Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
355 PM 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.
PKZ011-101630-
Glacier Bay-
355 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
.TONIGHT...N wind 40 kt, except N 25 kt Southern portion. Seas
7 ft. Heavy Freezing spray over the northern arms.
.WED...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Heavy freezing spray in the
northern arms.
.WED NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 7 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
355 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ012-101630-
Northern Lynn Canal-
355 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
.TONIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.WED...N wind 40 kt. Seas 8 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 8 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.THU...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 8 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 8 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 12 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
355 PM 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.
PKZ013-101630-
Southern Lynn Canal-
355 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...STORM WARNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
.TONIGHT...N wind 50 kt. Seas 16 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.WED...N wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.THU...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 14 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
355 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ031-101630-
Stephens Passage-
355 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Gusts to 55 kt out of interior passes. Seas
13 ft. Heavy Freezing spray.
.WED...N wind 35 kt. Gusts to 45 kt out of interior passes. Seas 7
ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1234 PM 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 stall just south of Sumner
Strait to mid Clarence Strait. Banded snowfall is currently
occurring south of Sitka over to Petersburg and Wrangell.
AKZ326-100545-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0019.000000T0000Z-251210T0900Z/
Petersburg Borough-
Including the city of Petersburg
1234 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 11
inches.
* WHERE...Petersburg Borough.
* WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to an inch an hour are
anticipated through the evening.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1234 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SNOW FOR THE PANHANDLE INTO EARLY WEEK...
For Tuesday, another system looks to pass into Dixon Entrance,
bringing mixed precipitation and snow for the southern panhandle.
The arctic boundary is expected to stall just south of Sumner
Strait to mid Clarence Strait. Banded snowfall is currently
occurring south of Sitka over to Petersburg and Wrangell.
AKZ327-100545-
/O.UPG.PAJK.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-251210T0900Z/
/O.EXA.PAJK.WS.W.0019.000000T0000Z-251210T0900Z/
Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island-
Including the cities of Kake and Port Alexander
1234 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 8
inches.
* WHERE...Kake
* WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Banded snowfall has reached further north
into the Kake area. Moderate to heavy snow is expected to
continue through this afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water
with you in case of an emergency.
People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of
winter weather.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1234 PM 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 stall just south of Sumner
Strait to mid Clarence Strait. Banded snowfall is currently
occurring south of Sitka over to Petersburg and Wrangell.
AKZ328-100545-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0019.000000T0000Z-251210T0900Z/
Prince of Wales Island-
Including the cities of Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove,
and Thorne Bay
1234 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 10
inches.
* WHERE...Prince of Wales Island.
* WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult and is discouraged
unless it is an emergency. The hazardous conditions could
impact the morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The northern and eastern side of Prince of
Wales Island and above 500 ft continue to be the favored areas
with rates currently near an inch per hour on the northern side
according to satellite observations. Northern Prince of Wales
Island near Point Baker may see multiple hours of snow rates
exceeding one inch per hour. Areas near Point Baker could see
totals exceed 11 inches.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1234 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SNOW FOR THE PANHANDLE INTO EARLY WEEK...
For Tuesday, another system looks to pass into Dixon Entrance,
bringing mixed precipitation and snow for the southern panhandle.
The arctic boundary is expected to stall just south of Sumner
Strait to mid Clarence Strait. Banded snowfall is currently
occurring south of Sitka over to Petersburg and Wrangell.
AKZ329-100545-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0019.000000T0000Z-251210T0900Z/
City and Borough of Wrangell-
Including the city of Wrangell
1234 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 11
inches.
* WHERE...City and Borough of Wrangell.
* WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Blowing snow will
reduce visibilities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall rates are currently
occurring and are expected to continue through the afternoon.
East wind with up to 25 mph gusts combined with moderate to
heavy snowfall rates is causing blowing snow with visibilities
down to one half mile.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water
with you in case of an emergency.
People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of
winter weather.
For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or
visit 511.alaska.gov.
&&
$$
Storm Warning
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
355 PM 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.
PKZ013-101630-
Southern Lynn Canal-
355 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...STORM WARNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
.TONIGHT...N wind 50 kt. Seas 16 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.WED...N wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.THU...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 14 ft.
$$
Gale Warning
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
355 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ011-101630-
Glacier Bay-
355 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
.TONIGHT...N wind 40 kt, except N 25 kt Southern portion. Seas
7 ft. Heavy Freezing spray over the northern arms.
.WED...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Heavy freezing spray in the
northern arms.
.WED NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 7 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
355 PM 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.
PKZ012-101630-
Northern Lynn Canal-
355 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
.TONIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.WED...N wind 40 kt. Seas 8 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 8 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.THU...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 8 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 8 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 12 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
355 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ022-101630-
Cross Sound-
355 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...NE gale to 40 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN...NE gale to 40 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
355 PM 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.
PKZ031-101630-
Stephens Passage-
355 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Gusts to 55 kt out of interior passes. Seas
13 ft. Heavy Freezing spray.
.WED...N wind 35 kt. Gusts to 45 kt out of interior passes. Seas 7
ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
355 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ033-101630-
Southern Chatham Strait-
355 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt increasing to 35 kt. Seas 8 ft, except
12 ft near ocean entrances. Snow in the evening. Freezing spray.
.WED...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft, except 10 ft near ocean
entrances.
.WED NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft, except 8 ft near
ocean entrances. Freezing spray late.
.THU...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
331 PM 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.
PKZ710-101315-
Cape Suckling to Gravel Point out to 15 NM-
331 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt out of the Copper River
Delta. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...NE wind 35 kt. Gusts to 50 kt out of the Copper River Delta. Seas
6 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 35 kt. Gusts to 50 kt out of the Copper River
Delta. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
301 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ642-101815-
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM-
301 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft. Snow in the evening.
.WED...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 19 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
301 PM 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.
PKZ643-101815-
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM-
301 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft. Snow early in the evening.
Freezing spray.
.WED...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray late.
.THU...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT...NE gale to 45 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SUN...E gale to 40 kt. Seas 18 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
301 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ644-101815-
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM-
301 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...NW wind 35 kt becoming E. Seas 12 ft. Freezing spray
early in the evening.
.WED...E wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...NE gale to 45 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN...E gale to 45 kt. Seas 18 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
301 PM 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.
PKZ651-101815-
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM-
301 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
.TONIGHT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...E wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...NE gale to 35 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE gale to 35 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...NE storm force wind to 50 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN...NE storm force wind to 50 kt. Seas 18 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
301 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ662-101815-
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM-
301 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. Snow and rain early in the
evening.
.WED...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SUN...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 20 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
301 PM 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.
PKZ663-101815-
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM-
301 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.WED...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU...E wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...NE gale to 40 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.SUN...E gale to 45 kt. Seas 24 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
301 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ664-101815-
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM-
301 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TONIGHT...E wind 40 kt becoming N in the evening, then becoming
NE 25 kt late. Seas 17 ft subsiding to 13 ft late.
.WED...E wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI...N wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT...E gale to 40 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.SUN...E gale to 45 kt. Seas 24 ft.
$$
Extreme Cold Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1155 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
AKZ318-100500-
/O.CON.PAJK.EC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-251210T2100Z/
Municipality of Skagway-
Including the cities of Skagway and White Pass
1155 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 primarily near White Pass.
* 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 along 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.
&&
$$
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1234 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SNOW FOR THE PANHANDLE INTO EARLY WEEK...
For Tuesday, another system looks to pass into Dixon Entrance,
bringing mixed precipitation and snow for the southern panhandle.
The arctic boundary is expected to stall just south of Sumner
Strait to mid Clarence Strait. Banded snowfall is currently
occurring south of Sitka over to Petersburg and Wrangell.
AKZ331-100545-
/O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-251210T1200Z/
City of Hyder-
Including the city of Hyder
1234 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches.
* WHERE...City of Hyder.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected to start
Tuesday afternoon into the evening hours before diminishing
early Wednesday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of
winter weather.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/juneau
Cold Weather Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
222 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
AKZ732-101515-
/O.EXB.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251213T0100Z/
Thompson Pass-
Including the cities of Thompson Pass
222 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero. Winds
gusting between 40 to 60 mph through Friday afternoon.
* WHERE...Thompson Pass.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these
temperatures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight low temperatures around -10F are
expected through Friday morning. Windy conditions will make it
feel much colder than the ambient air temperature, with wind
chills dropping to as low as -40F.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and
gloves. Be sure to have an emergency kit in your car and appropriate
cold weather clothing and blankets in case your car breaks down.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
222 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
AKZ741>744-749>751-101515-
/O.EXT.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251213T0100Z/
Northern Copper Valley-Western Copper Valley-Central Copper
Valley-Ernestine-Southern Copper Valley-Tok Cutoff-McCarthy-
Including the cities of Nelchina, Chistochina, Gakona, Kenny
Lake, Tolsona, Copper Center, Paxson, 46 Mile, Mendeltna,
Tonsina, Nebesna, Chitina, McCarthy, Mentasta Lake, Slana, and
Glennallen
222 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold temperatures as low as 40 to 50 below zero.
* WHERE...Copper River Basin.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerously cold temperatures as low as 40 to 50 below
zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5
minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these
temperatures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight low temperatures below -40F are
expected through Friday morning, warming to the -10s and -20s when
cloud cover builds in.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and
gloves. Be sure to have an emergency kit in your car and appropriate
cold weather clothing and blankets in case your car breaks down.
&&
$$
JAR
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1155 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
AKZ319-100500-
/O.CON.PAJK.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251211T0000Z/
Haines Borough and Klukwan-
Including the city of Haines
1155 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.
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1155 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
AKZ320-100500-
/O.EXT.PAJK.CW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-251210T1800Z/
Glacier Bay-
Including the city of Gustavus
1155 AM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below
expected.
* WHERE...Glacier Bay.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia are possible if exposed to
these temperatures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills have risen through the morning
with daytime heating but are expected to drop again to as low
as 15 below overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning.
$$
Small Craft Advisory
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
355 PM 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.
PKZ021-101630-
Icy Strait-
355 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...E wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...E wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...NE gale to 35 kt. Seas 9 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
355 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ032-101630-
Northern Chatham Strait-
355 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
355 PM 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.
PKZ034-101630-
Frederick Sound-
355 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Snow in the evening.
Freezing spray.
.WED...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray late.
.THU...N wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
355 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ035-101630-
Sumner Strait-
355 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft, except 8 ft near ocean
entrances. Snow in the evening.
.WED...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft, except 7 ft near ocean
entrances.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray late.
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
355 PM 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.
PKZ036-101630-
Clarence Strait-
355 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY LATE TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...N of Ernest Sound, N wind 20 kt. S of Ernest Sound, SE
wind 20 kt becoming N 25 kt late. Seas 6 ft, except 9 ft near ocean
entrances. Rain and snow in the evening.
.WED...N wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft, except 8 ft near ocean
entrances.
.WED NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft, except 7 ft near
ocean entrances.
.THU...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...SE gale to 40 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
331 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ712-101315-
Cape Suckling to Cape Cleare from 15 to 75 NM-
331 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
.TONIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft subsiding to 7 ft after
midnight.
.WED...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 19 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
301 PM 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.
PKZ641-101815-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM-
301 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain and snow in the
evening.
.WED...N wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. SW swell.
.THU...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
301 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ652-101815-
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM-
301 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt becoming E late. Seas 9 ft.
.WED...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. S swell in the morning.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
301 PM 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.
PKZ661-101815-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM-
301 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain in the evening.
.WED...N wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N wind 20 kt becoming SE late. Seas 11 ft.
.THU...E wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. SW swell.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SUN...S wind 30 kt. Seas 20 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
301 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ671-101815-
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM-
301 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.WED...E wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI...E wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT...NE gale to 45 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.SUN...E gale to 45 kt. Seas 23 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
301 PM 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.
PKZ672-101815-
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM-
301 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt late. Seas 12 ft.
.WED...W wind 20 kt becoming E in the afternoon. Seas 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU...E wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI...W wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 22 ft.
$$
Marine Forecast for Yakutat Bay
National Weather Service Juneau AK
259 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
Coastal Waters Forecast for Yakutat Bay
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ053-101800-
Yakutat Bay-
259 PM AKST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WEDNESDAY...
.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. S swell in the morning.
Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...NE gale to 40 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...NE gale to 40 kt. Seas 12 ft.
$$
