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Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
429 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

PKZ851-290215-
Southwest of Saint Lawrence Island from 15 to 100 NM-
429 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM TONIGHT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

.TODAY...E winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow showers. Vsby 1 NM
or less.
.FRI...NE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SAT...N winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SUN...N winds 25 kt.
.MON...SE winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
429 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

PKZ816-290215-
South Side of Saint Lawrence Island out to 15 NM-
429 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM TONIGHT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

.TODAY...SE winds 30 kt. Freezing fog. Snow showers.
.TONIGHT...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow showers. Vsby 1 NM
or less.
.FRI...N winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SAT...N winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SUN...N winds 30 kt.
.MON...S winds 15 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
422 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

Arctic Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

PKZ861-290215-
Flaxman Island to Demarcation Point from 15 to 75 NM-
422 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...E winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.FRI...E winds 25 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.FRI NIGHT...E winds 20 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.SAT...E winds 20 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.SAT NIGHT...E winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SUN...E winds 30 kt.
.MON...W winds 25 kt.

$$

Mar 24

Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
422 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

Arctic Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

PKZ815-290215-
Flaxman Island to Demarcation Point out to 15 NM-
422 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...E winds 40 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...E winds 30 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.FRI...E winds 10 kt. Freezing fog.
.FRI NIGHT...E winds 15 kt. Freezing fog.
.SAT...E winds 10 kt. Freezing fog.
.SAT NIGHT...E winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SUN...W winds 25 kt.
.MON...W winds 30 kt.

$$


Winter Weather Advisory


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1232 PM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

AKZ830-290600-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0077.240329T1400Z-240330T1400Z/
Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys-
Including Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, and Anvik
1232 PM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM
AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7
  inches.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to 6 AM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1232 PM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

AKZ825-826-290600-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0023.240329T1200Z-240330T0600Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0077.240329T1200Z-240330T1400Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-Lower Yukon River-
Including Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik,
Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Nunam Iqua, Chevak, Russian Mission,
St Marys, Pilot Station, and Marshall
1232 PM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM
AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  of 3 to 5 inches. East winds 15 to 30 mph. Visibility one half
  mile at times.

* WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast and Lower Yukon River.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 6 AM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1232 PM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

AKZ827-290600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-240329T0600Z/
St Lawrence Island-
Including Gambell and Savoonga
1232 PM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Visibility one half mile at
  times. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...St Lawrence Island.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1232 PM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

AKZ829-290600-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0077.240329T1400Z-240330T1400Z/
Middle Yukon Valley-
Including Galena, Nulato, Kaltag, Ruby, and Koyukuk
1232 PM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM
AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  of up to 5 inches. East winds 15 to 25 mph. Visibility one half
  mile at times.

* WHERE...Middle Yukon Valley.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to 6 AM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1232 PM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

AKZ828-290600-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0077.240330T0600Z-240331T0900Z/
Lower Koyukuk Valley-
Including Huslia and Hughes
1232 PM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM FRIDAY TO 1 AM
AKDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7
  inches.

* WHERE...Lower Koyukuk Valley.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Friday to 1 AM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1232 PM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

AKZ852-290600-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0077.240330T0000Z-240331T0900Z/
Upper Kuskokwim Valley-
Including McGrath, Nikolai, and Takotna
1232 PM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 1 AM
AKDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 11
  inches.

* WHERE...Upper Kuskokwim Valley.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 1 AM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
504 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

AKZ155-290200-
/O.UPG.PAFC.WS.A.0008.240329T0300Z-240330T0000Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.WW.Y.0030.240329T0000Z-240329T2100Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel and Nunivak Island
504 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 PM AKDT FRIDAY FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of
  up to 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
  Visibilities reduced to one-half mile are expected with lower
  visibilities possible.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta coast.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Expect difficult travel conditions. Widespread
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions expected to be most impactful
  closer to the coast, in places such as Kipnuk, Kongiganak, and
  Mekoryuk. Periods of blizzard conditions are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
336 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

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.

PKZ767-290045-
Saint Matthew Island Waters-
336 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TODAY...W wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft. Freezing
spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft. Snow.
Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 8 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 8 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas in ice free waters 8 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 6 ft.
.MON...E wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft.

$$


Brisk Wind Advisory


Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
429 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

PKZ806-290215-
Sledge Island to Wales out to 15 NM-
429 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...E winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 20 kt.
.FRI...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SAT...N winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 40 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SUN...N winds 40 kt.
.MON...W winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
429 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

PKZ807-290215-
Wales to Cape Espenberg out to 15 NM-
429 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
TONIGHT...

.TODAY...E winds 20 kt.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 20 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.FRI...NE winds 20 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SAT...N winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 40 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SUN...NW winds 40 kt.
.MON...W winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
429 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

PKZ856-290215-
Wales to Cape Thompson greater than 15 NM-
429 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

.TODAY...NE winds 15 kt.
.TONIGHT...N winds 15 kt.
.FRI...N winds 15 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SAT...N winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 40 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SUN...NW winds 40 kt.
.MON...W winds 25 kt.

$$

Mar 24

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
429 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

PKZ853-290215-
Kwemeluk Pass to Kwikpak Pass from 15 to 90 NM-
429 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...

.TODAY...SE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Snow showers. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.TONIGHT...E winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.FRI...NE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SAT...N winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 40 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SUN...N winds 40 kt.
.MON...W winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
429 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

PKZ854-290215-
Sledge Island to Wales greater than 15 NM-
429 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...

.TODAY...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow showers. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.TONIGHT...E winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.FRI...N winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SAT...N winds 40 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 40 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SUN...N winds 40 kt.
.MON...S winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
429 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

PKZ850-290215-
Etolin Strait to Kwemeluk Pass from 15 to 90 NM-
429 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...

.TODAY...SE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow showers. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.TONIGHT...E winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.FRI...NE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.SAT...N winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 40 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SUN...N winds 35 kt.
.MON...W winds 15 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
429 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

PKZ852-290215-
Norton Sound greater than 15 NM-
429 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...

.TODAY...E winds 20 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 20 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.FRI...NE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SAT...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SUN...N winds 30 kt.
.MON...W winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
429 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

PKZ817-290215-
North Side of Saint Lawrence Island out to 15 NM-
429 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...

.TODAY...SE winds 30 kt. Freezing fog. Snow showers.
.TONIGHT...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow showers. Vsby 1 NM
or less.
.FRI...N winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SAT...N winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 40 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SUN...N winds 30 kt.
.MON...S winds 15 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
429 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

PKZ801-290215-
Etolin Strait to Dall Point out to 15 NM-
429 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...

.TODAY...SE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...E winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.FRI...NE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 15 kt. Snow.
.SAT...N winds 30 kt. Freezing fog. Snow.
.SAT NIGHT...NW winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.SUN...NW winds 35 kt.
.MON...W winds 15 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
429 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

PKZ802-290215-
Dall Point to Kwikpak Pass out to 15 NM-
429 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...

.TODAY...SE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...E winds 20 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.FRI...NE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 20 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.SAT...N winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.SUN...NW winds 35 kt.
.MON...W winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
429 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

PKZ805-290215-
Moses Point to Sledge Island out to 15 NM-
429 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...E winds 20 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 20 kt.
.FRI...NE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 20 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SAT...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SUN...N winds 30 kt.
.MON...W winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
422 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

Arctic Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

PKZ814-290215-
Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island out to 15 NM-
422 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...E winds 20 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...E winds 10 kt. Freezing fog.
.FRI...SW winds 10 kt. Freezing fog.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 5 kt. Freezing fog.
.SAT...SW winds 5 kt. Freezing fog.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.SUN...SW winds 15 kt.
.MON...W winds 25 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
422 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

Arctic Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

PKZ860-290215-
Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island from 15 to 80 NM-
422 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...

.TODAY...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...E winds 20 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.FRI...S winds 15 kt. Freezing fog.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 5 kt. Freezing fog.
.SAT...SW winds 10 kt. Freezing fog.
.SAT NIGHT...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.SUN...E winds 25 kt.
.MON...W winds 25 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
336 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

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.

PKZ765-290045-
North and West of Nunivak Island-
336 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 25 kt. Snow showers.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Snow.
.FRI...NE wind 30 kt. Snow.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...NW wind 35 kt.
.MON...SE wind 20 kt.

$$


Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1232 PM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

AKZ849-291200-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0015.240329T1800Z-240331T0000Z/
Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp-
Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome,
and The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259
1232 PM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 4 PM AKDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 4 PM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$


Winter Storm Watch


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1233 PM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

AKZ848-291215-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.A.0025.240330T0600Z-240331T2000Z/
Southern Denali Borough-
Including Cantwell, Carlo Creek,
and The Parks Highway from MP 202 MP 237
1233 PM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 13
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Denali Borough.

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could
  cause tree damage.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1232 PM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

AKZ820-821-290600-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.A.0024.240330T0800Z-240331T1400Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-
Including Shishmaref, Diomede, Wales, Brevig Mission, and Teller
1232 PM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations
  of 1 to 3 inches possible. Visibility one quarter mile or less
  at times. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Shishmaref and Bering Strait Coast.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously
  cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$


High Wind Watch


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
135 PM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

AKZ102-291400-
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.A.0007.240330T1800Z-240331T1500Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian,
and Eklutna
135 PM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph
  possible. For the Anchorage Bowl, southeast winds 25 to 35 mph
  with gusts up to 55 mph possible.

* WHERE...Anchorage Hillside and western Turnagain Arm.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property,
  and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two storm systems will produce two separate
  periods of strong southeast winds starting on Friday. Winds with
  the initial round on Friday are expected to be weaker. A stronger
  system will move into Southcentral Saturday, supporting a
  second round of much stronger winds from late Saturday morning
  to early Sunday morning.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind watch means there is potential for a hazardous high
wind event. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates
on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a
safe location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/afc


Special Weather Statement


SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
National Weather Service ANCHORAGE AK
130 PM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

AKZ103-300000-
East Turnagain Arm-
Including the cities of Girdwood and Portage
130 PM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...PROLONGED STRONG SOUTHEAST WINDS WITH SNOW TURNING TO RAIN
FRIDAY THROUGH THE WEEKEND...

Two systems will bring prolonged strong southeasterly winds to the
area. The first system will bring mostly light snow mid-day Friday
into Friday evening. Overnight, these conditions will wain. More
intense snow and southeast winds are expected for Saturday with
the arrival of the second system. The window for highest southeast
winds will be mid-day Saturday into Saturday evening. Snow will
to turn to rain Saturday afternoon. Rain will turn back to snow
early Sunday morning before eventually tapering off mid- day
Sunday.

$$

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
National Weather Service ANCHORAGE AK
130 PM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

AKZ132-300000-
Northeast Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass
130 PM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW POSSIBLE FOR THOMPSON PASS FRIDAY THROUGH
THE WEEKEND...

Two systems will bring snow and blowing snow to the area. The
first round will take place Friday afternoon into Friday night
with light snow accumulation possible. The second, and potentially
more impactful one, will occur mid-day Saturday into Sunday
morning. Saturday afternoon into early Sunday morning will be the
window for heaviest snow, blowing snow, and reduced visibilities.
Snow will linger through Sunday.

$$

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
National Weather Service ANCHORAGE AK
130 PM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

AKZ126-300000-
Western Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, and Moose Pass
130 PM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...STRONG WINDS, MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW FOR TURNAGAIN PASS FRIDAY
THROUGH THE WEEKEND...

Two systems will bring snow and blowing snow to the area. The
first round will take place Friday into Friday evening before a
short break. The second round, and potentially more impactful one,
will occur Saturday morning through Sunday morning. Late day
saturday into the evening hours will be the window for heaviest
snow, blowing snow, and reduced visibilities. Precipitation and
winds will taper off through Sunday morning.

$$

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
National Weather Service ANCHORAGE AK
130 PM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

AKZ142-300000-
Copper River Basin-
Including the cities of Glennallen, Eureka, McCarthy, Paxson,
and Slana
130 PM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW POSSIBLE FOR THE SOUTHERN COPPER RIVER
BASIN FRIDAY THROUGH THE WEEKEND...

Two systems will affect the area; the first for mid-day Friday
into Friday evening, and the second, and potentially more
impactful one, mid-day Saturday into Sunday morning. Mostly light
snow is anticipated with the first system for Friday. Heavy snow
accumulation will be possible with the second system for
Saturday. The greatest snowfall will occur south of the Edgerton
Highway and along the Richardson Highway Saturday evening into
early Sunday morning.

$$

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
144 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

AKZ812-831-832-846-290800-
South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range-Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Dalton Highway Summits-Central Interior-
Including Wiseman, Coldfoot, Chandalar DOT Camp, Iniakuk Lake,
the Dalton Highway from MP 165 to MP 232, Allakaket, Bettles,
Evansville, Alatna, Gobblers Knob, Prospect Creek,
Finger Mountain, The Yukon River Bridge,
The Dalton Highway from MP 39 to MP 164, Tanana, Minto,
Manley Hot Springs, Rampart, and Lake Minchumina
144 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...Heavy Snow Looking More Likely...

Confidence is increasing for heavy snow to overspread the area
Saturday into Sunday as a strong storm moves overhead. Exact
snowfall totals are still uncertain, but expect several inches of
snow from Tanana northward to the Brooks Range.

$$

BB

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
140 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

AKZ848-850-290800-
Southern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp-
Including Cantwell, Carlo Creek,
The Parks Highway from MP 202 MP 237, Trims Camp,
and The Richardson Highway from MP 202 to MP 224
140 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...Heavy Snow Expected...

We are monitoring a strong storm progged to bring heavy snow to
the Southern Alaska Range Saturday into Sunday. Exact amounts are
still uncertain but the likelihood of seeing several inches of
snow are increasing. The heaviest snow looks to arrive Saturday
evening and continue through Sunday then lighten as we head into
Monday.


$$

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