Gale Warning 834, NWS Anchorage, AK

509 
FZAK62 PAFC 260101
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
401 PM AKST Sat Dec 25 2021

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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.

PKZ499-261430-
401 PM AKST Sat Dec 25 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 980 mb low at 47N 177E moves to 57N 172E at 985 mb Sunday 
afternoon and then moves inland Sun night. A 970 mb at 49N 174E
Sun afternoon moves to 59N 174E at 978 mb Mon afternoon. A 988 mb
North Pacific low moves into the western Aleutians Mon afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-261430-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
401 PM AKST Sat Dec 25 2021

...STORM WARNING SUNDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 20 to 30 kt E of 176E. NE wind 25 to 35 kt W of
176E. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Rain and snow.
.SUN...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt becoming S to 40 to 55 kt after 
midnight. Gust to 75 kts. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Rain.
.MON...S wind 40 to 55 kt. Seas 15 to 27 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft.
.WED...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.THU...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.

$$

PKZ412-261430-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
401 PM AKST Sat Dec 25 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S wind 20 kt becoming SE 30 to 45 kt after midnight.
Seas 13 to 16 ft.
.MON...S wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 14 to 21 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft.
.WED...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.THU...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 20 ft.

$$

PKZ413-261430-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
401 PM AKST Sat Dec 25 2021

...STORM WARNING SUNDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 17 ft.
.SUN...S wind 25 to 40 kt becoming SW 20 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S wind 20 to 30 kt increasing to 35 to 50 kt after
midnight. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.MON...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.WED...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.THU...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft.

$$

PKZ414-261430-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
401 PM AKST Sat Dec 25 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SUNDAY...

.TONIGHT...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.SUN...S wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.MON...S wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.WED...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.THU...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.

$$

938 
FZAK62 PAFC 261244
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
344 AM AKST Sun Dec 26 2021

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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.

PKZ499-270200-
344 AM AKST Sun Dec 26 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 980 mb low at 55N 174E moves to 57N 172E at 985 mb Sunday 
afternoon and then moves inland Sunday night. A 970 mb at 55N 
173E Sunday night moves to 60N 169E at 981 mb Monday night. A 982
mb North Pacific low moves to 60N 177E Monday night.

$$

PKZ411-270200-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
344 AM AKST Sun Dec 26 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND MONDAY...

.TODAY...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 10 to 25 kt becoming E 20 to 35 kt after
midnight. Seas 11 to 15 ft. Rain.
.MON...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 15 ft.
.WED...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft.
.THU...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ412-270200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
344 AM AKST Sun Dec 26 2021

...GALE WARNING TODAY AND MONDAY...

.TODAY...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 17 ft.
.MON...S wind 30 to 45 kt diminishing to 20 to 35 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 12 to 19 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.WED...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.THU...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ413-270200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
344 AM AKST Sun Dec 26 2021

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT AND MONDAY...

.TODAY...S wind 30 to 40 kt becoming SW 20 to 35 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt becoming S 35 to 50 kt after
midnight. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.MON...SW wind 35 to 50 kt becoming SE 20 to 35 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.WED...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.THU...SW wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.

$$

PKZ414-270200-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
344 AM AKST Sun Dec 26 2021

...GALE WARNING TODAY AND MONDAY...

.TODAY...S wind 40 kt becoming SW 25 to 35 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.MON...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.WED...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.THU...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

484 
FZAK62 PAFC 270056
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
356 PM AKST Sun Dec 26 2021

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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.

PKZ499-271400-
356 PM AKST Sun Dec 26 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 990 mb low at 57N 172E moves north and dissipates Sun evening. 
A 985 mb low at 51N 176E Sun evening and moves north and 
dissipates Mon evening. A 990 mb low develops near 55N 175E and 
moves towards the Bering Strait Tue afternoon. A series of fronts 
move across the Bering through Tue afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-271400-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
356 PM AKST Sun Dec 26 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH MONDAY...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt increasing to 25 to 40 kt after
midnight. Seas 11 to 15 ft. Rain.
.MON...S wind 25 to 40 kt diminishing to 15 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.WED...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.THU...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$

PKZ412-271400-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
356 PM AKST Sun Dec 26 2021

...GALE WARNING MONDAY...

.TONIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 17 ft.
.MON...S wind 30 to 45 kt diminishing to 20 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 12 to 17 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft. Rain.
.TUE...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft.
.WED...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ413-271400-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
356 PM AKST Sun Dec 26 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH MONDAY...

.TONIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt increasing to 25 to 40 kt after
midnight. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.MON...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.WED...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.THU...SW wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ414-271400-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
356 PM AKST Sun Dec 26 2021

.TONIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.MON...S wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. Rain.
.TUE...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.WED...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.THU...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

681 
FZAK62 PAFC 271253
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
353 AM AKST Mon Dec 27 2021

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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.

PKZ499-280200-
353 AM AKST Mon Dec 27 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 985 mb low moves north in the western Bering and dissipates this 
evening. A 990 mb low develops near 55N 175E and moves towards the 
Bering Strait Tue afternoon. A front moves across the Bering through 
Tue afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-280200-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
353 AM AKST Mon Dec 27 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TUESDAY...

.TODAY...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt becoming SW after midnight. Seas 12
to 18 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 30 kt becoming 20 to 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas
11 to 17 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.WED...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.THU...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.FRI...E wind up to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ412-280200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
353 AM AKST Mon Dec 27 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.TUE...SW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft.
.WED...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.THU...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.FRI...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.

$$

PKZ413-280200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
353 AM AKST Mon Dec 27 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...SW wind 25 to 40 kt becoming S 20 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft. Rain.
.TUE...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.WED...SE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ414-280200-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
353 AM AKST Mon Dec 27 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TODAY...SW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. Rain.
.TUE...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind up to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.WED...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.THU...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

357 
FZAK62 PAFC 280046
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
346 PM AKST Mon Dec 27 2021

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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.

PKZ499-281500-
346 PM AKST Mon Dec 27 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 985 mb low near 55N 174E moves north and dissipates by Tue 
morning. Its front moves across the Bering through Tue afternoon. 
A developing 1000 mb low near 56N 178E Tue night and moves with 
its front into the Northern Bering by Wed afternoon. 

$$

PKZ411-281500-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
346 PM AKST Mon Dec 27 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND TUESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.WED...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind up to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.THU...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.FRI...E wind up to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SAT...E wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 16 to 26 ft.

$$

PKZ412-281500-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
346 PM AKST Mon Dec 27 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 15 ft. Rain showers.
.TUE...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.WED...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.THU...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.FRI...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.SAT...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.

$$

PKZ413-281500-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
346 PM AKST Mon Dec 27 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.WED...N wind up to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.THU...NW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.FRI...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ414-281500-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
346 PM AKST Mon Dec 27 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.WED...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.THU...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SAT...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.

$$

457 
FZAK62 PAFC 281258
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
358 AM AKST Tue Dec 28 2021

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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.

PKZ499-290200-
358 AM AKST Tue Dec 28 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 986 mb low near 60N 178W moves north over the Bering Strait 
Tue evening. Its front moves across the Bering through Tue 
evening. A 985 mb low near 47N 178E Wed afternoon moves to 53N 
179W Thurs morning. 

$$

PKZ411-290200-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
358 AM AKST Tue Dec 28 2021

.TODAY...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.WED...S wind up to 20 kt becoming E 15 to 30 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.
.THU...NW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.

$$

PKZ412-290200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
358 AM AKST Tue Dec 28 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft.
.WED...S wind 10 to 25 kt becoming E 15 to 30 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.
.THU...N wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.FRI...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ413-290200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
358 AM AKST Tue Dec 28 2021

.TODAY...SW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.WED...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.THU...NW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ414-290200-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
358 AM AKST Tue Dec 28 2021

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...SW wind 35 kt diminishing to 20 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt becoming S 10 to 20 kt after
midnight. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.WED...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.THU...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.

$$

714 
FZAK62 PAFC 290009
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
309 PM AKST Tue Dec 28 2021

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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.

PKZ499-291415-
309 PM AKST Tue Dec 28 2021

.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...A North Pacific low strengthens to
983 mb near 55N 175W by Thu afternoon. Its front crosses the Southern
Bering by Thu afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-291415-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
309 PM AKST Tue Dec 28 2021

...GALE WARNING WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.WED...S wind up to 20 kt becoming SE 15 to 30 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft. Rain and snow.
.THU...N wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SUN...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.

$$

PKZ412-291415-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
309 PM AKST Tue Dec 28 2021

...GALE WARNING WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft.
.WED...S wind 10 to 25 kt becoming NE 15 to 30 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft. Widespread snow 
showers and rain.
.THU...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SUN...E wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.

$$

PKZ413-291415-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
309 PM AKST Tue Dec 28 2021

...GALE WARNING WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.WED...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.THU...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SUN...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.

$$

PKZ414-291415-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
309 PM AKST Tue Dec 28 2021

...GALE WARNING WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt becoming S 10 to 20 kt after
midnight. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.WED...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft. Rain.
.THU...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.SUN...E wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.

$$

262 
FZAK62 PAFC 291234
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
334 AM AKST Wed Dec 29 2021

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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.

PKZ499-300215-
334 AM AKST Wed Dec 29 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 990 mb low near 50N 179W Wed evening moves to 55N 177W at 985 
mb Thu morning. It then moves to 57N 166W at 990 mb by Fri
morning. Its front extends across the northern and western Bering
Thu through Fri. 

$$

PKZ411-300215-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
334 AM AKST Wed Dec 29 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND THURSDAY...

.TODAY...SW wind up to 20 kt becoming NE in the afternoon. Seas 8
to 13 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Rain and snow.
.THU...N wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 21 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SUN...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.

$$

PKZ412-300215-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
334 AM AKST Wed Dec 29 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND THURSDAY...

.TODAY...S wind 10 to 20 kt becoming E 15 to 30 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Widespread rain
showers.
.THU...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Rain and snow.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ413-300215-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
334 AM AKST Wed Dec 29 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 to 35 kt becoming S 15 to 30 kt after midnight.
Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.THU...S wind 10 to 25 kt. W of 177W, NE wind 15 to 30 kt becoming NW 
30 to 45 kt in the afternoon. Seas 8 to 16 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.FRI...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$

PKZ414-300215-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
334 AM AKST Wed Dec 29 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY...

.TODAY...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.THU...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Rain and snow.
.THU NIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.SUN...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.

$$

717 
FZAK62 PAFC 300021
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
321 PM AKST Wed Dec 29 2021

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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.

PKZ499-301500-
321 PM AKST Wed Dec 29 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 992 mb low at 47N 178W Wednesday afternoon moves to 56N 176W at
983 mb Thursday afternoon. It then moves to 56N 159W at 993 mb by
Friday afternoon. Its front extends across the northern and 
western Bering Thursday through Friday. 

$$

PKZ411-301500-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
321 PM AKST Wed Dec 29 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt becoming N 25 to 40 kt after
midnight. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Rain and snow.
.THU...N wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Snow showers and rain
showers.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 30 to 45 kt becoming N 20 to 35 kt after
midnight. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.FRI...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...SE wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 15 to 26 ft.

$$

PKZ412-301500-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
321 PM AKST Wed Dec 29 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. Widespread snow
and rain showers.
.THU...N of 57N, E wind 30 to 45 kt. S of 57N, E wind 10 to 25 kt. 
Seas 10 to 18 ft. Rain and snow.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.

$$

PKZ413-301500-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
321 PM AKST Wed Dec 29 2021

...GALE WARNING THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Rain showers.
.THU...E of 177W, S wind 15 to 35 kt. W of 177W, W wind up to 15 kt 
increasing to 20 to 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Rain 
showers.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 20 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.

$$

PKZ414-301500-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
321 PM AKST Wed Dec 29 2021

...GALE WARNING THURSDAY...

.TONIGHT...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.THU...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.SAT...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

994 
FZAK62 PAFC 301309
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
409 AM AKST Thu Dec 30 2021

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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.

PKZ499-310200-
409 AM AKST Thu Dec 30 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 985 mb low at 53N 180W moves to 56N 176W Thursday night. The 
low then moves to 56N 165W at 990 mb Friday morning. Its front 
extends across the Bering from Thursday through Friday.

$$

PKZ411-310200-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
409 AM AKST Thu Dec 30 2021

...STORM WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...NW wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Snow and rain 
showers.
.TONIGHT...N wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Snow.
.FRI...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...E wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 14 to 28 ft.

$$

PKZ412-310200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
409 AM AKST Thu Dec 30 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TODAY...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Snow and rain showers.
.TONIGHT...N wind 30 to 45 kt. E of 174W, E wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 
12 to 20 ft. Snow and rain showers.
.FRI...N wind 25 to 40 kt diminishing to 15 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 12 to 19 ft. Freezing spray N of 58N.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.

$$

PKZ413-310200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
409 AM AKST Thu Dec 30 2021

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT...

.TODAY...S wind 15 to 30 kt becoming SW 20 to 35 kt in the 
afternoon. W of 177W, S wind 10 to 25 kt becoming NW 30 to 45 kt in
the afternoon. Seas 8 to 11 ft building to 10 to 18 ft in the 
afternoon. Rain and snow showers.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 35 to 50 kt. N of 55N, W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 
15 to 23 ft. Widespread rain showers.
.FRI...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.

$$

PKZ414-310200-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
409 AM AKST Thu Dec 30 2021

...GALE WARNING TODAY AND FRIDAY...

.TODAY...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft. Rain and snow 
showers.
.FRI...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft. Freezing spray N of 58N.
Snow showers.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

563 
FZAK62 PAFC 310026
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
326 PM AKST Thu Dec 30 2021

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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.

PKZ499-311445-
326 PM AKST Thu Dec 30 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 985 mb low at 56N 175W Thursday afternoon moves over the Alaska 
Peninsula Friday afternoon at 992 mb and exits the Bering Friday 
night. Its associated front extends across the Bering Thursday 
through Friday. A weak ridge of high pressure develops over the 
central Bering Saturday afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-311445-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
326 PM AKST Thu Dec 30 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...N wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Snow.
.FRI...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt increasing to 30 to 45 kt after
midnight. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 17 to 23 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to 28 ft.
.TUE...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft.

$$

PKZ412-311445-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
326 PM AKST Thu Dec 30 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TONIGHT...N wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Snow and rain
showers.
.FRI...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.

$$

PKZ413-311445-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
326 PM AKST Thu Dec 30 2021

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...W wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI...NW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 10 to 25 kt becoming E after midnight. Seas 9
to
15 ft.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...SE wind 15 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.

$$

PKZ414-311445-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
326 PM AKST Thu Dec 30 2021

...GALE WARNING FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

162 
FZAK62 PAFC 311211
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
311 AM AKST Fri Dec 31 2021

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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.

PKZ499-010215-
311 AM AKST Fri Dec 31 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 989 mb low at 56N 168W moves over the Alaska Peninsula Friday 
afternoon at 992 mb. The low then weakens and exits into the 
western Gulf Friday night. A weak ridge of high pressure develops 
over the central Bering Saturday afternoon


$$

PKZ411-010215-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
311 AM AKST Fri Dec 31 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND SATURDAY...

.TODAY...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt increasing to 30 to 45 kt after
midnight. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 17 to 23 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...NE wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 29 ft.

$$

PKZ412-010215-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
311 AM AKST Fri Dec 31 2021

...GALE WARNING TODAY AND SATURDAY...

.TODAY...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$

PKZ413-010215-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
311 AM AKST Fri Dec 31 2021

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...NW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 10 to 25 kt becoming E after midnight. Seas 9 to
15 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.

$$

PKZ414-010215-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
311 AM AKST Fri Dec 31 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING TONIGHT AND SATURDAY...

.TODAY...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.SAT...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.

$$