Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
505 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ011-100600-
Glacier Bay-
505 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...N wind 40 kt, except N 20 kt Southern portion. Seas
7 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 40 kt, except N 25 kt Southern portion. Seas
7 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.WED...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 7 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
505 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ012-100600-
Northern Lynn Canal-
505 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...N wind 40 kt. Seas 11 ft building to 15 ft in the
afternoon. Heavy freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.WED...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 12 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 12 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.THU...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 13 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
505 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ013-100600-
Southern Lynn Canal-
505 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...N wind 35 kt, except 50 kt near Point Couverden and near
Point Retreat in the afternoon. Seas 14 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 50 kt. Seas 15 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.WED...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 14 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 14 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.THU...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
505 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ031-100600-
Stephens Passage-
505 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...N wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...N wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...N wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
$$
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
455 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SNOW FOR THE PANHANDLE INTO EARLY WEEK...
For Tuesday, another system looks to pass into Dixon Entrance,
bringing mixed precipitation and snow for the southern panhandle.
The arctic boundary is expected to move into Annette Island
through early Tuesday morning, but there is some uncertainty
regarding how stable the cold air will be, and whether the
southerly, warmer winds ahead of the system will mix down to the
surface.
AKZ328-092200-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0019.251209T1800Z-251210T0900Z/
Prince of Wales Island-
Including the cities of Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove,
and Thorne Bay
455 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 7
inches.
* WHERE...Prince of Wales Island.
* WHEN...From 9 AM Tuesday to midnight AKST Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin as light and fine in
characteristic before increasing in rates during the late
morning. Areas on the eastern side of PoW, as well as locations
further north, will see the highest snow totals.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water
with you in case of an emergency.
People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of
winter weather.
For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or
visit 511.alaska.gov.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
455 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SNOW FOR THE PANHANDLE INTO EARLY WEEK...
For Tuesday, another system looks to pass into Dixon Entrance,
bringing mixed precipitation and snow for the southern panhandle.
The arctic boundary is expected to move into Annette Island
through early Tuesday morning, but there is some uncertainty
regarding how stable the cold air will be, and whether the
southerly, warmer winds ahead of the system will mix down to the
surface.
AKZ330-332-092200-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0019.251209T1800Z-251210T0900Z/
Ketchikan Gateway Borough-Annette Island-
Including the cities of Ketchikan and Metlakatla
455 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to
8 inches.
* WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island.
* WHEN...From 9 AM Tuesday to midnight AKST Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest confidence for warning level snow
are areas exposed to northerly winds: South Tongass Highway,
North Tongass Highway, and near the Ferry Terminal on Annette
Island. Substantially lower snow totals for areas near sea level
are likely for Ketchikan and Metlakatla where precip is
expected to begin as snow, transitioning into a rain/snow mix,
before transitioning back to snow by the afternoon hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water
with you in case of an emergency.
People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of
winter weather.
For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or
visit 511.alaska.gov.
&&
$$
Gale Warning
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
505 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ011-100600-
Glacier Bay-
505 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...N wind 40 kt, except N 20 kt Southern portion. Seas
7 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 40 kt, except N 25 kt Southern portion. Seas
7 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.WED...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 7 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
505 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ012-100600-
Northern Lynn Canal-
505 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...N wind 40 kt. Seas 11 ft building to 15 ft in the
afternoon. Heavy freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.WED...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 12 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 12 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.THU...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 13 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
505 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ013-100600-
Southern Lynn Canal-
505 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...N wind 35 kt, except 50 kt near Point Couverden and near
Point Retreat in the afternoon. Seas 14 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 50 kt. Seas 15 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.WED...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 14 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 14 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.THU...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
505 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ022-100600-
Cross Sound-
505 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. SW swell. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. S swell. Freezing
spray.
.THU...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT...NE gale to 40 kt. Seas 8 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
505 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ031-100600-
Stephens Passage-
505 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...N wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...N wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...N wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
505 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ033-100600-
Southern Chatham Strait-
505 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft, except 10 ft near ocean
entrances.
.TONIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...N wind 30 kt diminishing to 15 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 5 ft, except 9 ft near ocean entrances.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft, except 7 ft near
ocean entrances.
.THU...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
$$
Marine Forecast for Yakutat Bay
National Weather Service Juneau AK
504 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Coastal Waters Forecast for Yakutat Bay
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ053-100815-
Yakutat Bay-
504 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH EARLY THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...NE wind 35 kt diminishing to 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing
spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. SW swell. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Freezing spray.
.THU...NE gale to 35 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...NE gale to 35 kt. Seas 7 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
504 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ642-100815-
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM-
504 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...NE wind 25 kt increasing to 40 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.WED...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.THU...E wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
504 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ643-100815-
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM-
504 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 11 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...NE gale to 35 kt diminishing to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 10 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...NE gale to 40 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
504 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ644-100815-
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM-
504 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.WED...E gale to 35 kt diminishing to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 10 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU...NE gale to 35 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI...E wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...NE gale to 40 kt. Seas 10 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
504 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ651-100815-
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM-
504 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...E wind 40 kt. Seas 12 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...NE gale to 35 kt becoming E 25 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...NE gale to 35 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...NE gale to 45 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
504 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ662-100815-
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM-
504 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...E wind 20 kt increasing to 35 kt. Seas 12 ft. Snow and
rain early in the morning, then snow in the morning. Rain.
.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.WED...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
504 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ663-100815-
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM-
504 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft. Snow and rain early in the
morning, then rain in the morning.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.WED...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...NE gale to 40 kt. Seas 15 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
504 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ664-100815-
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM-
504 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...E wind 40 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 35 kt becoming NE 25 kt late. Seas 13 ft.
.WED...E wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...E gale to 40 kt. Seas 14 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
504 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ671-100815-
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM-
504 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
.TODAY...E wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.WED...E wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...NE gale to 40 kt. Seas 15 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Juneau AK
503 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Offshore waters forecast for Gulf of Alaska east of 144W
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ311-100815-
Gulf of Alaska North of 57 Degrees North and East of 144 W-
503 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...E wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. Snow and rain early in the
morning.
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt becoming S 20 kt late. Seas 11 ft.
.WED...N wind 15 kt becoming S in the afternoon. Seas
10 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...E wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Extreme Cold Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
439 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
AKZ318-092145-
/O.CON.PAJK.EC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-251210T2100Z/
Municipality of Skagway-
Including the cities of Skagway and White Pass
439 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Extremely cold wind chills as low as 50 below expected.
* WHERE...Municipality of Skagway.
* WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to
these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lowest wind chills will be on the higher
elevations of the Klondike Highway.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves
or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing
and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-
ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground
pipes to protect them from freezing.
&&
$$
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
455 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SNOW FOR THE PANHANDLE INTO EARLY WEEK...
For Tuesday, another system looks to pass into Dixon Entrance,
bringing mixed precipitation and snow for the southern panhandle.
The arctic boundary is expected to move into Annette Island
through early Tuesday morning, but there is some uncertainty
regarding how stable the cold air will be, and whether the
southerly, warmer winds ahead of the system will mix down to the
surface.
AKZ331-092200-
/O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0027.251209T1800Z-251210T1200Z/
City of Hyder-
Including the city of Hyder
455 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS
MORNING TO 3 AM AKST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 12
inches.
* WHERE...City of Hyder.
* WHEN...From 9 AM Tuesday to 3 AM AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected to start
Tuesday afternoon into the evening hours before diminishing
early Wednesday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of
winter weather.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/juneau
Cold Weather Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
549 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
AKZ741>744-749>751-100100-
/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251210T0100Z/
Northern Copper Valley-Western Copper Valley-Central Copper
Valley-Ernestine-Southern Copper Valley-Tok Cutoff-McCarthy-
Including the cities of Slana, Paxson, Mendeltna, Glennallen,
Chistochina, Mentasta Lake, Tolsona, Nelchina, Kenny Lake,
Tonsina, McCarthy, Nebesna, Chitina, 46 Mile, Gakona, and Copper
Center
549 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 40 to 50 below.
* WHERE...Copper River Basin.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these
temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a long duration cold outbreak,
with overnight low temperatures below -20F through the end of the
week. Breezy conditions will make it feel much colder than the
ambient air temperature, with wind chills dropping to as low as
-50F.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
439 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
AKZ319-092145-
/O.CON.PAJK.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251211T0000Z/
Haines Borough and Klukwan-
Including the city of Haines
439 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below.
* WHERE...Haines Borough and Klukwan.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia are possible if exposed to
these temperatures.
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
439 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
AKZ320-325-092100-
/O.CON.PAJK.CW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-251209T2100Z/
Glacier Bay-City and Borough of Juneau-
Including the cities of Gustavus and Juneau
439 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST
TODAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below
expected.
* WHERE...Glacier Bay and City and Borough of Juneau.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon AKST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia are possible if exposed to
these temperatures.
$$
Small Craft Advisory
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
505 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ021-100600-
Icy Strait-
505 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...NE wind 30 kt, except NE wind 50 kt near Point Couverden.
Seas 9 ft building to 13 ft in the afternoon. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 kt becoming E late. Seas 12 ft. Freezing
spray.
.WED...E wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...E wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
505 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ032-100600-
Northern Chatham Strait-
505 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...N wind 20 kt, except NE wind 50 kt near Point Couverden.
Seas 11 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...N wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...N wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
505 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ034-100600-
Frederick Sound-
505 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...N wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...E wind 25 kt. Out of interior passes, gusts to 35 kt
in the morning. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...E wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
505 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ035-100600-
Sumner Strait-
505 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...N wind 20 kt becoming NE 25 kt. Seas 5 ft, except 7 ft
near ocean entrances. Snow.
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Snow in the evening.
.WED...E wind 20 kt. Out of interior passes, gusts to 40 kt
in the morning. Seas 4 ft, except 7 ft near ocean entrances.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft, except 6 ft near
ocean entrances. Freezing spray.
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
505 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ036-100600-
Clarence Strait-
505 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft, except 9 ft near ocean
entrances. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft, except 9 ft near ocean
entrances. Rain and snow in the evening.
.WED...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft, except 7 ft near ocean
entrances.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
504 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ641-100815-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM-
504 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft. Snow in the morning. Rain.
Snow in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain with snow in the
evening.
.WED...N wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
504 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ652-100815-
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM-
504 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt becoming E late. Seas 9 ft.
.WED...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
504 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ661-100815-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM-
504 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain in the evening.
.WED...N wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
504 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ672-100815-
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM-
504 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...E wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.WED...W wind 20 kt becoming E in the afternoon. Seas 9 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 10 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
429 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 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.
PKZ710-100215-
Cape Suckling to Gravel Point out to 15 NM-
429 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
.TODAY...NE wind 30 kt. Gusts to 45 kt out of the Copper River Delta. Seas
9 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt out of the Copper River
Delta. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
429 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ712-100215-
Cape Suckling to Cape Cleare from 15 to 75 NM-
429 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TONIGHT...
.TODAY...E wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 15 kt in the evening becoming variable 10 kt.
Seas 11 ft subsiding to 7 ft after midnight.
.WED...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
$$
