Small Craft Advisory issued January 8 at 3:54PM AKST until January 9 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. .TONIGHT...NE wind 20 kt increasing to 30 kt after midnight. Seas 6 ft. Rain. .THU...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain. .THU NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain. .FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. .FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .SAT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Special Weather Statement issued January 8 at 3:36PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
ANOTHER STRONG WET FRONT IS EXPECTED FOR THE PANHANDLE LATE WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY NIGHT. FREEZING LEVELS ARE ALREADY HIGH AND SOIL AND RIVER CONDITIONS ARE ALREADY PRIMED FROM THE LAST FRONT EARLIER THIS WEEK. THE NEW FRONT WILL PUSH SNOW LEVELS EVEN HIGHER (4000 TO 5000 FT) AND ADDITIONAL RAINFALL IS EXPECTED (1 TO 3 INCHES MORE THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT) THAT WILL ADD MORE SNOWMELT. THE HIGHEST RAIN AMOUNTS ARE EXPECTED IN THE NORTHERN HALF OF THE PANHANDLE AND WILL START LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT. RIVER AND STREAMS WILL GET A CHANCE TO RECOVER WEDNESDAY NIGHT BEFORE THE RAINFALL WITH THE
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 8 at 2:49PM AKST until January 9 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Recent heavy snow across the region will combine with gusty winds Thursday to produce blowing snow and low visibilities to 1/2 mile or less along portions of the Dalton Highway. * WHERE...Dalton Highway Summits. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 8 at 2:44PM AKST until January 9 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...Heavy snow for the Klondike Highway... Another front will bring heavy snow and heavy rain to the area. Mainly rain is expected for Skagway and areas near sea level. At higher elevations, heavy snow will begin late Wednesday night and last through Thursday. Heaviest snowfall rates will be early Thursday morning with rates exceeding 1 inch per hour at times. As the band of heavy precip passes, moderate to heavy snow showers will be likely through Thursday evening with snowfall rates around 0.5 to 1 inch per hour. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 15 inches.
Special Weather Statement issued January 8 at 2:42PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
ANOTHER STRONG WET FRONT IS EXPECTED FOR THE PANHANDLE late Wednesday night into Thursday night. FREEZING LEVELS ARE ALREADY HIGH AND SOIL AND RIVER CONDITIONS ARE ALREADY PRIMED FROM THE LAST FRONT EARLIER THIS WEEK. THE NEW FRONT WILL PUSH SNOW LEVELS EVEN HIGHER (4000 TO 5000 FT) AND ADDITIONAL RAINFALL IS EXPECTED (1 TO 3 INCHES MORE through Thursday night) THAT WILL ADD MORE SNOWMELT. The highest rain amounts are expected in the northern half of the panhandle and will start late wednesday night. RIVER AND STREAMS WILL GET A CHANCE TO RECOVER WEDNESDAY NIGHT BEFORE THE RAINFALL WITH
Hydrologic Outlook issued January 8 at 8:40AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
ESFAFC Recent and continuing warm weather and widespread rainfall have led to rising creek and stream levels from the Kenai Peninsula north into the Mat-Su Valleys. Overflow has been reported on creeks and over existing trails. Increased streamflows may also lead to localized ice jams. Those traveling on backcountry trails are encouraged to take extra caution around area streams, rivers and trails, as water may degrade ice and create difficult or hazardous conditions. Additional warm and wet weather is expected this weekend, which may lead to additional river rises and overflow conditions.
Special Weather Statement issued January 8 at 7:50AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
ANOTHER STRONG WET FRONT IS EXPECTED FOR THE PANHANDLE THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. FREEZING LEVELS ARE ALREADY HIGH AND SOIL AND RIVER CONDITIONS ARE ALREADY PRIMED FROM THE LAST FRONT EARLIER THIS WEEK. THE NEW FRONT WILL PUSH SNOW LEVELS EVEN HIGHER (4000 TO 5000 FT) AND ADDITIONAL RAINFALL IS EXPECTED (1 TO 3 INCHES MORE) THAT WILL ADD MORE SNOWMELT. RIVER AND STREAMS WILL GET A CHANCE TO RECOVER WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT BEFORE THE ADDITIONAL RAINFALL WITH THE NEXT FRONT STARTS TO PUSH INTO THE AREA. THE NEXT FRONT MAY CAUSE AREA WATERWAYS TO RISE QUICKLY AGAIN AND MAY
Small Craft Advisory issued January 7 at 3:31PM AKST until January 9 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out. 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. .TONIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft. .WED...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. .WED NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. .THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. .THU NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 24 ft. .FRI...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 24 ft. .SAT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 16 ft. .SUN...SW wind 35 kt.
Gale Warning issued January 7 at 3:31PM AKST until January 9 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out. 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. .TONIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft. .WED...E wind 15 kt increasing to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 10 ft. .WED NIGHT...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 17 ft. Rain. .THU...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft. .THU NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 19 ft. .FRI...S wind 30 kt. Seas 30 ft. .SAT...S wind 40
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning issued January 7 at 3:31PM AKST until January 8 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out. 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. .TONIGHT...NE wind 25 kt E of Saint Matthew Island... NE 35 kt W of Saint Matthew Island. Seas 14 ft. Snow. Heavy freezing spray N of Saint Matthew Island. .WED...NE wind 20 kt E of Saint Matthew Island... NE 30 kt W of Saint Matthew Island. Seas 12 ft. Snow showers. Heavy freezing spray near