Small Craft Advisory issued December 26 at 4:01AM ChST until December 27 at 5:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 kt with frequent gusts up to 25 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Marianas Coastal Waters. * WHEN...Until 5 PM ChST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strengthening trade swell and localized wind waves, in addition to incoming north swell, are expected to produce sea conditions hazardous to small craft through Friday. There is some chance that the Small Craft Advisory may be extended, if conditions warrant.
Winter Storm Watch issued December 25 at 2:33AM MST until December 27 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches with the highest elevations expected to receive closer to two feet. * WHERE...Big Hole Mountains, Centennial Mountains - Island Park, Teton Valley, Bear Lake Valley, Bear River Range, Blackfoot Mountains, Caribou Range, Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, and Southern Hills/Albion Mountains. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
Winter Storm Watch issued December 25 at 10:59AM MST until December 28 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...Heavy snow totals from multiple consecutive storms over several days. See Additional Details for specifics. * WHERE...The Wasatch Mountains, Western Uinta Mountains, and Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs. * WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at times. Traction law restrictions may be enacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas favored by moist northwest flow such as the Upper Cottonwoods, Ben Lomond Peak vicinity, and the Bear River Mountains have a 70-90% chance of exceeding 18 inches over a multi-day period between Thursday and Saturday, with a 20-30% chance of exceeding 30 inches. The highest chances are farther north
Small Craft Advisory issued December 23 at 6:48AM AKST until December 24 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
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. .TODAY...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 17 ft. Rain. .TONIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain. .TUE...SE wind 20 kt increasing to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 11 ft. Rain. .TUE NIGHT...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft. .WED...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 14 ft. .THU...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 14 ft.
Gale Warning issued December 23 at 6:48AM AKST until December 24 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
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. .TODAY...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 15 ft. .TONIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft. .TUE...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain. .TUE NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 15 ft. .WED...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 15 ft. .THU...W wind 15 kt. Seas 16 ft. .FRI...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
Small Craft Advisory issued December 23 at 6:48AM AKST until December 23 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
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. .TODAY...N wind 30 kt diminishing, then shifting to SW 15 kt late. Seas 10 ft subsiding to 5 ft in the afternoon. Rain. .TONIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. .TUE...E wind 20 kt increasing to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 ft. .TUE NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. .WED...NE
High Surf Advisory issued December 24 at 2:43AM ChST until December 24 at 5:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 ft. * WHERE...East facing reefs of Kosrae. * WHEN...Until 5 PM ChST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Large trade-wind swell will maintain hazardous surf through at least this afternoon. Recent satellite data show combined seas have been slow to fall remaining between 6 to 9 feet. The high surf advisory may need to be extended if seas continue to remain elevated.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 23 at 8:29AM CST until December 23 at 5:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation and wet snow expected. A glaze of ice possible. Total snow accumulations one to two inches. * WHERE...Green Lake and Marquette Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening commute.
Gale Warning issued December 22 at 6:51AM AKST until December 22 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
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. .TODAY...E wind 20 to 35 kt becoming S 15 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 14 to 20 ft. Rain. .TONIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 17 to 21 ft. .MON...S wind 25 kt. Seas 14 to 18 ft. .MON NIGHT...SW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft. .TUE...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft. .WED
Wind Advisory issued December 22 at 1:07AM PST until December 22 at 5:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Rogue Valley, including the city of Ashland. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 5 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.