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Blizzard Warning


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
237 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

AKZ801-802-131600-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.250213T1500Z-250215T1200Z/
Western Arctic Coast-Northwest Arctic Coast-
Including Point Hope, Point Lay, Cape Lisburne, Wainwright,
and Atqasuk
237 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 3 AM
AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions reducing visibility to 1/4 mile or
  less. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Northwest Arctic Coastline.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 3 AM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45
  below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little
  as 10 minutes.

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.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
237 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

AKZ804-805-131600-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.250213T1500Z-250215T1200Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, Kuparuk,
the Dalton Highway north of MP 387, Kaktovik, Flaxman Island,
and Point Thomson
237 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 3 AM
AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions reducing visibility to 1/4 mile or
  less. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Prudhoe Bay.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 3 AM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55
  below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little
  as 5 minutes.

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.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
237 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

AKZ809-131600-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0034.250214T0000Z-250215T1200Z/
/O.EXB.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.250213T1800Z-250215T1200Z/
Central Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake,
and the Dalton Highway from MP 232 to MP 322
237 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 3 AM AKST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions reducing visibility to 1/4 mile or
  less. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Central Brooks Range.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to 3 AM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below
  zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5
  minutes.

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.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
237 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

AKZ812-131600-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0035.250213T1200Z-250215T0000Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0013.250213T1200Z-250215T1200Z/
South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range-
Including Wiseman, Coldfoot, Chandalar DOT Camp, Iniakuk Lake,
and the Dalton Highway from MP 165 to MP 232
237 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO 3 AM AKST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions reducing visibility to 1/4 mile or
  less. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to 3 AM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

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.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$


Heavy Freezing Spray Warning


Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
333 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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.

PKZ802-131515-
Dall Point to Kwikpak Pass out to 15 NM-
333 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM EARLY THURSDAY
MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...NE winds 20 kt. Seas building to 3 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.THU...NE winds 20 kt. Seas 3 ft. Blowing snow. Heavy freezing
spray.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM
or less. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI...NE winds 20 kt. Seas 3 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...NE winds 5 kt. Seas calm.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...NE winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
333 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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.

PKZ804-131515-
Cape Stephens to Moses Point out to 15 NM-
333 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...NE winds 20 kt. Seas 3 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.THU...N winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
Heavy freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM
or less. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 3 ft. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or
less. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...E winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...E winds 5 kt. Seas calm.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...N winds 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...N winds 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
333 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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.

PKZ855-131515-
Kotzebue Sound greater than 10 NM-
333 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM TONIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...E winds 20 kt. Seas 3 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.THU...E winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
Heavy freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Blowing snow. Heavy
freezing spray.
.FRI...NE winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...E winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT...SE winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...NW winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...NW winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$


Gale Warning


Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
335 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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.

PKZ811-131515-
Cape Thompson to Cape Beaufort out to 15 NM-
335 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...E winds 20 kt.
.THU...NE winds 40 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 40 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.FRI...NE winds 40 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby 1 NM
or less.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 35 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.SAT...NE winds 25 kt. Freezing fog.
.SAT NIGHT...E winds 15 kt.
.SUN...S winds 10 kt.
.MON...N winds 15 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
335 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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.

PKZ812-131515-
Cape Beaufort to Point Franklin out to 15 NM-
335 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU...E winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.FRI...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.SAT...NE winds 25 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM
or less.
.SAT NIGHT...E winds 15 kt.
.SUN...S winds 10 kt.
.MON...E winds 15 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
335 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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.

PKZ814-131515-
Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island out to 15 NM-
335 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...E winds 35 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.THU...E winds 35 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.FRI...E winds 35 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.FRI NIGHT...E winds 35 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.SAT...E winds 30 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.SAT NIGHT...E winds 15 kt.
.SUN...E winds 15 kt.
.MON...NE winds 10 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
335 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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.

PKZ857-131515-
Cape Thompson to Cape Beaufort from 15 to 85 NM-
335 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...E winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU...E winds 40 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 40 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.FRI...NE winds 40 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby 1 NM
or less.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 35 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.SAT...NE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby 1 NM
or less.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 15 kt.
.SUN...S winds 10 kt.
.MON...N winds 15 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
335 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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.

PKZ858-131515-
Cape Beaufort to Point Franklin from 15 to 85 NM-
335 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...E winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU...E winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 35 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.FRI...NE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby 1 NM
or less.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.SAT...NE winds 25 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM
or less.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 20 kt.
.SUN...E winds 10 kt.
.MON...NE winds 15 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
335 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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.

PKZ860-131515-
Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island from 15 to 80 NM-
335 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.THU...E winds 35 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.FRI...E winds 35 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.FRI NIGHT...E winds 35 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.SAT...E winds 30 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.SAT NIGHT...E winds 20 kt.
.SUN...E winds 15 kt.
.MON...E winds 10 kt.

$$


Winter Weather Advisory


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
237 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

AKZ803-131600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0034.250213T1500Z-250215T1200Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Utqiagvik
237 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY
TO 3 AM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
  Visibilities will be reduced to 1/2 mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Utqiagvik.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 3 AM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55
  below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little
  as 5 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
237 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

AKZ808-131600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0034.250213T1200Z-250215T0000Z/
Central Arctic Plains-
Including Sagwon, Franklin Bluffs,
and the Dalton Highway from MP 322 to MP 387
237 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY
TO 3 PM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
  Visibilities will be reduced to 1/2 mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Central Arctic Plains.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to 3 PM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55
  below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little
  as 5 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
237 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

AKZ832-131600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0035.250213T1200Z-250215T0000Z/
Dalton Highway Summits-
Including Gobblers Knob, Prospect Creek, Finger Mountain,
The Yukon River Bridge,
and The Dalton Highway from MP 39 to MP 164
237 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY
TO 3 PM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow reducing visibility to 1/2 mile expected.
  Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Significant drifting of snow
  is expected.

* WHERE...South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range and Dalton
  Highway Summits.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to 3 PM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40
  below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little
  as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
237 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

AKZ834-131600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0035.250213T1200Z-250215T0000Z/
White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River-
Including Livengood, Circle Hot Springs, Eagle Summit,
Twelvemile Summit, The Steese Highway from MP 85 to MP 124,
The Elliott Highway from MP 32 to MP 134,
and The Dalton Highway from MP 0 to MP 38
237 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY
TO 3 PM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
  Significant blowing and drifting of snow with visibility reduced
  to 1/2 mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Steese Highway Summits including Twelvemile and Eagle
  Summits.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to 3 PM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...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...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
333 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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.

PKZ804-131515-
Cape Stephens to Moses Point out to 15 NM-
333 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...NE winds 20 kt. Seas 3 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.THU...N winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
Heavy freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM
or less. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 3 ft. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or
less. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...E winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...E winds 5 kt. Seas calm.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...N winds 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...N winds 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
333 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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.

PKZ855-131515-
Kotzebue Sound greater than 10 NM-
333 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM TONIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...E winds 20 kt. Seas 3 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.THU...E winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
Heavy freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Blowing snow. Heavy
freezing spray.
.FRI...NE winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...E winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT...SE winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...NW winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...NW winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
317 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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.

PKZ721-131330-
Valdez Narrows-
317 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...N wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 3 ft. Snow. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...N wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
308 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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.

PKZ767-131300-
Saint Matthew Island Waters-
308 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.

$$


Brisk Wind Advisory


Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
335 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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.

PKZ813-131515-
Point Franklin to Cape Halkett out to 15 NM-
335 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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

.TONIGHT...E winds 25 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.THU...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 30 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.FRI...E winds 30 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.SAT...NE winds 30 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM
or less.
.SAT NIGHT...E winds 15 kt.
.SUN...E winds 10 kt.
.MON...E winds 10 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
335 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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.

PKZ815-131515-
Flaxman Island to Demarcation Point out to 15 NM-
335 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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

.TONIGHT...E winds 30 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.THU...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 30 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.FRI...E winds 35 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.FRI NIGHT...E winds 40 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.SAT...E winds 35 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.SAT NIGHT...E winds 20 kt.
.SUN...E winds 15 kt.
.MON...E winds 10 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
335 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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.

PKZ859-131515-
Point Franklin to Cape Halkett from 15 to 75 NM-
335 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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

.TONIGHT...E winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.FRI...NE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby 1 NM
or less.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.SAT...NE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby 1 NM
or less.
.SAT NIGHT...E winds 20 kt.
.SUN...E winds 15 kt.
.MON...NE winds 10 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
335 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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.

PKZ861-131515-
Flaxman Island to Demarcation Point from 15 to 75 NM-
335 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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

.TONIGHT...E winds 25 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.THU...E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 25 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.FRI...E winds 35 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.FRI NIGHT...E winds 35 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby
1 NM or less.
.SAT...E winds 35 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.SAT NIGHT...E winds 20 kt.
.SUN...E winds 15 kt.
.MON...E winds 10 kt.

$$

Feb 25

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
333 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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.

PKZ803-131515-
Kwikpak Pass to Cape Stephens out to 15 NM-
333 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow.
.THU...NE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.FRI...NE winds 20 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 10 kt.
.SAT...E winds 5 kt.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 10 kt.
.SUN...N winds 15 kt.
.MON...N winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
333 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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.

PKZ805-131515-
Moses Point to Sledge Island out to 15 NM-
333 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow.
.THU...NE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 30 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.
.SAT...NE winds 5 kt.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 10 kt.
.SUN...N winds 15 kt.
.MON...N winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
333 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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.

PKZ806-131515-
Sledge Island to Wales out to 15 NM-
333 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 kt.
.THU...NE winds 25 kt.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.FRI...N winds 20 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 20 kt.
.SAT...N winds 15 kt.
.SAT NIGHT...NW winds 15 kt.
.SUN...N winds 15 kt.
.MON...N winds 25 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
333 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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.

PKZ807-131515-
Wales to Cape Espenberg out to 15 NM-
333 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 kt.
.THU...NE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.FRI...NE winds 20 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 15 kt.
.SAT...E winds 15 kt.
.SAT NIGHT...SE winds 15 kt.
.SUN...NW winds 15 kt.
.MON...N winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
333 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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.

PKZ808-131515-
Cape Espenberg to Motherwood Point out to 10 NM-
333 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...E winds 15 kt.
.THU...E winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 20 kt. Blowing snow.
.FRI...NE winds 20 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...E winds 15 kt.
.SAT...SE winds 10 kt.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 10 kt.
.SUN...W winds 10 kt.
.MON...NW winds 10 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
333 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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.

PKZ809-131515-
Motherwood Point to Cape Krusenstern out to 10 NM-
333 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...E winds 15 kt.
.THU...E winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 20 kt. Blowing snow.
.FRI...NE winds 20 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...E winds 15 kt.
.SAT...E winds 10 kt.
.SAT NIGHT...SE winds 10 kt.
.SUN...W winds 10 kt.
.MON...N winds 10 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
333 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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.

PKZ810-131515-
Cape Krusenstern to Cape Thompson out to 15 NM-
333 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...E winds 15 kt.
.THU...NE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.FRI...NE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 15 kt.
.SAT...E winds 10 kt.
.SAT NIGHT...E winds 10 kt.
.SUN...N winds 10 kt.
.MON...N winds 15 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
333 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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.

PKZ852-131515-
Norton Sound greater than 15 NM-
333 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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

.TONIGHT...NE winds 25 kt.
.THU...NE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.FRI...NE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 10 kt.
.SAT...NE winds 5 kt.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 10 kt.
.SUN...N winds 15 kt.
.MON...N winds 20 kt.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
333 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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.

PKZ854-131515-
Sledge Island to Wales greater than 15 NM-
333 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

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

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
333 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

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.

PKZ856-131515-
Wales to Cape Thompson greater than 15 NM-
333 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...E winds 15 kt.
.THU...NE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.FRI...NE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 15 kt.
.SAT...N winds 15 kt.
.SAT NIGHT...W winds 15 kt.
.SUN...W winds 15 kt.
.MON...NW winds 20 kt.

$$

Feb 25


Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
153 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

AKZ837-131600-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0012.250214T0900Z-250215T1800Z/
Delta Junction-
Including the cities of Deltana, Delta Junction, and Fort Greely
153 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT TO 9 AM AKST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East-southeast winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Delta Junction.

* WHEN...From midnight Thursday Night to 9 AM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
  power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

ME

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