High Wind Watch issued December 24 at 3:44AM AKST until December 26 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka, Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...High winds could blow around unsecured objects, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is some uncertainty on the track of the low. If the low tracks further west, the winds will not be as strong as if the low were to track more eastward. We will continue to monitor this system. Expect the
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 24 at 5:36AM AKST until December 24 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...ACTIVE WINTRY WEATHER IN THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE... .Snowfall continues on the Haines highway this morning. Snowfall rates should start to diminish mid morning. * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations around 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Haines Highway, especially near Haines Customs. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow rates and accumulations are expected early Tuesday morning.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 24 at 5:36AM AKST until December 24 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...ACTIVE WINTRY WEATHER IN THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE... .Snowfall continues on the Haines highway this morning. Snowfall rates should start to diminish mid morning. Snow has started to diminish at White Pass. Accumulations should be light for the rest of the day.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 23 at 5:23PM AKST until December 25 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Blowing snow will reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times. * WHERE...Anaktuvuk and Atigun Passes. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions will worsen as heavier snow begins to fall starting Monday night.
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 24 at 5:00AM 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...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain. .TONIGHT...N of Anchor Point, NE wind 20 kt becoming Variable 10 kt after midnight. Seas 5 ft subsiding. S of Anchor Point, NE wind 25 kt becoming SE overnight. Seas 8 ft. Rain. .TUE...Variable wind to 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. .TUE NIGHT...NE wind 30
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
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 23 at 4:49AM AKST until December 25 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Blowing snow will reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times. * WHERE...Anaktuvuk and Atigun Passes. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions will worsen as heavier snow begins to fall starting Monday afternoon.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 23 at 4:26AM AKST until December 23 at 4:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow and freezing rain. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Richardson Highway from Tonsina south to Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult due to snow and ice accumulation. Rain on snow covered roadways may create additional ice and travel hazards. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation type may change rapidly between snow and freezing rain with elevation along the highway. Portions of the southern Copper Basin along the Edgerton Highway may also see sleet mixing in with light snow. If enough warm