Blizzard Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1156 AM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
AKZ732-061500-
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Thompson Pass-
Including the cities of Thompson Pass
1156 AM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 7 and 14 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60
mph. Wind chills falling to as low as 35 below zero by Sunday
morning.
* WHERE...Thompson Pass.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less due to
snow and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Frostbite
may occur in as little as 10 minutes on exposed skin.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An arctic airmass will drive colder air and
strong winds through Thompson Pass beginning later today. The
combination of snow already on the ground, along with additional
snowfall expected and strong gap winds, will likely lead to snow
and blowing snow that may severely reduce visibility. Snow is
likely to taper off starting Sunday morning, however, gusty winds
will persist.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a
winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your
vehicle.
For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.
Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.
&&
$$
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
203 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SNOW FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE THIS WEEKEND...
.A pattern change will bring colder temperatures and strong
outflow winds extending southward starting Friday night. Forecast
confidence continues to increase that this pattern change, in
combination with prolonged moisture, will produce accumulating
heavy snow for the Haines and Klondike highways and communities
of the northern panhandle. Forecast confidence is that Advisory
level snowfall will be moving into Yakutat. Confidence has
increased that the Icy Strait Corridor could see significant
snowfall accumulations Sunday to Monday. Heavy precipitation
rates begin to reach Yakutat late Friday into early Saturday. The
main forecast challenge over the Yakutat area continues to be the
timing of when precipitation will become all snow which now looks
to be late Friday night. The snow forecast for the Icy Strait
Corridor is more likely to be Sunday and lasting into early next
week, so we will continue to monitor and update the snow forecast.
Cold temperatures are expected to continue to spread southward
into early next week, increasing potential for a long duration
snowfall event.
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Municipality of Skagway-
Including the cities of Skagway and White Pass
203 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 PM AKST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 18 to 28
inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph Sunday.
* WHERE...Klondike Highway and the Municipality of Skagway.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 3 PM AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult and is discouraged
unless it is an emergency.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will first begin along the Klondike
Highway late this evening. As temperatures drop, precipitation
will change into all snow at sea level Saturday morning. Highest
snow accumulations remain along the highway at higher
elevations.
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
203 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SNOW FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE THIS WEEKEND...
.A pattern change will bring colder temperatures and strong
outflow winds extending southward starting Friday night. Forecast
confidence continues to increase that this pattern change, in
combination with prolonged moisture, will produce accumulating
heavy snow for the Haines and Klondike highways and communities
of the northern panhandle. Forecast confidence is that Advisory
level snowfall will be moving into Yakutat. Confidence has
increased that the Icy Strait Corridor could see significant
snowfall accumulations Sunday to Monday. Heavy precipitation
rates begin to reach Yakutat late Friday into early Saturday. The
main forecast challenge over the Yakutat area continues to be the
timing of when precipitation will become all snow which now looks
to be late Friday night. The snow forecast for the Icy Strait
Corridor is more likely to be Sunday and lasting into early next
week, so we will continue to monitor and update the snow forecast.
Cold temperatures are expected to continue to spread southward
into early next week, increasing potential for a long duration
snowfall event.
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Haines Borough and Klukwan-
Including the city of Haines
203 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SATURDAY TO
3 PM AKST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 15 to
22 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph on Sunday.
* WHERE...Haines Borough and Klukwan.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to 3 PM AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult and is discouraged
unless it is an emergency.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will first begin along the Haines
Highway late tonight into early Saturday. As temperatures drop,
precipitation will change into all snow in Haines at sea level
Saturday late morning. Highest snow accumulations remain along
the highway at higher elevations. Elevated winds and gusty
conditions expected at higher elevations along Chilkat
Peninsula.
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.
&&
$$
Gale Warning
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
314 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ652-061815-
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM-
314 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
...GALE WARNING SATURDAY...
.TONIGHT...S wind 10 kt becoming E 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.SAT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT NIGHT...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain and snow.
.SUN...E wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Snow and rain.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.MON...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.WED...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
259 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 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.
PKZ710-061245-
Cape Suckling to Gravel Point out to 15 NM-
259 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...
.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 kt increasing to 45 kt after midnight. Gusts to
60 kt out of the Copper Delta after midnight. Seas 10 ft. Snow.
Freezing spray.
.SAT...NE wind 45 kt. Gusts to 65 kt out of the Copper Delta. Seas
11 ft. Snow. Freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 45 kt. Gusts to 60 kt our of the Copper Delta.
Seas 13 ft. Snow. Freezing spray.
.SUN...NE wind 50 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.WED...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
259 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ712-061245-
Cape Suckling to Cape Cleare from 15 to 75 NM-
259 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
...GALE WARNING SATURDAY NIGHT...
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.SAT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Snow showers.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 30 kt increasing to 40 kt after midnight. Seas
14 ft. Widespread snow showers.
.SUN...E wind 40 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...N wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.WED...N wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft.
$$
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
203 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SNOW FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE THIS WEEKEND...
.A pattern change will bring colder temperatures and strong
outflow winds extending southward starting Friday night. Forecast
confidence continues to increase that this pattern change, in
combination with prolonged moisture, will produce accumulating
heavy snow for the Haines and Klondike highways and communities
of the northern panhandle. Forecast confidence is that Advisory
level snowfall will be moving into Yakutat. Confidence has
increased that the Icy Strait Corridor could see significant
snowfall accumulations Sunday to Monday. Heavy precipitation
rates begin to reach Yakutat late Friday into early Saturday. The
main forecast challenge over the Yakutat area continues to be the
timing of when precipitation will become all snow which now looks
to be late Friday night. The snow forecast for the Icy Strait
Corridor is more likely to be Sunday and lasting into early next
week, so we will continue to monitor and update the snow forecast.
Cold temperatures are expected to continue to spread southward
into early next week, increasing potential for a long duration
snowfall event.
AKZ317-060715-
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City and Borough of Yakutat-
Including the city of Yakutat
203 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM AKST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall rates expected at 3/4 to
1 inch per hour Saturday morning. Transition to snow may start
or mix with as early as midnight.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1156 AM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
AKZ714-742>744-749-751-061500-
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Eureka / Tahneta Pass-Western Copper Valley-Central Copper Valley-
Ernestine-Southern Copper Valley-McCarthy-
Including the cities of Lake Louise, Tahneta Pass, Mendeltna,
Eureka, McCarthy, Tolsona, Tonsina, Chitina, Nelchina, Copper
Center, 46 Mile, Glennallen, Gakona, and Kenny Lake
1156 AM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AKST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2
to 10 inches. Lowest amounts from Glennallen west. Highest amounts
south and east of Glennallen. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph on
Saturday.
* WHERE...Central Copper Valley, Ernestine, Eureka / Tahneta Pass,
McCarthy, Southern Copper Valley, and Western Copper Valley.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could
reduce visibility to as low as one half mile at times.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A second round of snow is expected to develop
by late Friday evening and continue through Saturday afternoon.
Northerly winds will also increase Friday night through Saturday
as colder air moves into the basin. The snow will become light and
powdery by Saturday, with the combination of snow and wind likely
leading to areas of blowing snow that could significantly reduce
visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road
conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
&&
$$
Markle
Small Craft Advisory
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
314 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 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.
PKZ641-061815-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM-
314 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY...
.TONIGHT...W wind 10 kt becoming SW 25 kt late. Seas 9 ft. SW
swell early in the evening. Rain.
.SAT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 25 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 16 ft. SW swell. Rain.
.MON...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.TUE...S wind 30 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.WED...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
314 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ642-061815-
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM-
314 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY...
.TONIGHT...Light winds becoming SW 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 25 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 16 ft. SW swell. Rain and
snow.
.MON...S wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.WED...E wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
314 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 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.
PKZ643-061815-
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM-
314 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY...
.TONIGHT...Light winds becoming S 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. SW swell
early in the evening. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain and snow.
.SUN NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft. S swell. Snow and rain.
.MON...E wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.TUE...E wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.WED...E wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
314 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ644-061815-
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM-
314 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY...
.TONIGHT...Light winds becoming SE 25 kt. Seas 6 ft building to
10 ft late. SW swell early in the evening. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain. Snow late.
.SUN...E wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 14 ft. Snow and
rain.
.SUN NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. Snow.
.MON...E wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.TUE...E wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.WED...E wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
314 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 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.
PKZ651-061815-
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM-
314 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY...
.TONIGHT...S wind 10 kt becoming SE 25 kt. Seas 6 ft building to
10 ft late. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT NIGHT...E gale to 40 kt. Seas 13 ft. Snow and rain.
.SUN...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 15 ft. Freezing spray. Snow and
rain.
.SUN NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.TUE...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.WED...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
314 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ661-061815-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM-
314 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY...
.TONIGHT...NW wind 10 kt becoming SW 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.SUN...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 17 ft. SW swell. Rain.
.MON...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.WED...W wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
314 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 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.
PKZ662-061815-
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM-
314 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY...
.TONIGHT...SW wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt late. Seas 8 ft
building to 12 ft late. Rain.
.SAT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 25 kt. Seas 17 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 17 ft. Rain.
.MON...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.WED...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
314 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ663-061815-
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM-
314 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY...
.TONIGHT...S wind 15 kt becoming SW 25 kt late. Seas 7 ft
building to 13 ft late. SW swell early in the evening. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain and snow.
.SUN NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft. SW swell. Rain with
snow.
.MON...E wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.TUE...S wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.WED...E wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
314 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 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.
PKZ664-061815-
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM-
314 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY...
.TONIGHT...S wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt late. Seas 7 ft
building to 12 ft late. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain. Snow late.
.SUN...SE wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain with
snow.
.SUN NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Snow and rain.
.MON...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.TUE...E wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.WED...E wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
314 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ671-061815-
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM-
314 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY...
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 kt becoming S 30 kt late. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain in the morning. Snow.
Rain in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain and snow.
.SUN...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 15 ft. Snow and rain.
.SUN NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.MON...E wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.TUE...E wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.WED...E wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
314 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 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.
PKZ672-061815-
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM-
314 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY...
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt late. Seas 9 ft.
Rain.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain. Snow in the
afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain and snow.
.SUN...E wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain and snow.
.SUN NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.MON...E wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.WED...E wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
313 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ012-061615-
Northern Lynn Canal-
313 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY SATURDAY...
.TONIGHT...Light winds becoming SE 15 kt. Seas building to 3 ft
late. Rain. Snow late.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain in the morning. Snow.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt becoming N late. Seas 5 ft. Snow.
.SUN...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray. Snow.
.SUN NIGHT...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray. Snow.
.MON...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 8 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
313 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 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.
PKZ013-061615-
Southern Lynn Canal-
313 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY SATURDAY...
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas building to 4 ft late. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain. Snow in the
afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt becoming NE late. Seas 4 ft. Rain
and snow.
.SUN...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Snow.
.SUN NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray. Snow.
.MON...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
313 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ022-061615-
Cross Sound-
313 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft. Patchy fog early in the
evening. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain and snow.
.SUN...E wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Snow.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray. Snow.
.MON...NE gale to 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.WED...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
313 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 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.
PKZ031-061615-
Stephens Passage-
313 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...
.TONIGHT...Light winds becoming SE 25 kt. Seas building to 4 ft.
Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain. Snow late.
.SUN...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain and snow.
.SUN NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Snow and rain.
.MON...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
313 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ034-061615-
Frederick Sound-
313 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY LATE TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...Light winds becoming SE 25 kt. Seas building to 4 ft.
Rain late.
.SAT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.SUN...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain and snow.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...E wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
$$
Marine Forecast for Yakutat Bay
National Weather Service Juneau AK
312 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 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.
PKZ053-061815-
Yakutat Bay-
312 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY...
.TONIGHT...E wind 15 kt increasing to 30 kt late. Seas 7 ft.
Rain, snow.
.SAT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Snow.
.SAT NIGHT...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. Snow.
.SUN...E wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Freezing spray. Snow.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TUE...E wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.WED...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
$$
Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
203 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SNOW FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE THIS WEEKEND...
.A pattern change will bring colder temperatures and strong
outflow winds extending southward starting Friday night. Forecast
confidence continues to increase that this pattern change, in
combination with prolonged moisture, will produce accumulating
heavy snow for the Haines and Klondike highways and communities
of the northern panhandle. Forecast confidence is that Advisory
level snowfall will be moving into Yakutat. Confidence has
increased that the Icy Strait Corridor could see significant
snowfall accumulations Sunday to Monday. Heavy precipitation
rates begin to reach Yakutat late Friday into early Saturday. The
main forecast challenge over the Yakutat area continues to be the
timing of when precipitation will become all snow which now looks
to be late Friday night. The snow forecast for the Icy Strait
Corridor is more likely to be Sunday and lasting into early next
week, so we will continue to monitor and update the snow forecast.
Cold temperatures are expected to continue to spread southward
into early next week, increasing potential for a long duration
snowfall event.
AKZ320>322-325-060715-
/O.NEW.PAJK.WS.A.0012.251207T1500Z-251209T0000Z/
Glacier Bay-Eastern Chichagof Island-
Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait-City and Borough of Juneau-
Including the cities of Gustavus, Hoonah, Tenakee Springs,
Elfin Cove, Pelican, and Juneau
203 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 11 to
16 inches possible.
* WHERE...Glacier Bay, Eastern Chichagof Island, Cape
Fairweather to Lisianski Strait and City and Borough of Juneau.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and is discouraged.
The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavier snowfall rates beginning Sunday
morning to Sunday afternoon, increasing again on Monday from a
second system. Moderate to heavy snow may persist into Monday
night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
&&
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