Gale Warning 122, NWS Fairbanks, AK

736 
FZAK51 PAFG 181255
CWFNSB

Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
355 AM AKST Thu Nov 18 2021

Arctic Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

PKZ298-190330-
355 AM AKST Thu Nov 18 2021

.SYNOPSIS FOR ARCTIC COAST...
A 1041 mb high 125 nm E of Wrangel Island will expand into NW
Alaska tonight. A weather front will dive south today through the
Beaufort Sea and approach the Beaufort Coast by Friday morning,
then slowly moving inland and weakening by Friday evening.

$$

PKZ225-190330-
Cape Thompson to Cape Beaufort-
355 AM AKST Thu Nov 18 2021

.TODAY...NE winds 20 kt. 
.TONIGHT...NW winds 15 kt. 
.FRI...W winds 20 kt. 
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 10 kt. 
.SAT...NE winds 15 kt. 
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. 
.SUN...NE winds 30 kt. 
.MON...NE winds 30 kt.  

$$

PKZ230-190330-
Cape Beaufort to Point Franklin-
355 AM AKST Thu Nov 18 2021

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
TONIGHT...

.TODAY...NW winds 10 kt becoming W 20 kt. 
.TONIGHT...W winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less. 
.FRI...NW winds 20 kt. 
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 kt. 
.SAT...N winds 15 kt. 
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 20 kt. 
.SUN...NE winds 25 kt. 
.MON...NE winds 25 kt.  

$$

PKZ235-190330-
Point Franklin to Cape Halkett-
355 AM AKST Thu Nov 18 2021

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...W winds 25 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM
or less. 
.TONIGHT...NW winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less. 
.FRI...NW winds 15 kt. 
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 10 kt. 
.SAT...NW winds 15 kt. 
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 15 kt. 
.SUN...NE winds 15 kt. 
.MON...NE winds 15 kt.  

$$

PKZ240-190330-
Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island-
355 AM AKST Thu Nov 18 2021

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...

.TODAY...W winds 30 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby 1 NM
or less. 
.TONIGHT...W winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less. 
.FRI...NW winds 15 kt. 
.FRI NIGHT...NW winds 10 kt. 
.SAT...W winds 15 kt. 
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 15 kt. 
.SUN...NE winds 15 kt. 
.MON...NE winds 15 kt.  

$$

PKZ245-190330-
Flaxman Island to Demarcation Point-
355 AM AKST Thu Nov 18 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...

.TODAY...W winds 40 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby 1 NM 
or less. 
.TONIGHT...W winds 40 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less. 
.FRI...NW winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less. 
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 15 kt. 
.SAT...W winds 15 kt. 
.SAT NIGHT...W winds 10 kt. 
.SUN...NE winds 15 kt. 
.MON...E winds 15 kt.  

$$

Nov 21

664 
FZAK51 PAFG 182322
CWFNSB

Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
222 PM AKST Thu Nov 18 2021

Arctic Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

PKZ298-191530-
222 PM AKST Thu Nov 18 2021

.SYNOPSIS FOR ARCTIC COAST...
A 1009 mb low over Banks Island will move east. A weather front 
trailing west from this low will move south over the Eastern 
Arctic Coast of Alaska on Fri and then move inland. A second
weather will move south over the Arctic Coast of Alaska on Sat,
and move south of the Brooks Range on Sun.

$$

PKZ225-191530-
Cape Thompson to Cape Beaufort-
222 PM AKST Thu Nov 18 2021

.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 kt. 
.FRI...NW winds 20 kt. 
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 kt. 
.SAT...NE winds 20 kt. 
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. 
.SUN...NE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. 
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. 
.MON...NE winds 30 kt. 
.TUE...NE winds 30 kt.  

$$

PKZ230-191530-
Cape Beaufort to Point Franklin-
222 PM AKST Thu Nov 18 2021

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...W winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Freezing Fog. 
.FRI...NW winds 20 kt. Freezing Fog. 
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 kt. 
.SAT...NE winds 15 kt. 
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 20 kt. 
.SUN...NE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. 
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. 
.MON...NE winds 25 kt. 
.TUE...NE winds 25 kt.  

$$

PKZ235-191530-
Point Franklin to Cape Halkett-
222 PM AKST Thu Nov 18 2021

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...

.TONIGHT...W winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less. 
.FRI...N winds 15 kt. Freezing Fog. 
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 10 kt. 
.SAT...N winds 15 kt. 
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 15 kt. 
.SUN...NE winds 15 kt. 
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 15 kt. 
.MON...NE winds 15 kt. 
.TUE...NE winds 15 kt.  

$$

PKZ240-191530-
Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island-
222 PM AKST Thu Nov 18 2021

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...

.TONIGHT...W winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less. 
.FRI...NW winds 15 kt. 
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 5 kt. 
.SAT...NW winds 15 kt. 
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 15 kt. 
.SUN...NE winds 15 kt. 
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 15 kt. 
.MON...NE winds 15 kt. 
.TUE...NE winds 15 kt.  

$$

PKZ245-191530-
Flaxman Island to Demarcation Point-
222 PM AKST Thu Nov 18 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...

.TONIGHT...W winds 45 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or less. 
.FRI...W winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less. 
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 10 kt. 
.SAT...W winds 15 kt. 
.SAT NIGHT...E winds 10 kt. 
.SUN...NE winds 10 kt. 
.SUN NIGHT...E winds 15 kt. 
.MON...E winds 15 kt. 
.TUE...E winds 15 kt.  

$$

Nov 21

874 
FZAK51 PAFG 191315
CWFNSB

Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
415 AM AKST Fri Nov 19 2021

Arctic Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

PKZ298-200315-
415 AM AKST Fri Nov 19 2021

.SYNOPSIS FOR ARCTIC COAST...
A 1006 mb low over Banks Island will move east today. A weather 
front trailing west from this low will move south over the Eastern
Arctic Coast today and then move inland. A second weather will 
move south over the Arctic Coast on Sat, and move south of the 
Brooks Range on Sun.

$$

PKZ225-200315-
Cape Thompson to Cape Beaufort-
415 AM AKST Fri Nov 19 2021

.TODAY...NW winds 20 kt. 
.TONIGHT...N winds 15 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SAT...NE winds 20 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow. 
.SUN...NE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. 
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. 
.MON...NE winds 30 kt. 
.TUE...NE winds 30 kt.  

$$

PKZ230-200315-
Cape Beaufort to Point Franklin-
415 AM AKST Fri Nov 19 2021

.TODAY...NW winds 20 kt. Freezing fog. 
.TONIGHT...N winds 15 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SAT...NE winds 15 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 20 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SUN...NE winds 25 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow. 
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. 
.MON...NE winds 25 kt. 
.TUE...NE winds 20 kt.  

$$

PKZ235-200315-
Point Franklin to Cape Halkett-
415 AM AKST Fri Nov 19 2021

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...NW winds 25 kt diminishing to 20 kt. 
.TONIGHT...N winds 10 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SAT...N winds 15 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 15 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SUN...NE winds 15 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 15 kt. 
.MON...N winds 15 kt. 
.TUE...N winds 15 kt.  

$$

PKZ240-200315-
Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island-
415 AM AKST Fri Nov 19 2021

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...NW winds 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt. 
.TONIGHT...N winds 5 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SAT...NW winds 15 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 15 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SUN...NE winds 15 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 15 kt. 
.MON...NE winds 10 kt. 
.TUE...N winds 10 kt.  

$$

PKZ245-200315-
Flaxman Island to Demarcation Point-
415 AM AKST Fri Nov 19 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...W winds 35 kt becoming NW 20 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM
or less. 
.TONIGHT...W winds 10 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SAT...W winds 15 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SAT NIGHT...E winds 10 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SUN...NE winds 15 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 15 kt. 
.MON...NE winds 10 kt. 
.TUE...W winds 10 kt.  

$$

Nov 21

898 
FZAK51 PAFG 192357
CWFNSB

Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
257 PM AKST Fri Nov 19 2021

Arctic Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

PKZ298-201515-
257 PM AKST Fri Nov 19 2021

.SYNOPSIS FOR ARCTIC COAST...
Low pressure over the Canadian Archipelago will weaken overnight
and high pressure north of Siberia will strengthen to 1042 mb
centered 150 nautical miles north of Wrangel Island by 10am Sun. 
A 1024 mb low will move to near Kaktovik by 10pm Sat.

$$

PKZ225-201515-
Cape Thompson to Cape Beaufort-
257 PM AKST Fri Nov 19 2021

.TONIGHT...N winds 10 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SAT...NE winds 15 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow. 
.SUN...NE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby 1 NM
or less. 
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby
1 NM or less. 
.MON...NE winds 35 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby 1 NM
or less. 
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less. 
.TUE...NE winds 30 kt. 
.WED...NE winds 25 kt.  

$$

PKZ230-201515-
Cape Beaufort to Point Franklin-
257 PM AKST Fri Nov 19 2021

.TONIGHT...N winds 10 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SAT...NE winds 15 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 20 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SUN...NE winds 20 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow. 
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow. 
.MON...NE winds 25 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow. 
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 20 kt. Freezing fog. 
.TUE...NE winds 20 kt. 
.WED...NE winds 20 kt.  

$$

PKZ235-201515-
Point Franklin to Cape Halkett-
257 PM AKST Fri Nov 19 2021

.TONIGHT...N winds 10 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SAT...N winds 15 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 15 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SUN...NE winds 15 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 15 kt. Freezing fog. 
.MON...N winds 15 kt. Freezing fog. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 10 kt. Freezing fog. 
.TUE...N winds 15 kt. 
.WED...NE winds 10 kt.  

$$

PKZ240-201515-
Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island-
257 PM AKST Fri Nov 19 2021

.TONIGHT...NE winds 5 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SAT...W winds 15 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 15 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SUN...NE winds 15 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 15 kt. Freezing fog. 
.MON...N winds 15 kt. Freezing fog. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 10 kt. Freezing fog. 
.TUE...N winds 10 kt. 
.WED...NE winds 10 kt.  

$$

PKZ245-201515-
Flaxman Island to Demarcation Point-
257 PM AKST Fri Nov 19 2021

.TONIGHT...E winds 10 kt. Freezing fog. Snow.
.SAT...W winds 15 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SAT NIGHT...W winds 15 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SUN...E winds 15 kt. Freezing fog. 
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 15 kt. Freezing fog. 
.MON...N winds 10 kt. Freezing fog. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 10 kt. Freezing fog. 
.TUE...W winds 10 kt. 
.WED...NE winds 10 kt.  

$$

Nov 21

Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
226 PM AKST Wed Nov 17 2021

.SYNOPSIS...
Light snow and flurries over the Central and Eastern Interior
will continue to diminish tonight with low wind chill values
through the Alaska Range Passes improving as winds diminish late
tonight and into tomorrow morning. Blowing snow and low wind chill
values will continue over the interior highway summits into
tomorrow. Snow and wind will increase rapidly tomorrow afternoon
over the eastern Arctic with Blizzard conditions developing near
Kaktovik and low visibilities in blowing snow developing near
Prudhoe Bay.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Models...The 17/12z model suite initialized well against the 12z
surface analysis as well as the 12z upper air observations and
verified well against the 18z surface analysis. Model spread
remain minimal in the short range and well into the mid range on
synoptic scale feature position, track and strength. Extended
range forecasts are in relatively good agreement with Rex Block
type of pattern developing.

Arctic Coast and Brooks Range...High pressure will continue to
build over the western and central portions of the North Slope
while a front dives south out of the Beaufort Sea over the eastern
portion of the north slope on Thursday. A blizzard warning has
been issued for areas east of Deadhorse as strong winds and
blowing snow are expected to produce difficult travel conditions
in the area. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the
Prudhoe Bay area as well as the Eastern Brooks Range for Blowing
Snow and cold Wind Chill into Friday morning. West winds will
increase Thursday as the next front moves to the coast with west
winds 30 to 40 mph east of Deadhorse. Highs in the single digits
above and below. Lows will be 5 to 15 below along the coast, and
falling to around 20 below in the Brooks Range.

West Coast and Western Interior...Generally clear skies again
tonight in the coastal areas, and the Western Interior will also
be mostly clear. Winds north 10 to 20 mph along the coast with the
strongest winds on the Capes and St Lawrence Island. Inland winds
generally becoming northeast to 10 mph, but locally winds gusting
to 25 mph. Highs will range from the 20s above on St Lawrence
Island, to the teens above in the Yukon Delta and on the Capes, to
the teens below inland. Lows will be around 20s above on St
Lawrence Island, to the single digits above and below along the
coast to the 20s below inland.

Central and Eastern Interior...A low pressure system in the gulf
continues to push light snow into the Southeast and Central Interior.
Light snow accumulations are expected mainly east of Tanana and
south of the Yukon River through this evening. Snowfall amounts
generally less than 2 inches with the heaviest amounts around
Circle Hot Springs and along the AlCan Border. Snow will diminish
this evening in Fairbanks with generally less than one half inch
of accumulation. Northeast winds continue to increase this
afternoon and will continue tonight especially over the hills
above treeline where blowing and drifting snow may impact travel.
Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for areas north of
Fairbanks for blowing snow and low wind chill values over highway
summits.  Winds in the valleys will be mainly northeast to 10 mph
today. Temperatures continue to be moderated by the cloudy cover
south of the Yukon River. Highs in the single digits above to
around 20 below north of the Yukon River. Lows will be 5 below to
the 30s below with the coldest temperatures in the Upper Koyukuk
Valley.

Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...None.

Extended forecast for days 4 to 7...Temperatures will continue to
be troublesome as upper level temperatures over the interior rise,
but will be counteracted by clearing skies as a ridge builds in
from the west. Sharp inversions are likely to develop over
interior valleys as temperatures warm aloft but clear skies and
light winds allow for optimal radiational cooling in the valleys.
The Interior will be mostly clear and dry through the weekend,
then increasing clouds from the southeast as a weather front
associated with a low in the gulf moves into the Southeast
Interior with increasing chances of snow. A trough of low pressure
will persist over the Central and Eastern Arctic Coast with
stratus and flurries or light snow, but no significant
accumulation. Partly cloudy with some snow showers possible on the
West Coast, but no major systems moving into the area.

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Wind Chill Advisory for AKZ225-AKZ226.

Blizzard Warning for AKZ204.

Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ203-AKZ206-AKZ218-AKZ220.

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ200-PKZ210-PKZ230.

Small Craft Advisory for PKZ210.

Gale Warning for PKZ245.

Freezing Spray Advisory for PKZ225.

Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ235-PKZ240.
&&

CCC NOV 21

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1220 PM AKST Wed Nov 17 2021

AKZ219-221-190000-
Upper Koyukuk Valley-Central Interior-
Including Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, Caribou Mountain,
Gobblers Knob, Nenana, Anderson, Tanana, Minto,
Manley Hot Springs, Rampart, Lake Minchumina, and Livengood
1220 PM AKST Wed Nov 17 2021

...Blowing and Drifting Snow along the Highways...

Winds will increase this afternoon with blowing and drifting snow
developing along the Elliott and Dalton Highways.

Winds will increase to 15 to 25 mph this afternoon, mainly on the
summits. Blowing and drifting snow may impact travel as
visibility is reduced at times.

Winds will diminish Thursday evening with conditions improving.

For the latest forecasts go to www.weather.gov/fairbanks.