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Blizzard Warning


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
910 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

AKZ827-191615-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0019.000000T0000Z-240319T2100Z/
St Lawrence Island-
Including Gambell and Savoonga
910 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
  of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds
  gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...St Lawrence Island.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of storms will move across the
  area in quick succession tonight through Thursday. There will
  be short breaks between each storm.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely difficult.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
910 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

AKZ825-191500-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0019.000000T0000Z-240319T1500Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-
Including Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik,
Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Nunam Iqua, and Chevak
910 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
  of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds
  gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of storms will move across the
  area in quick succession tonight through Thursday. There will
  be short breaks between each storm.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely difficult.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
358 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

AKZ155-191300-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0008.240319T0200Z-240319T1500Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel and Nunivak Island
358 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
  of up to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
  Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta coast.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A front tracks towards the Kuskokwim
  Delta coast by this evening. Blizzard conditions will start
  this evening and persist into Tuesday morning. Warming air
  moves in behind the front that will allow rain to mix in with
  snow by Tuesday afternoon. While precipitation will diminish
  through Tuesday, elevated winds will likely continue through
  Tuesday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay
with your vehicle.

&&

$$

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Gale Warning


Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
309 AM AKDT Tue Mar 19 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.

PKZ765-200000-
North and West of Nunivak Island-
309 AM AKDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...SE wind 45 kt. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 45 kt becoming S 30 kt after midnight.
Rain showers and snow showers.
.WED...S wind 30 kt.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt.
.THU...SE wind 30 kt.
.FRI...E wind 25 kt.
.SAT...NE wind 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
309 AM AKDT Tue Mar 19 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.

PKZ767-200000-
Saint Matthew Island Waters-
309 AM AKDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING TODAY...


.TODAY...E wind 40 kt. Seas in ice free waters 9 ft.
Widespread snow and rain showers. Heavy freezing spray W of Saint
Matthew Island in the morning.
.TONIGHT...E of Saint Matthew Island, SE wind 45 kt becoming S 30
kt after midnight. W of Saint Matthew Island, SE wind 30 kt. Seas in
ice free waters 8 ft.
.WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.
.THU...NE wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 8 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.
.SAT...N wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 11 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 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.

PKZ816-191415-
South Side of Saint Lawrence Island out to 15 NM-
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

.TONIGHT...E winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE...SE winds 35 kt. Snow and rain.
.TUE NIGHT...SE winds 40 kt. Rain and snow.
.WED...S winds 30 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 30 kt. Snow and rain.
.THU...E winds 30 kt. Freezing rain and snow.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 25 kt. Freezing rain and snow.
.FRI...SW winds 20 kt.
.SAT...NE winds 25 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 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.

PKZ817-191415-
North Side of Saint Lawrence Island out to 15 NM-
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM EARLY TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...E winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE...SE winds 35 kt. Snow and rain.
.TUE NIGHT...SE winds 40 kt. Rain and snow.
.WED...S winds 30 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.THU...SE winds 30 kt. Freezing rain and snow.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 25 kt. Freezing rain and snow.
.FRI...SW winds 20 kt.
.SAT...N winds 25 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 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.

PKZ850-191415-
Etolin Strait to Kwemeluk Pass from 15 to 90 NM-
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...SE winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE...SE winds 35 kt.
.TUE NIGHT...SE winds 40 kt. Rain and snow.
.WED...S winds 30 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 30 kt. Snow and freezing rain.
.THU...SE winds 35 kt. Freezing rain and snow.
.THU NIGHT...SE winds 25 kt. Freezing rain and snow.
.FRI...NE winds 20 kt.
.SAT...NE winds 25 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 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.

PKZ851-191415-
Southwest of Saint Lawrence Island from 15 to 100 NM-
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...NE winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE...SE winds 35 kt. Snow and freezing rain.
.TUE NIGHT...SE winds 40 kt. Snow and rain.
.WED...S winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU...E winds 25 kt. Freezing rain and snow.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 20 kt. Freezing rain and snow.
.FRI...NE winds 20 kt.
.SAT...NE winds 25 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 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.

PKZ854-191415-
Sledge Island to Wales greater than 15 NM-
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...E winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE...SE winds 35 kt. Snow and freezing rain.
.TUE NIGHT...SE winds 40 kt. Snow and rain.
.WED...S winds 35 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.WED NIGHT...SE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.THU...SE winds 30 kt. Snow and freezing rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE winds 25 kt. Freezing rain and snow.
.FRI...SW winds 20 kt.
.SAT...N winds 25 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 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.

PKZ801-191415-
Etolin Strait to Dall Point out to 15 NM-
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...SE winds 35 kt. Snow and freezing rain.
.TUE...SE winds 35 kt.
.TUE NIGHT...SE winds 40 kt. Snow and rain.
.WED...SE winds 25 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM
or less.
.WED NIGHT...SE winds 30 kt. Snow and freezing rain.
.THU...SE winds 35 kt. Fog, rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE winds 30 kt.
.FRI...E winds 20 kt.
.SAT...E winds 25 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 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.

PKZ802-191415-
Dall Point to Kwikpak Pass out to 15 NM-
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...SE winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE...SE winds 35 kt.
.TUE NIGHT...SE winds 35 kt. Rain and snow.
.WED...S winds 25 kt. Freezing fog and fog.
.WED NIGHT...SE winds 30 kt. Fog. Freezing rain.
.THU...SE winds 30 kt. Snow and rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE winds 25 kt. Snow and freezing rain.
.FRI...S winds 20 kt.
.SAT...E winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska...UPDATED
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
801 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 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.

PKZ815-191415-
Flaxman Island to Demarcation Point out to 15 NM-
801 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

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

.TONIGHT...E winds 35 kt decreasing to 10 kt. Freezing fog. Snow.
.TUE...E winds 10 kt. Freezing fog.
.TUE NIGHT...E winds 25 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow.
.WED...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED NIGHT...E winds 25 kt. Freezing fog.
.THU...S winds 10 kt. Freezing fog.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 15 kt.
.FRI...E winds 15 kt.
.SAT...E winds 15 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska...UPDATED
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
801 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 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.

PKZ861-191415-
Flaxman Island to Demarcation Point from 15 to 75 NM-
801 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

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

.TONIGHT...E winds 35 kt decreasing to 20 kt. Freezing fog. Snow.
.TUE...E winds 15 kt. Freezing fog.
.TUE NIGHT...E winds 20 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow.
.WED...E winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED NIGHT...SE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.THU...S winds 10 kt. Freezing fog.
.THU NIGHT...SE winds 15 kt.
.FRI...SE winds 15 kt.
.SAT...W winds 15 kt.

$$

Mar 24


Winter Weather Advisory


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
910 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

AKZ826-191400-
/O.EXB.PAFG.WW.Y.0070.240319T0510Z-240319T1400Z/
Lower Yukon River-
Including Russian Mission, St Marys, Pilot Station, and Marshall
910 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility. Total snow
  accumulation of 2 inches. Winds gusting to 45 mph. Visibility
  one half mile or less at time.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon River.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. Snow drifts will form.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of storms will move across the
  area in quick succession tonight through Thursday. There will be
  an improvement in visibility Tuesday morning as snow tapers
  off. More snow moving in Tuesday night could bring a return to
  low visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
910 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

AKZ820-821-191615-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0070.240319T0900Z-240321T1200Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-
Including Shishmaref, Diomede, Wales, Brevig Mission, and Teller
910 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO
4 AM AKDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and mixed precipitation expected. Total
  snow accumulations of up to 6 inches and ice accumulations of
  a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Shishmaref and Bering Strait Coast.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to 4 AM AKDT 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of storms will move across the
  area in quick succession tonight through Thursday. There will
  be short breaks between each storm.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
910 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

AKZ814-191615-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0070.240319T2000Z-240321T0600Z/
Noatak Valley-
Including Noatak and Red Dog Mine
910 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO
10 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility expected, and
  freezing rain possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Visibility one half
  mile or less at time. Ice accumulation of a light glaze
  possible.

* WHERE...Noatak Valley.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 10 PM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Large snow drifts
  will form. Freezing rain could make slippery travel surfaces.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and blowing snow with winds gusting
  to 30 mph and low visibility are expected to develop Tuesday
  afternoon. Winds are expected to increase to 40 mph Tuesday
  night, and to 50 mph on Wednesday. Visibility will go up and
  down Tuesday night and Wednesday as bands of snow pass
  through. Winds are expected to decrease Thursday. Freezing
  rain is possible Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
910 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

AKZ815-191615-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0070.240319T1800Z-240321T0600Z/
Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-
Including Kivalina and Red Dog Dock
910 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY
TO 10 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility expected, and
  freezing rain possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibility one half mile or
  less at time. Ice accumulation of a light glaze possible.

* WHERE...Kivalina and Red Dog Dock.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 10 PM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Large snow drifts
  will form. Freezing rain could make slippery travel surfaces.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and blowing snow with winds gusting
  to 30 mph and low visibility are expected to develop late
  Tuesday morning. Winds are expected to increase to 45 mph on
  Wednesday. Visibility will go up and down Tuesday night and
  Wednesday as bands of snow pass through. Winds are expected to
  decrease Thursday. Freezing rain is possible Tuesday evening
  through Wednesday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
910 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

AKZ822-191615-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0070.240319T0900Z-240320T1200Z/
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-
Including Nome, White Mountain, and Golovin
910 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO
4 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow, heavy snow, and mixed precipitation
  expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches and ice
  accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50
  mph.

* WHERE...Southern Seward Peninsula Coast.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to 4 AM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of storms will move across the
  area in quick succession tonight through Thursday. There will
  be short breaks between each storm.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$


Heavy Freezing Spray Warning


Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
309 AM AKDT Tue Mar 19 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.

PKZ767-200000-
Saint Matthew Island Waters-
309 AM AKDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING TODAY...


.TODAY...E wind 40 kt. Seas in ice free waters 9 ft.
Widespread snow and rain showers. Heavy freezing spray W of Saint
Matthew Island in the morning.
.TONIGHT...E of Saint Matthew Island, SE wind 45 kt becoming S 30
kt after midnight. W of Saint Matthew Island, SE wind 30 kt. Seas in
ice free waters 8 ft.
.WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.
.THU...NE wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 8 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.
.SAT...N wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 11 ft.

$$


Brisk Wind Advisory


Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 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.

PKZ808-191415-
Cape Espenberg to Motherwood Point out to 10 NM-
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...SE winds 10 kt becoming E 20 kt.
.TUE...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE NIGHT...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED...SE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED NIGHT...SE winds 20 kt. Blowing snow.
.THU...SE winds 25 kt.
.THU NIGHT...SE winds 25 kt.
.FRI...SE winds 20 kt.
.SAT...NE winds 15 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 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.

PKZ810-191415-
Cape Krusenstern to Cape Thompson out to 15 NM-
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM EARLY TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...SE winds 20 kt.
.TUE...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE NIGHT...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED...SE winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED NIGHT...SE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU...SE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU NIGHT...SE winds 25 kt. Freezing rain and snow.
.FRI...SE winds 25 kt.
.SAT...N winds 15 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 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.

PKZ852-191415-
Norton Sound greater than 15 NM-
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE...E winds 25 kt.
.TUE NIGHT...SE winds 30 kt. Fog and blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.WED...S winds 30 kt. Fog and freezing fog.
.WED NIGHT...SE winds 25 kt. Fog and freezing fog.
.THU...SE winds 30 kt. Snow and rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE winds 25 kt. Snow and freezing rain.
.FRI...S winds 20 kt.
.SAT...E winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 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.

PKZ853-191415-
Kwemeluk Pass to Kwikpak Pass from 15 to 90 NM-
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE...SE winds 30 kt.
.TUE NIGHT...SE winds 40 kt. Rain with snow.
.WED...S winds 30 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.WED NIGHT...SE winds 30 kt. Snow and rain.
.THU...SE winds 30 kt. Snow and rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE winds 25 kt. Snow and freezing rain.
.FRI...S winds 20 kt.
.SAT...NE winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 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.

PKZ855-191415-
Kotzebue Sound greater than 10 NM-
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM EARLY TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...SE winds 10 kt becoming E 20 kt.
.TUE...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE NIGHT...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED...SE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED NIGHT...SE winds 20 kt. Blowing snow.
.THU...SE winds 25 kt.
.THU NIGHT...SE winds 25 kt.
.FRI...SE winds 25 kt.
.SAT...NE winds 15 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 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.

PKZ856-191415-
Wales to Cape Thompson greater than 15 NM-
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM EARLY TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...SE winds 10 kt becoming E 20 kt.
.TUE...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE NIGHT...SE winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED...SE winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED NIGHT...SE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU...SE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU NIGHT...SE winds 25 kt. Freezing rain and snow.
.FRI...SE winds 25 kt.
.SAT...N winds 15 kt.

$$

Mar 24

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 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.

PKZ806-191415-
Sledge Island to Wales out to 15 NM-
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...E winds 15 kt increasing to 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow.
Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE...SE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE NIGHT...SE winds 40 kt. Snow with freezing rain.
.WED...S winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED NIGHT...SE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.THU...SE winds 30 kt. Rain with snow.
.THU NIGHT...SE winds 30 kt. Freezing rain and snow.
.FRI...S winds 25 kt.
.SAT...N winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 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.

PKZ809-191415-
Motherwood Point to Cape Krusenstern out to 10 NM-
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM EARLY TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...SE winds 20 kt.
.TUE...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE NIGHT...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED...SE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED NIGHT...SE winds 20 kt.
.THU...SE winds 20 kt.
.THU NIGHT...SE winds 25 kt.
.FRI...SE winds 20 kt.
.SAT...NE winds 15 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 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.

PKZ807-191415-
Wales to Cape Espenberg out to 15 NM-
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...E winds 10 kt increasing to 25 kt.
.TUE...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE NIGHT...E winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED...S winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED NIGHT...SE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU...SE winds 25 kt.
.THU NIGHT...SE winds 25 kt.
.FRI...SE winds 20 kt.
.SAT...N winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 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.

PKZ805-191415-
Moses Point to Sledge Island out to 15 NM-
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE NIGHT...SE winds 35 kt. Fog, rain.
.WED...S winds 30 kt. Fog and freezing fog.
.WED NIGHT...SE winds 25 kt. Snow and rain.
.THU...SE winds 25 kt. Rain with snow.
.THU NIGHT...SE winds 25 kt. Snow and freezing rain.
.FRI...SE winds 20 kt.
.SAT...NE winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 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.

PKZ804-191415-
Cape Stephens to Moses Point out to 15 NM-
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...E winds 20 kt increasing to 30 kt.
.TUE...SE winds 25 kt.
.TUE NIGHT...SE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED...S winds 30 kt. Fog.
.WED NIGHT...SE winds 20 kt. Fog and freezing fog.
.THU...SE winds 20 kt. Fog and freezing fog.
.THU NIGHT...SE winds 20 kt.
.FRI...SE winds 15 kt.
.SAT...E winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 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.

PKZ803-191415-
Kwikpak Pass to Cape Stephens out to 15 NM-
802 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...E winds 25 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.TUE...SE winds 25 kt.
.TUE NIGHT...SE winds 30 kt.
.WED...S winds 25 kt. Freezing fog and fog.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 20 kt. Fog. Freezing rain.
.THU...SE winds 30 kt. Fog and freezing fog.
.THU NIGHT...SE winds 20 kt.
.FRI...S winds 20 kt.
.SAT...E winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska...UPDATED
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
801 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 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.

PKZ859-191415-
Point Franklin to Cape Halkett from 15 to 75 NM-
801 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E winds 25 kt decreasing to 15 kt. Freezing fog. Snow.
.TUE...E winds 10 kt. Freezing fog.
.TUE NIGHT...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 20 kt. Freezing fog.
.THU...S winds 20 kt. Freezing fog.
.THU NIGHT...SE winds 15 kt.
.FRI...S winds 20 kt.
.SAT...W winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska...UPDATED
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
801 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 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.

PKZ860-191415-
Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island from 15 to 80 NM-
801 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E winds 25 kt decreasing to 15 kt. Freezing fog. Snow.
.TUE...E winds 10 kt. Freezing fog.
.TUE NIGHT...E winds 20 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow.
.WED...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.WED NIGHT...SE winds 20 kt. Freezing fog.
.THU...S winds 10 kt. Freezing fog.
.THU NIGHT...SE winds 10 kt.
.FRI...SE winds 15 kt.
.SAT...W winds 15 kt.

$$


Winter Storm Watch


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
928 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

AKZ801-191530-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.A.0018.240319T2000Z-240321T1400Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Point Hope, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
928 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow with blizzard conditions and freezing rain
  possible. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches
  possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Visibility could
  be one quarter mile or less at times. Ice accumulation of a
  light glaze possible.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Snow
  drifts could form. Freezing rain could make slippery travel
  surfaces.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and blowing snow with winds gusting
  to 30 mph and low visibility are expected to develop Tuesday
  afternoon. Winds are expected to increase to 40 mph Tuesday
  night, and to 50 mph on Wednesday. Visibility will go up and
  down Tuesday night and Wednesday as bands of snow pass
  through. Winds are expected to decrease Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$


Special Weather Statement


Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
143 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

AKZ821-822-824-191400-
Bering Strait Coast-Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including Wales, Brevig Mission, Teller, Nome, White Mountain,
Golovin, Unalakleet, Stebbins, St Michael, Elim, Koyuk,
and Shaktoolik
143 PM AKDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...Elevated Water Along the Southern Seward Peninsula Coast
through Wednesday...

Strong southerly winds will result in elevated water levels along
the southern Seward Peninsula coast through Wednesday. This will
cause water to rise up through cracks in the sea ice and push
water on top of the ice in some areas. Some coastal trails on the
ice or near the shore could become inundated with water. Ice
shoves may be possible for vulnerable coasts along south-facing
coastlines.

Residents living along the coast are encouraged to monitor
current conditions before venturing out on the sea ice.

$$

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