Storm Warning issued January 6 at 3:26PM AKST until January 7 at 5:00AM 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. .TONIGHT...S wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 23 to 35 ft. .TUE...S wind 15 to 30 kt diminishing to 10 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 14 to 22 ft. .TUE NIGHT...S wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 13 ft. .WED...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. .WED NIGHT...E wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft. .THU...S
Gale Warning issued January 6 at 3:26PM AKST until January 7 at 5:00AM 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. .TONIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to 32 ft. .TUE...S wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft. .TUE NIGHT...S wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 13 ft. .WED...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft. .WED NIGHT...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 22 ft. .THU...SW wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 20
Special Weather Statement issued January 6 at 1:57PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
A STRONG ATMOSPHERIC RIVER IS MOVING FROM THE CENTRAL PACIFIC ACROSS THE GULF AND INTO THE CENTRAL GULF COAST OF ALASKA AND THEN DRIFTING EAST INTO THE PANHANDLE. ANTICIPATED RAIN FALL FROM THIS FRONT SHOULD RANGE BETWEEN 1.5 AND 3.5 INCHES. WARM AIR WITH THE SOUTHERLY FLOW WILL CONTINUE TO WARM THE LOWER ATMOSPHERE, HOWEVER, NOT EXPECTING TO SEE THE NORTHERN LYNN CANAL AREAS TO SEE THIS WARMING UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING. SNOW LEVELS FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE UP TO 2500 FEET BY TUESDAY AFTERNOON, THE ARE GUSTAVUS AND JUNEAU AREAS THE FREEZING LEVELS AREA LITTLE HIGHER AROUND 3000. THE RAIN
Special Weather Statement issued January 6 at 1:43PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
A strong storm in a series of systems that will affect the area this week will lift north through the Gulf through today. The front will enter Prince William Sound beginning this afternoon. Easterly winds will continue pick up through Passage Canal and into Whittier today. Peak winds are expected this afternoon into the evening hours today where winds could briefly gust to 75 mph. Easterly winds begin to diminish through the overnight hours into Tuesday morning as flow turns more southerly by then. In addition to strong winds, the series of storms will bring considerably warmer weather and a
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 6 at 1:39PM AKST until January 7 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Ice accumulations of up to one quarter of an inch. * WHERE...Susitna Valley. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the afternoon commute Monday and the early morning commute Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing rain has been reported across much of the area, leading to numerous reports of slick conditions on untreated roads and other surfaces. Although temperatures are rising to above freezing in many locations, ice may continue to accrue as ground and surface temperatures remain below freezing for an extended period.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 6 at 1:39PM AKST until January 7 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches and ice accumulations of up to two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Copper River Basin. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow totals are expected along the Glenn Highway from Glacier View to Tolsona and along the Richardson Highway from the Edgerton Highway intersection south to Thompson Pass. Highest ice totals are expected along the Edgerton Highway and Richardson Highway south of the Edgerton intersection.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 6 at 1:39PM AKST until January 7 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up to 20 inches and ice accumulations of around a quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be extremely hazardous. Visibilities significantly reduced within heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow totals expected at the higher elevations of the pass with more mixed precipitation expected at lower elevations of the pass.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 6 at 1:39PM AKST until January 7 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Freezing Rain. Ice accumulations of around one quarter of an inch. * WHERE...Western Kenai Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the afternoon commute Monday and the early morning commute Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing rain has been reported across much of the area, leading to numerous reports of slick conditions on untreated roads and other surfaces. Although temperatures are rising to above freezing in many locations, ice may continue to accrue as ground and surface temperatures remain below freezing for an extended period.
High Wind Warning issued January 6 at 1:09PM AKST until January 7 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected. Occasional gusts near 100 mph possible through Portage. * WHERE...Portage, Turnagain Arm, and Anchorage Hillside * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. Use caution if traveling in a high profile vehicle. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest winds are expected along Turnagain Arm and Portage. Southern portions of the Anchorage Hillside, such as Potter Valley, are the most likely areas of the Hillside to receive high wind.
High Wind Warning issued January 6 at 1:09PM AKST until January 7 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...East-southeast winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Southeast Prince William Sound including Cordova. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. Use caution if traveling in a high profile vehicle. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Easterly to east-southeasterly winds pick this afternoon, with the highest winds occurring this evening. Winds begin to slowly diminish during the overnight hours as they become more southerly into Tuesday.