northward. The southerly winds diminish in strength on
Tuesday, allowing strong rain and snow showers to move through
the area, potentially bringing additional snow accumulation.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
412 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...HEAVY SNOW RETURNS TO SOUTHEAST ALASKA ON MONDAY...
.A weather system will arrive late Sunday night and sweep into
southeast Alaska, bringing heavy snowfall across the region on
Monday. Heaviest snowfall rates are expected through Monday
morning and into the afternoon. An initial warmup moving up from
the south is expected through the afternoon and overnight hours
on Monday, resulting in some locations changing over to a rain
and rain/snow mix for areas along and south of the Icy Strait
Corridor from Elfin Cove to Gustavus and Juneau. However,
weakening winds combined with heavy snow showers on Tuesday will
more than likely see a switch back to snow. Main forecast
challenge on Tuesday will be the highly variable snowfall
accumulations across the northern panhandle due to the hit or
miss nature of the showers, warnings and advisories could be
extended into Tuesday.
AKZ331-051000-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0001.260105T1800Z-260106T1200Z/
City of Hyder-
Including the city of Hyder
412 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MONDAY TO
3 AM AKST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to
12 inches.
* WHERE...City of Hyder.
* WHEN...From 9 AM Monday to 3 AM AKST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel by land, sea, and air will be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will initially start as all
snow on Monday. Through the afternoon and overnight hours on
Monday, a transition to a rain/snow mix, or even rain, is
expected as a strong push of southerly winds moves northward.
The southerly winds diminish in strength on Tuesday, allowing
strong snow showers to move through the area, bringing
additional snow accumulation.
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.
&&
$$
Storm Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
350 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ352-051445-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
350 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...STORM WARNING MONDAY NIGHT...
.TONIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt becoming SW 30 to 40 kt after
midnight. Seas 6 to 9 ft building to 10 to 18 ft after midnight.
Rain.
.MON...W wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 26 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 22 to 30 ft. Rain and snow.
.TUE...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 21 to 29 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 21 to 26 ft.
.WED...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 18 to 26 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
350 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 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.
PKZ710-051345-
Cape Suckling to Gravel Point out to 15 NM-
350 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...STORM WARNING MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt increasing to 45 kt after midnight. Seas
4 ft building to 13 ft after midnight. Snow. Freezing spray.
.MON...E wind 50 kt diminishing to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas
17 ft subsiding to 11 ft in the afternoon. Snow and rain. Freezing
spray.
.MON NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt becoming SW 25 kt after midnight. Seas
14 ft. Snow and rain.
.TUE...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.WED...E wind 20 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI...E wind 35 kt. Seas 5 ft.
$$
Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
350 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ351-051445-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
350 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...GALE WARNING THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...
.TONIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt increasing to 25 to 35 kt after
midnight. Seas 5 ft building to 7 to 11 ft after midnight. Rain
and snow.
.MON...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 17 to 26 ft.
.TUE...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 18 to 27 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 17 to 22 ft.
.WED...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 16 to 23 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
350 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 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.
PKZ712-051345-
Cape Suckling to Cape Cleare from 15 to 75 NM-
350 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 kt increasing to 40 kt after midnight. Seas
5 ft building to 11 ft after midnight. Snow and rain.
.MON...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain and snow.
.TUE AND TUE NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.WED...W wind 30 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
340 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ013-051600-
Southern Lynn Canal-
340 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...GALE WARNING MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...NW wind 15 kt becoming SE late. Seas 3 ft early in the
evening then 2 ft or less, then then 4 ft late. Light freezing
spray. Snow late.
.MON...SE wind 35 kt. Gusts to 50 kt, except 45 kt out of
interior passes. Seas 7 ft. Light freezing spray in the morning.
Snow in the morning, then snow showers and rain showers in the
afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain showers and snow
showers.
.TUE...S wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain showers and snow
showers.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Snow showers and rain
showers.
.WED...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 4 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
340 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 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.
PKZ031-051600-
Stephens Passage-
340 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...GALE WARNING MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt becoming SE in the evening, then
increasing to 25 kt late. Gusts to 35 kt late. Seas 4 ft. Light
freezing spray.
.MON...SE wind 40 kt. Gusts to 55 kt. North of Taku Inlet, SE
wind 35 kt diminishing to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 10 ft.
Snow in the morning, then rain showers and snow showers in the
afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain showers and snow
showers.
.TUE...S wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain showers and snow
showers.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Snow showers and rain
showers.
.WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...SE gale to 40 kt. Seas 8 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
340 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ032-051600-
Northern Chatham Strait-
340 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...GALE WARNING MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Gusts to 35 kt late. Seas building to
4 ft. Snow late.
.MON...SE wind 35 kt. Gusts to 50 kt. Seas 7 ft. Snow and rain
in the morning, then rain showers in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers.
.TUE...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain showers and snow
showers.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Snow showers and rain
showers.
.WED...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
340 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 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.
PKZ033-051600-
Southern Chatham Strait-
340 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...GALE WARNING MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...N wind 10 kt becoming SE in the evening, then becoming
S 25 kt late. Seas building to 4 ft. Snow late.
.MON...S wind 35 kt diminishing to 25 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 10 ft, except 14 ft near ocean entrances. Rain and snow in
the morning, then rain showers in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft, except 15 ft near ocean
entrances. Rain showers.
.TUE...S wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft, except 18 ft near ocean
entrances. Rain showers and snow showers.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft, except 18 ft near ocean
entrances. Rain showers and snow showers.
.WED...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
340 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ034-051600-
Frederick Sound-
340 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...GALE WARNING MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...N wind 10 kt becoming SE in the evening, then
increasing to 25 kt late. Out of interior passes, gusts to 35 kt
late. Seas building to 4 ft. Light freezing spray.
.MON...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 8 ft. Snow and rain in the morning,
then rain showers and snow showers in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain showers and snow
showers.
.TUE...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers and snow
showers.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers and snow
showers.
.WED...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 7 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
340 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 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.
PKZ036-051600-
Clarence Strait-
340 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...GALE WARNING MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...NW wind 10 kt becoming SE 25 kt late. Seas building to
5 ft late.
.MON...S wind 35 kt increasing to 45 kt in the afternoon. Seas
10 ft building to 16 ft in the afternoon. Snow and rain in the
morning, then rain showers in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft subsiding to 5 ft late.
Near ocean entrances, seas 10 ft. Rain showers.
.TUE...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft, except 10 ft near ocean
entrances. Rain showers and snow showers.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft, except 11 ft near ocean
entrances. Rain showers and snow showers.
.WED...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI...SE gale to 45 kt. Seas 18 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
324 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ641-051830-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM-
324 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...GALE WARNING MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...N wind 10 kt becoming S 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...S wind 40 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain and snow in the morning,
then rain showers in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 17 ft. Rain showers.
.TUE...W wind 25 kt. Seas 20 ft. W swell. Rain showers.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 20 ft. W swell. Rain showers
and snow showers.
.WED...W wind 25 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.THU...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.FRI...S gale to 40 kt. Seas 18 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
324 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 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.
PKZ642-051830-
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM-
324 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...GALE WARNING MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 kt becoming S 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Snow late.
.MON...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain and snow in the
morning, then rain showers in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain showers.
.TUE...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 21 ft. W swell. Rain showers and
snow showers.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 21 ft. W swell. Rain showers
and snow showers.
.WED...W wind 25 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.FRI...SE gale to 40 kt. Seas 20 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
324 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ643-051830-
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM-
324 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...GALE WARNING MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 kt becoming S. Seas 7 ft. Snow late.
.MON...S wind 40 kt becoming SW 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas
15 ft. Rain and snow in the morning, then rain showers in the
afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 19 ft. Rain showers.
.TUE...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 20 ft. W swell. Rain showers and
snow showers.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 20 ft. W swell. Snow showers
and rain showers.
.WED...W wind 20 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.THU...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
324 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 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.
PKZ644-051830-
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM-
324 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...GALE WARNING THROUGH MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt becoming SE 35 kt late. Seas 9 ft. Snow
late.
.MON...SE wind 45 kt becoming S 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas
15 ft. Snow and rain in the morning, then rain showers and snow
showers in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 17 ft. Snow showers in the
evening. Rain showers.
.TUE...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 19 ft. SW swell. Rain showers and
snow showers.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 19 ft. SW swell. Snow
showers and rain showers.
.WED...W wind 20 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.FRI...E gale to 45 kt. Seas 20 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
324 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ651-051830-
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM-
324 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...GALE WARNING THROUGH MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt increasing to 35 kt late. Seas 9 ft. Snow
late.
.MON...SE wind 45 kt becoming S 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas
17 ft. Snow and rain in the morning, then rain showers in the
afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 16 ft. SW swell. Rain showers
and snow showers.
.TUE...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 19 ft. SW swell. Rain showers and
snow showers.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 18 ft. SW swell. Snow
showers.
.WED...W wind 20 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.FRI...SE gale to 45 kt. Seas 23 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
324 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 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.
PKZ652-051830-
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM-
324 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...GALE WARNING THROUGH MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt becoming E 30 kt in the evening, then
increasing to 45 kt late. Seas 6 ft building to 14 ft late. Snow
late.
.MON...E wind 45 kt diminishing to 35 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 18 ft. Snow in the morning, then rain showers and snow
showers in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 14 ft. Snow showers and rain
showers.
.TUE...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 18 ft. SW swell. Snow showers and
rain showers.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 16 ft. SW swell. Snow
showers.
.WED...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.THU...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.FRI...E gale to 45 kt. Seas 25 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
324 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ661-051830-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM-
324 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...GALE WARNING MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...W wind 15 kt becoming SW 25 kt late. Seas 8 ft. SW
swell early in the evening.
.MON...S wind 40 kt becoming W in the afternoon. Seas 17 ft.
Rain.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 30 kt. Seas 19 ft. Showers.
.TUE...W wind 30 kt. Seas 23 ft. Showers.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 23 ft. Rain showers and snow
showers.
.WED...W wind 30 kt. Seas 24 ft.
.THU...W wind 25 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.FRI...S gale to 40 kt. Seas 20 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
324 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 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.
PKZ662-051830-
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM-
324 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...GALE WARNING MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...SW wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt late. Seas 8 ft. S
swell early in the evening. Rain and snow late.
.MON...S wind 40 kt becoming W 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas
18 ft. Rain in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 20 ft. Showers.
.TUE...W gale to 35 kt. Seas 23 ft. Showers and snow showers.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 23 ft. Rain showers and snow
showers.
.WED...W wind 30 kt. Seas 23 ft.
.THU...S wind 30 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.FRI...S gale to 40 kt. Seas 22 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
324 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ663-051830-
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM-
324 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...GALE WARNING MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...W wind 15 kt becoming S 30 kt late. Seas 8 ft. Rain
and snow late.
.MON...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain in the morning, then
rain showers in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 21 ft. Rain showers. Snow
showers late.
.TUE...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 23 ft. Rain showers and snow
showers.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 22 ft. Snow showers and rain
showers.
.WED...W wind 25 kt. Seas 23 ft.
.THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.FRI...SE gale to 40 kt. Seas 23 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
324 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 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.
PKZ664-051830-
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM-
324 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...GALE WARNING MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...SW wind 20 kt becoming S 30 kt late. Seas 8 ft. Snow
and rain late.
.MON...SE wind 40 kt becoming SW 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas
17 ft. Rain in the morning, then rain showers in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 21 ft. Rain showers. Snow
showers late.
.TUE...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 22 ft. Rain showers and snow
showers.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 21 ft. W swell.
.WED...W wind 25 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.THU...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.FRI...SE gale to 45 kt. Seas 25 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
324 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ671-051830-
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM-
324 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...GALE WARNING THROUGH MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...SW wind 15 kt becoming SE 35 kt late. Seas 6 ft
building to 10 ft late. Snow showers and rain late.
.MON...SE wind 40 kt becoming SW 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas
17 ft. Rain and snow in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 19 ft. Rain showers. Snow
showers late.
.TUE...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 21 ft. Rain showers and snow
showers.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 20 ft. SW swell.
.WED...W wind 25 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.THU...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.FRI...SE gale to 45 kt. Seas 25 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
324 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 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.
PKZ672-051830-
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM-
324 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...GALE WARNING THROUGH MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt becoming SE in the evening, then
increasing to 40 kt late. Seas 6 ft building to 13 ft late. Snow
showers and rain late.
.MON...E wind 45 kt becoming SW 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas
17 ft. Rain and snow in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 18 ft. SW swell. Rain showers
with snow showers late.
.TUE...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 18 ft. SW swell.
.WED...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.THU...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.FRI...SE gale to 45 kt. Seas 24 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Juneau AK
311 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
Offshore waters forecast for Gulf of Alaska east of 144W
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ311-051815-
Gulf of Alaska North of 57 Degrees North and East of 144 W-
311 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...GALE WARNING TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt becoming S 35 kt late. Seas 6 ft or less
then 10 ft. Rain and snow showers late.
.MON...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft building to 18 ft in the
afternoon. Rain in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 20 ft. Rain and snow showers
late.
.TUE...W wind 30 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 30 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.WED...W gale to 35 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI...S gale to 40 kt. Seas 19 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Juneau AK
311 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
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.
PKZ312-051815-
Gulf of Alaska South of 57 Degrees North and East of 144 W-
311 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...GALE WARNING TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt becoming S 35 kt late. Seas 7 ft building
to 11 ft late. Rain and snow showers late.
.MON...W wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft building to 20 ft in the
afternoon. Rain in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...W gale to 35 kt. Seas 23 ft. Rain showers in the
evening. Snow showers. Rain showers late.
.TUE...W gale to 35 kt. Seas 25 ft. Rain and snow showers.
.TUE NIGHT...W gale to 35 kt. Seas 24 ft. Showers in the
evening.
.WED...W gale to 40 kt. Seas 24 ft.
.THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.FRI...S gale to 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
$$
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
512 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
AKZ732-051715-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0002.260105T1000Z-260105T2200Z/
Thompson Pass-
Including the cities of Thompson Pass
512 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM AKST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
Visibility reduced to one half mile or less at times.
* WHERE...Thompson Pass.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM AKST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow and gusty winds will begin to taper
off by late Monday morning or early Monday afternoon. A second
round of snow is expected late Monday evening into Tuesday, with
an additional 4 to 8 inches of snow possible. However, winds do
not look to be as strong with this next event and significant
blowing snow with this next event is not expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road
conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
512 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
AKZ735-051715-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0002.260105T1000Z-260105T2000Z/
Cordova-
Including the cities of Cordova and Tatitlek
512 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM AKST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
Visibility reduced to as low as one half mile at times.
* WHERE...Cordova.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 11 AM AKST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will develop late Sunday night with
easterly winds increasing overnight. The combination of snow and
wind could significantly reduce visibility at times. A second
round of snow is expected late Monday evening into Tuesday, with
an additional 4 to 8 inches of snow possible. However, winds do
not look to be as strong with this next event and significant
blowing snow with this next event is not expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road
conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
&&
$$
PP
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
412 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...HEAVY SNOW RETURNS TO SOUTHEAST ALASKA ON MONDAY...
.A weather system will arrive late Sunday night and sweep into
southeast Alaska, bringing heavy snowfall across the region on
Monday. Heaviest snowfall rates are expected through Monday
morning and into the afternoon. An initial warmup moving up from
the south is expected through the afternoon and overnight hours
on Monday, resulting in some locations changing over to a rain
and rain/snow mix for areas along and south of the Icy Strait
Corridor from Elfin Cove to Gustavus and Juneau. However,
weakening winds combined with heavy snow showers on Tuesday will
more than likely see a switch back to snow. Main forecast
challenge on Tuesday will be the highly variable snowfall
accumulations across the northern panhandle due to the hit or
miss nature of the showers, warnings and advisories could be
extended into Tuesday.
AKZ323-051000-
/O.EXT.PAJK.WW.Y.0002.260105T0112Z-260105T2100Z/
City and Borough of Sitka-
Including the city of Sitka
412 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 11
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka.
* WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel by land, sea, and air will be difficult. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers currently moving through the
area are generating fast accumulating snow for the next 3-4
hours. Beyond these snow showers, expect to see a break before
the bulk of the precipitation begins. Precipitation will
initially start as all snow on Monday. Through the morning and
afternoon hours, a transition to a rain/snow mix, or even rain,
is expected near sea level as a strong push of southerly winds
moves northward. The strongest wind gusts will occur as the
southerly winds push northward. The southerly winds diminish in
strength on Tuesday, allowing strong rain and snow showers to
return to the area. Main forecast challenge will be highly
variable snowfall accumulations on Tuesday across the northern
panhandle due to the hit or miss nature of the showers.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
412 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...HEAVY SNOW RETURNS TO SOUTHEAST ALASKA ON MONDAY...
.A weather system will arrive late Sunday night and sweep into
southeast Alaska, bringing heavy snowfall across the region on
Monday. Heaviest snowfall rates are expected through Monday
morning and into the afternoon. An initial warmup moving up from
the south is expected through the afternoon and overnight hours
on Monday, resulting in some locations changing over to a rain
and rain/snow mix for areas along and south of the Icy Strait
Corridor from Elfin Cove to Gustavus and Juneau. However,
weakening winds combined with heavy snow showers on Tuesday will
more than likely see a switch back to snow. Main forecast
challenge on Tuesday will be the highly variable snowfall
accumulations across the northern panhandle due to the hit or
miss nature of the showers, warnings and advisories could be
extended into Tuesday.
AKZ330-332-051000-
/O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0002.260105T1500Z-260106T0000Z/
Ketchikan Gateway Borough-Annette Island-
Including the cities of Ketchikan and Metlakatla
412 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM
AKST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6
inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.
* WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM AKST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel by land, sea, and air will be difficult. The
hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will initially start as all
snow, before quickly changing over to rain as warm air surges
northward through Monday afternoon. Areas at elevation may
receive additional locally higher snow accumulations.
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.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/juneau
Small Craft Advisory
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
340 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ011-051600-
Glacier Bay-
340 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 kt diminishing to 10 kt in the evening,
then becoming SE late. Southern portion, SE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft
early in the evening then 2 ft or less, then then 3 ft late.
Freezing spray. Snow late.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt in the morning. Seas
4 ft. Snow in the morning, then snow showers and rain showers in
the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Snow showers and rain
showers.
.TUE...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Snow showers and rain
showers.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Snow showers and rain
showers.
.WED...S wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.
.FRI...E wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
340 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 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.
PKZ012-051600-
Northern Lynn Canal-
340 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt diminishing in the evening, then becoming
variable late. Seas 4 ft in the evening then 2 ft or less.
Freezing spray. Snow late.
.MON...Variable wind 10 kt increasing to 25 kt. Gusts to 45 kt.
Seas 6 ft. Light freezing spray in the morning. Snow in the
morning, then snow showers and rain showers in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt increasing to S wind 30 kt. Seas
6 ft. Snow showers and rain showers.
.TUE...S wind 30 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 6 ft. Snow showers
and rain showers.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Snow showers.
.WED...N wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU...N wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.
.FRI...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
340 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ021-051600-
Icy Strait-
340 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Light freezing spray. Snow
late.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Snow in the morning, then
rain showers and snow showers in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain showers and snow
showers.
.TUE...S wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain showers and snow
showers.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Snow showers and rain
showers.
.WED...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
340 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 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.
PKZ022-051600-
Cross Sound-
340 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. Light freezing spray in the
evening. Snow late.
.MON...SE wind 30 kt becoming SW in the afternoon. Seas 7 ft
building to 12 ft in the afternoon. Snow in the morning, then
rain showers and snow showers in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 16 ft. Snow showers in the
evening. Rain showers.
.TUE...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 17 ft. SW swell. Rain showers and
snow showers.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 17 ft. SW swell. Snow
showers and rain showers.
.WED...W wind 15 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.THU...E wind 15 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.FRI...E wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
340 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ035-051600-
Sumner Strait-
340 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...E wind 15 kt becoming SE 25 kt late. Seas building to
4 ft. Light freezing spray in the evening.
.MON...S wind 30 kt. Gusts to 45 kt, except 40 kt out of
interior passes. Seas 7 ft, except 10 ft near ocean entrances.
Snow and rain in the morning, then rain showers and snow showers
in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft, except 11 ft near ocean
entrances. Snow showers in the evening. Rain showers.
.TUE...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft, except 13 ft near ocean
entrances. Rain showers and snow showers.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft, except 13 ft near ocean
entrances. Rain showers and snow showers.
.WED...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
$$
Marine Forecast for Yakutat Bay
National Weather Service Juneau AK
313 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 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.
PKZ053-051815-
Yakutat Bay-
313 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...E wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt late. Seas 5 ft. Snow
late.
.MON...E wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Snow in the morning, then
rain showers and snow showers in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain showers and snow
showers.
.TUE...S wind 15 kt. Seas 16 ft. SW swell. Rain showers and
snow showers.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 16 ft. SW swell. Snow
showers.
.WED...W wind 15 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.THU...E wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 16 ft.
$$
Marine Weather Statement
Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Juneau AK
123 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
PKZ022-033-035-053-641>644-651-052100-
Cross Sound-Southern Chatham Strait-Sumner Strait-Yakutat Bay-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM-
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM-
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM-
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM-
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM-
123 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
...SIGNIFICANT SWELL IMPACTS PANHANDLE COAST MONDAY INTO
TUESDAY...
A strong-gale force low will develop in the northern Gulf of
Alaska early Monday, bringing east to southeast winds of 35 to 45
knots along the outer coast of Southeast Alaska, with long period
westerly swell near 14 to 16 seconds moving into the eastern Gulf
of Alaska. This swell, combined with fresh seas from the east
southeast, and a full moon tidal cycle, will bring large and
confused seas near the larger ocean entrances like Cross Sound,
southern Chatham Strait, and western Sumner Strait. This
significant westerly wave energy could penetrate more generally
protected areas like Yakutat Bay, Salisbury Sound into Point
Kakul and the western bays along Prince of Wales Island. Caution
is advised for mariners planning to transit along the outer coast
of Southeast Alaska, or near the larger open ocean entrances into
the start of the week.
$$
