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Small Craft Advisory 622, NWS Juneau, AK

December 13, 2021

NWS Juneau, AK issued this small craft advisory at Dec 13, 2021, 4:05 PM AKST. It was in force for 4 days.

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Issued
Dec 13, 2021, 4:05 PM AKST (01:05 UTC)
Expired
Dec 18, 2021, 3:23 AM AKST
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Juneau, AK

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574 
FZAK51 PAJK 140105
CWFAJK

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
405 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

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.

PKZ098-141745-
405 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR SOUTHEAST ALASKA INNER CHANNELS COASTAL WATERS...
A surface ridge over the western Gulf will shift east as a
developing low over the Alaskan Peninsula tracks southeast
through Tuesday night while remaining south of the Panhandle. 

$$

PKZ011-141745-
Glacier Bay-
405 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...N wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5
ft subsiding to 3 ft in the afternoon. Freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray. 
.WED...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ012-141745-
Northern Lynn Canal-
405 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING LATE TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Heavy freezing spray late. 
.TUE...N wind 35 kt in the morning diminishing to 25 kt. Seas 9 
ft. Freezing spray. 
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray. 
.WED...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...N wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ013-141745-
Southern Lynn Canal-
405 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Freezing spray. 
.TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray. 
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray in the
evening. 
.WED...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ021-141745-
Icy Strait-
405 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt late. Seas 6 ft.
Strongest winds and highest seas near Couverden. Freezing spray. 
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. 
.WED...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.THU...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...E wind 20 kt becoming N 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ022-141745-
Cross Sound-
405 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.TUE...E wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray in the
morning. 
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.WED...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft. 

$$

PKZ031-141745-
Stephens Passage-
405 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Higher gusts out of interior passes. 
Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. 
.TUE...N wind 25 kt, except 30 kt near Taku Inlet. Higher gusts 
out of interior passes. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray. 
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Higher gusts out of interior passes. 
Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...N wind 15 kt becoming SE 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt becoming N. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt becoming SE. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ032-141745-
Northern Chatham Strait-
405 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Strongest winds and seas near northern 
end. Seas 11 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray. 
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft. 
.WED...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.THU...NE wind 15 kt becoming SE 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt becoming N. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 10 kt becoming SE 15 kt. Seas building to 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ033-141745-
Southern Chatham Strait-
405 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft, except 7 ft near ocean
entrances. 
.TUE...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft, except 6 ft near ocean
entrances. 
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED...N wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.THU...NE wind 10 kt becoming SE 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt becoming N 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. 

$$

PKZ034-141745-
Frederick Sound-
405 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Gusts to 45 kt out of interior passes. 
Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.TUE...NE wind 15 kt. Gusts to 45 kt out of interior passes. Seas
3 ft. Freezing spray in the morning. 
.TUE NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Gusts to 40 kt out of interior 
passes. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED...NE wind 12 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.THU...NE wind 15 kt becoming E 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...E wind 20 kt becoming N 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 10 kt becoming E. Seas 2 ft or less. 

$$

PKZ035-141745-
Sumner Strait-
405 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Gusts to 45 kt out of interior passes. 
Seas 4 ft, except 6 ft near ocean entrances. Freezing spray.
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Gusts to 45 kt out of interior passes. Seas 
4 ft. Freezing spray in the morning. 
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Gusts to 40 kt out of interior
passes. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less, except 5 ft near
ocean entrances. 
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. 
.THU...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 10 kt becoming E 15 kt. Seas building to 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ036-141745-
Clarence Strait-
405 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Gusts to 40 kt out of interior passes.
Seas 3 ft, except 6 ft near ocean entrances. 
.TUE...N wind 15 kt. Gusts to 40 kt out of interior passes.
Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Gusts to 35 kt out of interior
passes. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.THU...N wind 15 kt becoming SE 25 kt. Seas building to 5 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt becoming N 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$
15 follow-up statements
177 
FZAK51 PAJK 140355 AAA
CWFAJK

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska...UPDATED
National Weather Service Juneau AK
655 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

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.

PKZ098-141515-
655 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR SOUTHEAST ALASKA INNER CHANNELS COASTAL WATERS...
A surface ridge over the western Gulf will shift east as a
developing low over the Alaskan Peninsula tracks southeast
through Tuesday night while remaining south of the Panhandle. 

$$

PKZ011-141515-
Glacier Bay-
655 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

UPDATED

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TUESDAY...

.REST OF TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Freezing spray. 
.TUE...N wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5
ft subsiding to 3 ft in the afternoon. Freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray. 
.WED...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 



$$

PKZ012-141515-
Northern Lynn Canal-
655 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

UPDATED

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TUESDAY...

.REST OF TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray. 
.TUE...N wind 35 kt in the morning diminishing to 25 kt. Seas 9 
ft. Freezing spray. 
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray. 
.WED...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...N wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 



$$

PKZ013-141515-
Southern Lynn Canal-
655 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

UPDATED

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.REST OF TONIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 7 ft. 
Freezing spray. 
.TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray. 
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray in the
evening. 
.WED...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 



$$

PKZ021-141515-
Icy Strait-
655 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt late. Seas 6 ft.
Strongest winds and highest seas near Couverden. Freezing spray. 
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. 
.WED...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.THU...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...E wind 20 kt becoming N 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 



$$

PKZ022-141515-
Cross Sound-
655 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.TUE...E wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray in the
morning. 
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.WED...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft. 



$$

PKZ031-141515-
Stephens Passage-
655 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021


...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Higher gusts out of interior passes. 
Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. 
.TUE...N wind 25 kt, except 30 kt near Taku Inlet. Higher gusts 
out of interior passes. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray. 
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Higher gusts out of interior passes. 
Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...N wind 15 kt becoming SE 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt becoming N. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt becoming SE. Seas 3 ft. 



$$

PKZ032-141515-
Northern Chatham Strait-
655 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

UPDATED

.REST OF TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray. 
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft. 
.WED...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.THU...NE wind 15 kt becoming SE 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt becoming N. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 10 kt becoming SE 15 kt. Seas building to 3 ft. 



$$

PKZ033-141515-
Southern Chatham Strait-
655 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

UPDATED

.REST OF TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft, except 7 ft near
ocean entrances. 
.TUE...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft, except 6 ft near ocean
entrances. 
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED...N wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.THU...NE wind 10 kt becoming SE 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt becoming N 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. 



$$

PKZ034-141515-
Frederick Sound-
655 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021


.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Gusts to 45 kt out of interior passes. 
Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.TUE...NE wind 15 kt. Gusts to 45 kt out of interior passes. Seas
3 ft. Freezing spray in the morning. 
.TUE NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Gusts to 40 kt out of interior 
passes. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED...NE wind 12 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.THU...NE wind 15 kt becoming E 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...E wind 20 kt becoming N 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 10 kt becoming E. Seas 2 ft or less. 



$$

PKZ035-141515-
Sumner Strait-
655 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Gusts to 45 kt out of interior passes. 
Seas 4 ft, except 6 ft near ocean entrances. Freezing spray.
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Gusts to 45 kt out of interior passes. Seas 
4 ft. Freezing spray in the morning. 
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Gusts to 40 kt out of interior
passes. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less, except 5 ft near
ocean entrances. 
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. 
.THU...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 10 kt becoming E 15 kt. Seas building to 3 ft. 



$$

PKZ036-141515-
Clarence Strait-
655 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Gusts to 40 kt out of interior passes.
Seas 3 ft, except 6 ft near ocean entrances. 
.TUE...N wind 15 kt. Gusts to 40 kt out of interior passes.
Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Gusts to 35 kt out of interior
passes. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.THU...N wind 15 kt becoming SE 25 kt. Seas building to 5 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt becoming N 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 



$$
118 
FZAK51 PAJK 140708 CCA
CWFAJK

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska...UPDATED
National Weather Service Juneau AK
655 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

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.

PKZ098-141515-
655 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR SOUTHEAST ALASKA INNER CHANNELS COASTAL WATERS...
A surface ridge over the western Gulf will shift east as a
developing low over the Alaskan Peninsula tracks southeast
through Tuesday night while remaining south of the Panhandle. 

$$

PKZ011-141515-
Glacier Bay-
1010 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

UPDATED

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TUESDAY...

.REST OF TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Freezing spray. 
.TUE...N wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5
ft subsiding to 3 ft in the afternoon. Freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray. 
.WED...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 



$$

PKZ012-141515-
Northern Lynn Canal-
1010 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

UPDATED

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TUESDAY...

.REST OF TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. 
.TUE...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. 
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray. 
.WED...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...N wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 



$$

PKZ013-141515-
Southern Lynn Canal-
1010 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

UPDATED

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.REST OF TONIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 7 ft. 
Freezing spray. 
.TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray. 
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray in the
evening. 
.WED...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 



$$

PKZ021-141515-
Icy Strait-
1010 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt late. Seas 6 ft.
Strongest winds and highest seas near Couverden. Freezing spray. 
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. 
.WED...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.THU...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...E wind 20 kt becoming N 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 



$$

PKZ022-141515-
Cross Sound-
1010 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.TUE...E wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray in the
morning. 
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.WED...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft. 



$$

PKZ031-141515-
Stephens Passage-
1010 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021


...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Higher gusts out of interior passes. 
Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. 
.TUE...N wind 20 kt. Higher gusts out of interior passes. Seas 5 ft. 
Freezing spray. 
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Higher gusts out of interior passes. 
Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...N wind 15 kt becoming SE 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt becoming N. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt becoming SE. Seas 3 ft. 



$$

PKZ032-141515-
Northern Chatham Strait-
1010 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

UPDATED

.REST OF TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray. 
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft. 
.WED...N wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.THU...NE wind 15 kt becoming SE 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt becoming N. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 10 kt becoming SE 15 kt. Seas building to 3 ft. 



$$

PKZ033-141515-
Southern Chatham Strait-
1010 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

UPDATED

.REST OF TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft, except 7 ft near
ocean entrances. 
.TUE...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft, except 6 ft near ocean
entrances. 
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED...N wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.THU...NE wind 10 kt becoming SE 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt becoming N 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. 



$$

PKZ034-141515-
Frederick Sound-
1010 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021


.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Gusts to 45 kt out of interior passes. 
Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.TUE...NE wind 15 kt. Gusts to 45 kt out of interior passes. Seas
3 ft. Freezing spray in the morning. 
.TUE NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Gusts to 40 kt out of interior 
passes. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED...NE wind 12 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.THU...NE wind 15 kt becoming E 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...E wind 20 kt becoming N 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 10 kt becoming E. Seas 2 ft or less. 



$$

PKZ035-141515-
Sumner Strait-
1010 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Gusts to 45 kt out of interior passes. 
Seas 4 ft, except 6 ft near ocean entrances. Freezing spray.
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Gusts to 45 kt out of interior passes. Seas 
4 ft. Freezing spray in the morning. 
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Gusts to 40 kt out of interior
passes. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less, except 5 ft near
ocean entrances. 
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. 
.THU...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 10 kt becoming E 15 kt. Seas building to 3 ft. 



$$

PKZ036-141515-
Clarence Strait-
1010 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Gusts to 40 kt out of interior passes.
Seas 3 ft, except 6 ft near ocean entrances. 
.TUE...N wind 15 kt. Gusts to 40 kt out of interior passes.
Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Gusts to 35 kt out of interior
passes. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.THU...N wind 15 kt becoming SE 25 kt. Seas building to 5 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt becoming N 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 



$$
401 
FZAK51 PAJK 141017
CWFAJK

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska...UPDATED
National Weather Service Juneau AK
117 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

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.

PKZ098-151030-
117 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR SOUTHEAST ALASKA INNER CHANNELS COASTAL WATERS...
A surface ridge over the western Gulf will shift east as a
developing low over the Alaskan Peninsula tracks southeast
through Tuesday night while remaining south of the Panhandle. 

$$

PKZ011-151030-
Glacier Bay-
117 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

UPDATED

.REST OF TONIGHT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. Freezing 
spray.
.TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray. 
.WED...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 



$$

PKZ012-151030-
Northern Lynn Canal-
117 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TUESDAY...

.REST OF TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. 
.TUE...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. 
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray. 
.WED...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...N wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 



$$

PKZ013-151030-
Southern Lynn Canal-
117 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.REST OF TONIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 7 ft. 
Freezing spray. 
.TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray. 
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray in the
evening. 
.WED...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 



$$

PKZ021-151030-
Icy Strait-
117 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt late. Seas 6 ft.
Strongest winds and highest seas near Couverden. Freezing spray. 
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. 
.WED...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.THU...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...E wind 20 kt becoming N 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 



$$

PKZ022-151030-
Cross Sound-
117 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.TUE...E wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray in the
morning. 
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.WED...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft. 



$$

PKZ031-151030-
Stephens Passage-
117 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Higher gusts out of interior passes. 
Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. 
.TUE...N wind 20 kt. Higher gusts out of interior passes. Seas 5 ft.
Freezing spray. 
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Higher gusts out of interior passes. 
Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...N wind 15 kt becoming SE 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt becoming N. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt becoming SE. Seas 3 ft. 



$$

PKZ032-151030-
Northern Chatham Strait-
117 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

.REST OF TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray. 
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft. 
.WED...N wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.THU...NE wind 15 kt becoming SE 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt becoming N. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 10 kt becoming SE 15 kt. Seas building to 3 ft. 



$$

PKZ033-151030-
Southern Chatham Strait-
117 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

.REST OF TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft, except 7 ft near
ocean entrances. 
.TUE...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft, except 6 ft near ocean
entrances. 
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED...N wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.THU...NE wind 10 kt becoming SE 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt becoming N 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. 



$$

PKZ034-151030-
Frederick Sound-
117 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Gusts to 45 kt out of interior passes. 
Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.TUE...NE wind 15 kt. Gusts to 45 kt out of interior passes. Seas
3 ft. Freezing spray in the morning. 
.TUE NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Gusts to 40 kt out of interior 
passes. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED...NE wind 12 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.THU...NE wind 15 kt becoming E 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...E wind 20 kt becoming N 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 10 kt becoming E. Seas 2 ft or less. 



$$

PKZ035-151030-
Sumner Strait-
117 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Gusts to 45 kt out of interior passes. 
Seas 4 ft, except 6 ft near ocean entrances. Freezing spray.
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Gusts to 45 kt out of interior passes. Seas 
4 ft. Freezing spray in the morning. 
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Gusts to 40 kt out of interior
passes. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less, except 5 ft near
ocean entrances. 
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. 
.THU...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 10 kt becoming E 15 kt. Seas building to 3 ft. 



$$

PKZ036-151030-
Clarence Strait-
117 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Gusts to 40 kt out of interior passes.
Seas 3 ft, except 6 ft near ocean entrances. 
.TUE...N wind 15 kt. Gusts to 40 kt out of interior passes.
Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Gusts to 35 kt out of interior
passes. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.THU...N wind 15 kt becoming SE 25 kt. Seas building to 5 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt becoming N 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 



$$
186 
FZAK51 PAJK 141236
CWFAJK

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
336 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

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.

PKZ098-150430-
336 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR SOUTHEAST ALASKA INNER CHANNELS COASTAL WATERS...
A surface ridge over the western Gulf will shift east as a low
over the western Gulf of Alaska tracks southeast through Tuesday
night while remaining south of the Panhandle.  

$$

PKZ011-150430-
Glacier Bay-
336 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

.TODAY...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft in the evening then 2 ft or
less. 
.WED...N wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ012-150430-
Northern Lynn Canal-
336 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

.TODAY...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Gusts to 35 kt late. Seas 4 ft. Freezing
spray late. 
.WED...N wind 30 kt increasing to gale to 40 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray. 
.WED NIGHT...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...N wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ013-150430-
Southern Lynn Canal-
336 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

.TODAY...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED...N wind 25 kt increasing to gale to 35 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. 
.WED NIGHT...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ021-150430-
Icy Strait-
336 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

.TODAY...E wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.TONIGHT...NE wind 15 kt becoming NW late. Seas 3 ft in the
evening then 2 ft or less. 
.WED...NE wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 4 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.THU...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ022-150430-
Cross Sound-
336 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray in the morning. 
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.WED...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SAT...W wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. 

$$

PKZ031-150430-
Stephens Passage-
336 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

.TODAY...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray in the
morning. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ032-150430-
Northern Chatham Strait-
336 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

.TODAY...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. 
.WED...N wind 15 kt increasing to 30 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 4 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.THU...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ033-150430-
Southern Chatham Strait-
336 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

.TODAY...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft, except 6 ft near ocean
entrances. 
.TONIGHT...E wind 10 kt becoming NW late. Seas 4 ft. 
.WED...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft, except 6 ft near ocean
entrances. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.THU...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. 

$$

PKZ034-150430-
Frederick Sound-
336 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

.TODAY...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TONIGHT...NW wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.THU...E wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. 

$$

PKZ035-150430-
Sumner Strait-
336 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

.TODAY...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.TONIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. 
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. 
.THU...E wind 15 kt. Seas building to 4 ft. 
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 10 kt. Seas building to 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ036-150430-
Clarence Strait-
336 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

.TODAY...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.WED...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.THU...N wind 15 kt becoming SE 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$
534 
FZAK51 PAJK 141707
CWFAJK

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska...UPDATED
National Weather Service Juneau AK
807 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

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.

PKZ098-150445-
807 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR SOUTHEAST ALASKA INNER CHANNELS COASTAL WATERS...
A surface ridge over the western Gulf will shift east as a low
over the western Gulf of Alaska tracks southeast through Tuesday
night while remaining south of the Panhandle.  

$$

PKZ011-150445-
Glacier Bay-
807 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

.TODAY...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft in the evening then 2 ft or
less. 
.WED...N wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 



$$

PKZ012-150445-
Northern Lynn Canal-
807 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

UPDATED

.REST OF TODAY...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Gusts to 35 kt late. Seas 4 ft. Freezing
spray late. 
.WED...N wind 30 kt increasing to gale to 40 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray. 
.WED NIGHT...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...N wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 



$$

PKZ013-150445-
Southern Lynn Canal-
807 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

UPDATED

.REST OF TODAY...NW wind 20 kt. Gusts to 35 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED...N wind 25 kt increasing to gale to 35 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. 
.WED NIGHT...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 



$$

PKZ021-150445-
Icy Strait-
807 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

UPDATED

.REST OF TODAY...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.TONIGHT...NE wind 15 kt becoming NW late. Seas 3 ft in the
evening then 2 ft or less. 
.WED...NE wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 4 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.THU...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 



$$

PKZ022-150445-
Cross Sound-
807 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

UPDATED

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.REST OF TODAY...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray in the
morning.
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.WED...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SAT...W wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. 



$$

PKZ031-150445-
Stephens Passage-
807 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

UPDATED

.REST OF TODAY...SE wind 15 kt becoming N in the afternoon. Seas
3 ft. Higher winds and seas near Taku Inlet.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray in the
morning. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 



$$

PKZ032-150445-
Northern Chatham Strait-
807 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

.TODAY...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. 
.WED...N wind 15 kt increasing to 30 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 4 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.THU...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 



$$

PKZ033-150445-
Southern Chatham Strait-
807 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

.TODAY...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft, except 6 ft near ocean
entrances. 
.TONIGHT...E wind 10 kt becoming NW late. Seas 4 ft. 
.WED...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft, except 6 ft near ocean
entrances. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.THU...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. 



$$

PKZ034-150445-
Frederick Sound-
807 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

.TODAY...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TONIGHT...NW wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.THU...E wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. 



$$

PKZ035-150445-
Sumner Strait-
807 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

.TODAY...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.TONIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. 
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. 
.THU...E wind 15 kt. Seas building to 4 ft. 
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 10 kt. Seas building to 3 ft. 



$$

PKZ036-150445-
Clarence Strait-
807 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

.TODAY...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.WED...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.THU...N wind 15 kt becoming SE 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 



$$
916 
FZAK51 PAJK 150036
CWFAJK

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
336 PM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

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.

PKZ098-151715-
336 PM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR SOUTHEAST ALASKA INNER CHANNELS COASTAL WATERS...
Low pressure over the far southeastern Gulf of Alaska will
continue tracking southeast towards the Pacific Northwest coast
by Wednesday afternoon. An inverted trough over Southeast Alaska
will weaken as an equally weak surface ridge builds over the 
eastern Gulf on Thursday. 

$$

PKZ011-151715-
Glacier Bay-
336 PM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt diminishing to 10 kt late. Seas 3 ft in 
the evening then 2 ft or less. 
.WED...N wind increasing to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas building
to 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray. 
.FRI...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ012-151715-
Northern Lynn Canal-
336 PM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

...GALE WARNING WEDNESDAY...

.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray late. 
.WED...N wind increasing to 30 kt in the morning, further
increasing to 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas building to 8 ft. 
Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...N gale to 40 kt diminishing to 30 kt late. Seas 8 
ft subsiding to 6 ft late. Freezing spray.
.THU...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray. 
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ013-151715-
Southern Lynn Canal-
336 PM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

...GALE WARNING WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED...N wind increasing to 35 kt by the afternoon. Seas building
to 7 ft by the afternoon. Freezing spray. 
.WED NIGHT...N gale to 40 kt diminishing to 25 kt late. Seas 7 
ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ021-151715-
Icy Strait-
336 PM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...E wind 15 kt diminishing to 10 kt late. Seas 3 ft in 
the evening then 2 ft or less. 
.WED...E wind increasing to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas building
to 5 ft in the afternoon. Strongest winds and highest seas near
Couverden.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Strongest winds and highest
seas near Couverden.
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...E wind 15 kt becoming N. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt becoming E. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ022-151715-
Cross Sound-
336 PM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt diminishing to 10 kt late. Seas 5 ft. 
.WED...NE wind 10 kt increasing to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5
ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.THU...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Snow.
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. 

$$

PKZ031-151715-
Stephens Passage-
336 PM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WEDNESDAY...

.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Gusts to 35 kt out of interior passes. 
Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray late.
.WED...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray in the
morning. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray. 
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt becoming N. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ032-151715-
Northern Chatham Strait-
336 PM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WEDNESDAY...

.TONIGHT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. 
.WED...N wind 15 kt, except E winds increasing to 30 kt in the 
afternoon near Hawk Inlet. Gusts to 45 kt in the afternoon. Seas 
3 ft, except 6 ft in the afternoon near Hawk Inlet. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 15 kt, except E wind 30 kt near Hawk Inlet. Gusts
to 45 kt. Seas 3 ft except 6 ft near Hawk Inlet.
.THU...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 15 kt becoming N. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt becoming SE. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ033-151715-
Southern Chatham Strait-
336 PM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt diminishing to 10 kt late. Seas 3 ft 
early in the evening then 2 ft or less. Near ocean entrances, seas
6 ft.
.WED...N wind increasing to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas building
to 3 ft in the afternoon. Near ocean entrances, seas 6 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft, except 6 ft near
ocean entrances. 
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Snow.
.FRI...SE wind 15 kt becoming N. Seas 5 ft. 
.SAT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ034-151715-
Frederick Sound-
336 PM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

.TONIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.WED...N wind 20 kt. Out of interior passes, gusts to 35 kt in 
the morning. Seas 4 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray. 
.FRI...E wind 15 kt becoming N. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 10 kt becoming E. Seas building to 3 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ035-151715-
Sumner Strait-
336 PM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

.TONIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Out of interior passes, gusts to 35 kt 
in the evening. Seas 3 ft. 
.WED...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. 
.WED NIGHT...NE wind increasing to 15 kt late. Seas building to 3
ft late.
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Gusts to 35 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Gusts to 35 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...E wind 20 kt becoming N. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 10 kt becoming E. Seas building to 3 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ036-151715-
Clarence Strait-
336 PM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 kt diminishing to 10 kt late. Seas 3 ft 
early in the evening then 2 ft or less. Near ocean entrances, 
seas 6 ft. 
.WED...NW wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind increasing to 15 kt overnight. Seas building
to 3 ft late.
.THU...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Gusts to 35 kt out of interior
passes. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt becoming N. Seas 5 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$
738 
FZAK51 PAJK 151244
CWFAJK

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
344 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

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.

PKZ098-160345-
344 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR SOUTHEAST ALASKA INNER CHANNELS COASTAL WATERS...
A weak trough of lower pressure extends north to the northeast
gulf coast and will move southeast through Wednesday night. A
weak surface ridge builds over the eastern Gulf on  Thursday.  

$$

PKZ011-160345-
Glacier Bay-
344 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

.TODAY...N wind 20 kt. Seas building to 4 ft. Freezing spray in
the afternoon. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft in the morning then 2 ft or
less. Freezing spray in the morning. 
.THU NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray. 
.FRI...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ012-160345-
Northern Lynn Canal-
344 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...GALE WARNING THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...N wind 20 kt increasing to 40 kt. Seas 5 ft building to
8 ft in the afternoon. Freezing spray. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 40 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...N wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray. 
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 

$$

PKZ013-160345-
Southern Lynn Canal-
344 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...GALE WARNING THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...N wind 15 kt increasing to 35 kt. Seas 4 ft building to
7 ft in the afternoon. Freezing spray. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 40 kt diminishing to 30 kt late. Seas 7 ft.
Freezing spray. 
.THU...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray in the
morning. 
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ021-160345-
Icy Strait-
344 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...E wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas
building to 4 ft. 
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ022-160345-
Cross Sound-
344 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. 
.THU...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Snow.
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft. 

$$

PKZ031-160345-
Stephens Passage-
344 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON AND LATE 
TONIGHT...

.TODAY...NW wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas
4 ft. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray. 
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ032-160345-
Northern Chatham Strait-
344 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...N wind 15 kt increasing to 30 kt in the afternoon. Gusts
to 45 kt in the afternoon. Seas building to 4 ft. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt, diminishing to 20 kt late. Gusts to 45 
kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ033-160345-
Southern Chatham Strait-
344 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

.TODAY...N wind 15 kt. Seas building to 4 ft. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft, except 6 ft near ocean
entrances. 
.THU...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Snow.
.FRI...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SAT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ034-160345-
Frederick Sound-
344 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

.TODAY...E wind 15 kt. Seas building to 3 ft. 
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.THU...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray. 
.FRI...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 10 kt. Seas building to 3 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ035-160345-
Sumner Strait-
344 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

.TODAY...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. 
.TONIGHT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas building to 3 ft late. 
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Gusts to 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas
4 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Gusts to 35 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 10 kt. Seas building to 3 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ036-160345-
Clarence Strait-
344 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

.TODAY...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TONIGHT...NW wind 15 kt. Seas building to 3 ft late. 
.THU...N wind 15 kt becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas 3 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Gusts to 35 kt out of interior
passes. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$
454 
FZAK51 PAJK 151248 CCA
CWFAJK

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Juneau AK
348 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

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.

PKZ098-160345-
348 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR SOUTHEAST ALASKA INNER CHANNELS COASTAL WATERS...
A weak trough of lower pressure extends north to the northeast
gulf coast and will move southeast through Wednesday night. A
weak surface ridge builds over the eastern Gulf on  Thursday.  

$$

PKZ011-160345-
Glacier Bay-
348 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

.TODAY...N wind 20 kt. Seas building to 4 ft. Freezing spray in
the afternoon. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft in the morning then 2 ft or
less. Freezing spray in the morning. 
.THU NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray. 
.FRI...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ012-160345-
Northern Lynn Canal-
348 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...GALE WARNING THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...N wind 20 kt increasing to 40 kt. Seas 5 ft building to
8 ft in the afternoon. Freezing spray. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 40 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...N wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray. 
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 

$$

PKZ013-160345-
Southern Lynn Canal-
348 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...GALE WARNING THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...N wind 15 kt increasing to 35 kt. Seas 4 ft building to
7 ft in the afternoon. Freezing spray. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 40 kt diminishing to 30 kt late. Seas 7 ft.
Freezing spray. 
.THU...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray in the
morning. 
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ021-160345-
Icy Strait-
348 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...E wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas
building to 4 ft. 
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ022-160345-
Cross Sound-
348 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. 
.THU...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Snow.
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft. 

$$

PKZ031-160345-
Stephens Passage-
348 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

CORRECTED

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON AND LATE 
TONIGHT...

.TODAY...NW wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas
4 ft. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt increasing to 25 kt late. Seas 5 ft. 
Freezing spray.
.THU...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray. 
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ032-160345-
Northern Chatham Strait-
348 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...N wind 15 kt increasing to 30 kt in the afternoon. Gusts
to 45 kt in the afternoon. Seas building to 4 ft. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt, diminishing to 20 kt late. Gusts to 45 
kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ033-160345-
Southern Chatham Strait-
348 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

.TODAY...N wind 15 kt. Seas building to 4 ft. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft, except 6 ft near ocean
entrances. 
.THU...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Snow.
.FRI...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SAT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ034-160345-
Frederick Sound-
348 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

.TODAY...E wind 15 kt. Seas building to 3 ft. 
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.THU...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray. 
.FRI...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 10 kt. Seas building to 3 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ035-160345-
Sumner Strait-
348 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

.TODAY...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. 
.TONIGHT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas building to 3 ft late. 
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Gusts to 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas
4 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Gusts to 35 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 10 kt. Seas building to 3 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ036-160345-
Clarence Strait-
348 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

.TODAY...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TONIGHT...NW wind 15 kt. Seas building to 3 ft late. 
.THU...N wind 15 kt becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas 3 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Gusts to 35 kt out of interior
passes. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$
855 
FZAK51 PAJK 160048
CWFAJK

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
348 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

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.

PKZ098-161715-
348 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR SOUTHEAST ALASKA INNER CHANNELS COASTAL WATERS...
A weak trough of lower pressure extending along the northeast 
gulf coast will move southeast through Wednesday night. A weak 
surface ridge builds over the eastern Gulf on Thursday. Outlook:
An area of low pressure moves into the central gulf Thursday
night through Friday. 

$$

PKZ011-161715-
Glacier Bay-
348 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...N wind 15 kt becoming light. Seas 3 ft in the morning then
2 ft or less. Freezing spray in the morning. 
.THU NIGHT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. 
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ012-161715-
Northern Lynn Canal-
348 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...N wind 40 kt. Seas 11 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...N wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 10 ft subsiding to 5 ft in the afternoon. Freezing spray in
the morning. 
.THU NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray. 
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.MON...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 

$$

PKZ013-161715-
Southern Lynn Canal-
348 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TONIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. Freezing spray. 
.THU...N wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft subsiding to 5 ft in the
afternoon. Freezing spray in the morning. 
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.SAT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.MON...N wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. 

$$

PKZ021-161715-
Icy Strait-
348 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY...

.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft in the afternoon. 
.THU NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Snow.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ022-161715-
Cross Sound-
348 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. 
.THU...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Snow late. 
.FRI...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Snow.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SAT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. 
.MON...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft. 

$$

PKZ031-161715-
Stephens Passage-
348 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY...

.TONIGHT...N wind increasing to 25 kt. Seas building to 5 ft. 
Freezing spray.
.THU...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray in the morning. 
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray late. 
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ032-161715-
Northern Chatham Strait-
348 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Strongest winds near
Rocky Island. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray late. 
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft subsiding to 4 ft in the 
afternoon. 
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Gusts to 35 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing
spray. Snow.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt becoming NE 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ033-161715-
Southern Chatham Strait-
348 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft, except 6 ft near ocean
entrances. 
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft, except 7 ft near ocean
entrances. Rain and snow. 
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft, except 7 ft near ocean 
entrances. 
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ034-161715-
Frederick Sound-
348 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. 
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ035-161715-
Sumner Strait-
348 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

.TONIGHT....NE wind increasing to 15 kt. Seas building to 3 ft 
late.
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...E wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt becoming E. Seas building to 3 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ036-161715-
Clarence Strait-
348 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.THU...N wind 15 kt becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas 3 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt.  Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain and snow. 
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$
025 
FZAK51 PAJK 161227
CWFAJK

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
327 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

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.

PKZ098-170415-
327 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR SOUTHEAST ALASKA INNER CHANNELS COASTAL WATERS...
A weak surface ridge builds over the eastern Gulf on Thursday. 
Strong high pressure in the Yukon will shift into Northern British
Columbia through Thursday night. An area of low pressure moves 
into the central gulf Thursday night through Friday. 

$$

PKZ011-170415-
Glacier Bay-
327 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

.TODAY...N wind 20 kt diminishing in the afternoon. Seas 4 ft 
early in the morning then 2 ft or less. Freezing spray early in 
the morning. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. 
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ012-170415-
Northern Lynn Canal-
327 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...N wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt in the afternoon.
Gusts to 40 kt early in the morning. Seas 11 ft subsiding to 5 ft
in the afternoon. Freezing spray in the morning. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft in the evening then 2 ft or
less. 
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing
spray. 
.SAT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.MON...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 

$$

PKZ013-170415-
Southern Lynn Canal-
327 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...N wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts
to 35 kt in the morning. Seas 10 ft subsiding to 5 ft in the 
afternoon. Freezing spray in the morning. 
.TONIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.SAT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.MON...N wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ021-170415-
Icy Strait-
327 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...E wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt. Seas 8 ft subsiding 
to 4 ft in the afternoon. Highest winds and seas near Point
Couverden.
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Snow in the morning. 
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ022-170415-
Cross Sound-
327 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Snow late. 
.FRI...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Snow.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SAT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. 
.MON...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft. 

$$

PKZ031-170415-
Stephens Passage-
327 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THIS MORNING AND TONIGHT...

.TODAY...N wind 25 kt diminishing in the afternoon. Gusts to 40 
kt out of interior passes. Seas 7 ft subsiding to 4 ft in the 
afternoon. Freezing spray early in the morning. 
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 4 ft. Highest winds
and seas near Young Bay. Freezing spray in the evening. 
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Gusts to 35 kt in the morning. Seas
4 ft. 
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ032-170415-
Northern Chatham Strait-
327 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH EARLY THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...NE wind 15 kt. Gusts to 35 kt early in the morning. Seas
8 ft subsiding to 4 ft in the afternoon. 
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt becoming NE in the afternoon. Gusts to
35 kt. Seas 4 ft. Snow.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt becoming NE 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ033-170415-
Southern Chatham Strait-
327 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

.TODAY...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft, except 6 ft near ocean
entrances. 
.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Gusts to 35 kt. Seas 4 ft, except 7 ft
near ocean entrances. Snow.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft, except 7 ft near ocean
entrances. 
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ034-170415-
Frederick Sound-
327 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

.TODAY...E wind 20 kt becoming NE. Seas 4 ft. 
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ035-170415-
Sumner Strait-
327 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

.TODAY...E wind 15 kt. Gusts to 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas
4 ft. 
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Out of interior passes, gusts to 35 kt. 
Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...E wind 25 kt. Gusts to 35 kt out of interior passes. Seas 
5 ft. Snow.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt becoming E. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ036-170415-
Clarence Strait-
327 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

.TODAY...NW wind 15 kt becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas 3 ft. 
.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Out of interior passes, gusts to 35 kt
late. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Snow.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Snow.
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$
432 
FZAK51 PAJK 170030
CWFAJK

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
330 PM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

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.

PKZ098-171645-
330 PM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR SOUTHEAST ALASKA INNER CHANNELS COASTAL WATERS...
An area of low pressure moves into the central gulf through
Friday then slides SE toward Haida Gwaii Saturday morning.
Outlook: Lower pressure remains over the Panhandle while high 
pressure builds into the Gulf and over NW Canada.  

$$

PKZ011-171645-
Glacier Bay-
330 PM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

.TONIGHT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. Snow late. 
.FRI...N wind 15 kt. Seas building to 3 ft in the afternoon.
Snow in the morning. 
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ012-171645-
Northern Lynn Canal-
330 PM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft in the evening then 2 ft or
less. 
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray late. 
.SAT...N wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing
spray. 
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray. 
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. 
.MON...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.TUE...SE wind 20 kt becoming N. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ013-171645-
Southern Lynn Canal-
330 PM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. Snow late. 
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Snow in the morning. 
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 25 kt. Gusts to 45 kt out of interior passes. Seas 
6 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Gusts to 50 kt out of interior
passes. Seas 7 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. 
.MON...N wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.TUE...SE wind 15 kt becoming N. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ021-171645-
Icy Strait-
330 PM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

.TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Snow late. 
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Snow in the morning. 
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ022-171645-
Cross Sound-
330 PM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Snow.
.FRI...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Snow in the morning. 
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt late. Seas
6 ft. 
.SAT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.MON...E wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.TUE...E wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft. 

$$

PKZ031-171645-
Stephens Passage-
330 PM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Gusts to 35 kt in the morning. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.TUE...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ032-171645-
Northern Chatham Strait-
330 PM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

.TONIGHT...NE wind 10 kt becoming SE. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt becoming NE in the afternoon. Gusts to
35 kt in the morning. Seas 4 ft. Snow.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. 

$$

PKZ033-171645-
Southern Chatham Strait-
330 PM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

.TONIGHT...NE wind 15 kt becoming SE. Seas building to 4 ft. Near
ocean entrances, seas 6 ft. 
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Gusts to 35 kt. Seas 6 ft, except 9 ft
near ocean entrances. Snow.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain and snow in the
evening. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft, except 7 ft near ocean
entrances. 
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft, except 6 ft near
ocean entrances. 
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE...S wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. 

$$

PKZ034-171645-
Frederick Sound-
330 PM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas building to 3 ft. 
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Snow in the afternoon. 
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Snow and rain in the
evening. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Gusts to 35 kt out of interior
passes. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ035-171645-
Sumner Strait-
330 PM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY...

.TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Gusts to 35 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...E wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 5 ft. Snow in the 
afternoon. 
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 20 kt becoming N late. Gusts to 35 kt in
the evening. Seas 4 ft. Snow and rain in the evening. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Gusts to 40 kt out of interior
passes. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.TUE...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ036-171645-
Clarence Strait-
330 PM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Snow and rain in the
afternoon. 
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt becoming N late. Seas 7 ft
subsiding to 4 ft late. Snow and rain in the evening, then rain
late. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$
175 
FZAK51 PAJK 171244
CWFAJK

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
344 AM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

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.

PKZ098-180415-
344 AM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR SOUTHEAST ALASKA INNER CHANNELS COASTAL WATERS...
An area of low pressure moves into the central gulf through
Friday then slides SE toward Haida Gwaii Saturday morning. 
Outlook: Lower pressure remains over the Panhandle while high 
pressure builds into the Gulf and over NW Canada into early next 
week. 

$$

PKZ011-180415-
Glacier Bay-
344 AM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

.TODAY...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft in the afternoon. Periods of 
snow in the morning. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE...N wind 20 kt increasing to 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. 

$$

PKZ012-180415-
Northern Lynn Canal-
344 AM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...N wind increasing to 20 kt. Seas building to 4 ft. 
Periods of snow. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray. 
.SAT...N wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing
spray in the morning. 
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray. 
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. 
.MON...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.TUE...SE wind 10 kt becoming N 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. 

$$

PKZ013-180415-
Southern Lynn Canal-
344 AM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...N wind increasing to 20 kt. Seas building to 4 ft. 
Periods of snow. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Gusts to 50 kt out of interior
passes. Seas 7 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. 
.MON...N wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.TUE...SE wind 10 kt becoming N 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 

$$

PKZ021-180415-
Icy Strait-
344 AM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

.TODAY...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Periods of snow. 
.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt becoming E in the afternoon. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ022-180415-
Cross Sound-
344 AM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Snow.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt late. Seas 8 ft
subsiding to 5 ft late. 
.SAT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.MON...E wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.TUE...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. 

$$

PKZ031-180415-
Stephens Passage-
344 AM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THIS MORNING AND LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...SE wind 15 kt becoming N. Except E winds 25 kt near 
Young Bay in the morning. Seas 4 ft. Periods of snow.
.TONIGHT...N wind increasing to 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Snow in the 
evening.
.SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ032-180415-
Northern Chatham Strait-
344 AM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

.TODAY...SE wind 15 kt becoming NE in the afternoon. Seas 3 ft.
Periods of snow. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain in the evening. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ033-180415-
Southern Chatham Strait-
344 AM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...E wind increasing to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 ft, 
except 9 ft near ocean entrances. Snow.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft, except 8 ft near ocean
entrances. Rain and snow in the evening. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft in the morning then 2 ft or
less. Near ocean entrances, seas 7 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft, except 6 ft near
ocean entrances. 
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ034-180415-
Frederick Sound-
344 AM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

.TODAY...SE wind 15 kt becoming NE. Seas 4 ft. Periods of snow. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Snow and rain in the evening. 
.SAT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft in the morning then 2 ft or
less. 
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ035-180415-
Sumner Strait-
344 AM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...E wind increasing to 25 kt in the afternoon. Gusts to 35
kt out of interior passes. Seas 5 ft. Snow early in the morning. 
Snow and rain in the afternoon. 
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt becoming N 20 kt late. Seas 5 ft. Snow 
and rain in the evening, then snow late.
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft in the morning then 2 ft or
less. Near ocean entrances, seas 5 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ036-180415-
Clarence Strait-
344 AM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...SE wind increasing to 25 kt in the morning. Seas 5 ft. 
Snow. Rain in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt becoming N 20 kt late. Seas 6 ft. Snow
in the evening. Rain.
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$
662 
FZAK51 PAJK 171743 AAA
CWFAJK

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska...UPDATED
National Weather Service Juneau AK
843 AM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

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.

PKZ098-180430-
843 AM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR SOUTHEAST ALASKA INNER CHANNELS COASTAL WATERS...
An area of low pressure moves into the central gulf through
Friday then slides SE toward Haida Gwaii Saturday  morning.
Outlook: Lower pressure remains over the Panhandle while  high
pressure builds into the Gulf and over NW Canada into early 
next week.  

$$

PKZ011-180430-
Glacier Bay-
843 AM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

UPDATED

.REST OF TODAY...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Periods of snow. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE...N wind 20 kt increasing to 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. 



$$

PKZ012-180430-
Northern Lynn Canal-
843 AM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

UPDATED

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.REST OF TODAY...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Periods of snow. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray. 
.SAT...N wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing
spray in the morning. 
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray. 
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. 
.MON...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.TUE...SE wind 10 kt becoming N 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. 



$$

PKZ013-180430-
Southern Lynn Canal-
843 AM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

UPDATED

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.REST OF TODAY...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Periods of snow. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Gusts to 50 kt out of interior
passes. Seas 7 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. 
.MON...N wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.TUE...SE wind 10 kt becoming N 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 



$$

PKZ021-180430-
Icy Strait-
843 AM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

UPDATED

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY...

.REST OF TODAY...E wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Snow.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt becoming E in the afternoon. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 



$$

PKZ022-180430-
Cross Sound-
843 AM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Snow.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt late. Seas 8 ft
subsiding to 5 ft late. 
.SAT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.MON...E wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.TUE...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. 



$$

PKZ031-180430-
Stephens Passage-
843 AM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

UPDATED

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY LATE TONIGHT...

.REST OF TODAY...NE wind 20 kt. Gusts to 35 kt. Seas 4 ft. Snow.
.TONIGHT...N wind increasing to 25 kt. Seas building to 5 ft. 
Snow in the evening.
.SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 



$$

PKZ032-180430-
Northern Chatham Strait-
843 AM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

.TODAY...SE wind 15 kt becoming NE in the afternoon. Seas 3 ft.
Periods of snow. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain in the evening. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 



$$

PKZ033-180430-
Southern Chatham Strait-
843 AM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...E wind increasing to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 ft, 
except 9 ft near ocean entrances. Snow.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft, except 8 ft near ocean
entrances. Rain and snow in the evening. 
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft in the morning then 2 ft or
less. Near ocean entrances, seas 7 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft, except 6 ft near
ocean entrances. 
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 



$$

PKZ034-180430-
Frederick Sound-
843 AM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

.TODAY...SE wind 15 kt becoming NE. Seas 4 ft. Periods of snow. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Snow and rain in the evening. 
.SAT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft in the morning then 2 ft or
less. 
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 



$$

PKZ035-180430-
Sumner Strait-
843 AM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...E wind increasing to 25 kt in the afternoon. Gusts to 35
kt out of interior passes. Seas 5 ft. Snow early in the morning. 
Snow and rain in the afternoon. 
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt becoming N 20 kt late. Seas 5 ft. Snow 
and rain in the evening, then snow late.
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft in the morning then 2 ft or
less. Near ocean entrances, seas 5 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 



$$

PKZ036-180430-
Clarence Strait-
843 AM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...SE wind increasing to 25 kt in the morning. Seas 5 ft. 
Snow. Rain in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt becoming N 20 kt late. Seas 6 ft. Snow
in the evening. Rain.
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 



$$
982 
FZAK51 PAJK 180122
CWFAJK

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
422 PM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

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.

PKZ098-181800-
422 PM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR SOUTHEAST ALASKA INNER CHANNELS COASTAL WATERS...
An area of low pressure slides SE toward Haida Gwaii through
Friday night. Outlook: Lower pressure remains over the southern
inner channels while high pressure builds over NW Canada into 
early next week.

$$

PKZ011-181800-
Glacier Bay-
422 PM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Higher gusts out of northern arms late. 
Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray late.
.SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray in the
morning. 
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE...N wind 10 kt increasing to 30 kt. Seas building to 6 ft. 
.WED...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 

$$

PKZ012-181800-
Northern Lynn Canal-
422 PM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...

.TONIGHT...N wind increasing to 25 kt in the evening. Seas
building to 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray. 
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. 
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing
spray. 
.SUN NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray. 
.MON...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.TUE...SE wind 10 kt becoming N 30 kt. Seas building to 6 ft. 
.WED...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. 

$$

PKZ013-181800-
Southern Lynn Canal-
422 PM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY...

.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt near southern end. Seas 
5 ft.
.SAT...N wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt near southern end. Seas 5 ft.
Freezing spray in the morning. 
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. 
.SUN NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. 
.MON...N wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt. Seas 6 ft subsiding
to 3 ft. 
.TUE...SE wind 10 kt becoming N 25 kt. Seas building to 5 ft. 
.WED...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 

$$

PKZ021-181800-
Icy Strait-
422 PM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt becoming NE 15 kt late. Strongest winds
near east and west ends. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.WED...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ022-181800-
Cross Sound-
422 PM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt late. Gusts to
40 kt in the evening. Seas 8 ft subsiding to 5 ft late. 
.SAT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.MON...E wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.TUE...E wind 20 kt becoming NE 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. 
.WED...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. 

$$

PKZ031-181800-
Stephens Passage-
422 PM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...

.TONIGHT...N wind increasing 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt out of 
interior passes. Seas building to 5 ft.
.SAT...N wind 25 kt. Gusts to 45 kt out of interior passes. Seas 
5 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.TUE...SE wind 10 kt becoming N 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.WED...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ032-181800-
Northern Chatham Strait-
422 PM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt, except NE 20 kt with gusts to 35 kt 
near the northern end. Seas 3 ft except 4 ft near northern end.
.SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SUN NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE...SE wind 10 kt becoming N 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.WED...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ033-181800-
Southern Chatham Strait-
422 PM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 kt becoming NW late. Seas 5 ft, except 9 ft
near ocean entrances. Snow in the evening. 
.SAT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft, except 6 ft near ocean
entrances. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE...S wind 20 kt becoming N. Seas 4 ft. 
.WED...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ034-181800-
Frederick Sound-
422 PM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Gusts to 45 kt out of interior passes.
Seas 4 ft. Snow in the evening. 
.SAT...NE wind 20 kt. Stronger winds near Cape Fanshaw. Seas 4 
ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Out of interior passes, gusts to
45 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Gusts to 35 kt out of interior passes.
Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.WED...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 

$$

PKZ035-181800-
Sumner Strait-
422 PM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY...

.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Gusts to 45 kt out of interior passes. 
Seas 5 ft. Near ocean entrances, seas 8 ft subsiding to 5 ft late.
Snow.
.SAT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt late. Gusts to 40
kt in the evening. Seas 5 ft subsiding to 3 ft late. 
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Gusts to 35 kt out of interior
passes. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.WED...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$

PKZ036-181800-
Clarence Strait-
422 PM AKST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt decreasing to 15 kt late. NE gusts to 40
kt out of interior passes late. Seas 5 ft, except 9 ft near ocean
entrances. Snow.
.SAT...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SAT NIGHT...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft in the evening then
2 ft or less. 
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.WED...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 

$$
406 
FZAK51 PAJK 181223
CWFAJK

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
323 AM AKST Sat Dec 18 2021

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.

PKZ098-190415-
323 AM AKST Sat Dec 18 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR SOUTHEAST ALASKA INNER CHANNELS COASTAL WATERS...
A trough of lower pressure remains over the southern panhandle 
and outer coast while high pressure builds over NW Canada into 
early next week. 

$$

PKZ011-190415-
Glacier Bay-
323 AM AKST Sat Dec 18 2021

.TODAY...N wind 20 kt diminishing in the afternoon. Seas 4 ft 
in the morning then 2 ft or less. Freezing spray in the morning.
.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas building to 3 ft late. 
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.WED...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 

$$

PKZ012-190415-
Northern Lynn Canal-
323 AM AKST Sat Dec 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. 
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray
in the morning. 
.SUN NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray. 
.MON...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.TUE...SE wind 20 kt becoming N 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.WED...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. 

$$

PKZ013-190415-
Southern Lynn Canal-
323 AM AKST Sat Dec 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray in the morning. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. 
.SUN NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. 
.MON...N wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt. Seas 6 ft subsiding
to 3 ft. 
.TUE...SE wind 20 kt becoming N. Seas 5 ft. 
.WED...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. 

$$

PKZ021-190415-
Icy Strait-
323 AM AKST Sat Dec 18 2021

.TODAY...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.WED...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 

$$

PKZ022-190415-
Cross Sound-
323 AM AKST Sat Dec 18 2021

.TODAY...E wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.TONIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.MON...E wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.TUE...E wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. 
.WED...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. 

$$

PKZ031-190415-
Stephens Passage-
323 AM AKST Sat Dec 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray in the morning. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.TUE...SE wind 20 kt becoming N. Seas 5 ft. 
.WED...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 

$$

PKZ032-190415-
Northern Chatham Strait-
323 AM AKST Sat Dec 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt late. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.SUN NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE...SE wind 20 kt becoming N. Seas 5 ft. 
.WED...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 

$$

PKZ033-190415-
Southern Chatham Strait-
323 AM AKST Sat Dec 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft, except 6 ft near ocean
entrances. 
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft, except 6 ft near ocean
entrances. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE...S wind 15 kt becoming N 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.WED...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 

$$

PKZ034-190415-
Frederick Sound-
323 AM AKST Sat Dec 18 2021

.TODAY...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.TONIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Out of interior passes, gusts to 35 kt
in the morning. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE...SE wind 20 kt becoming NE. Seas 5 ft. 
.WED...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 

$$

PKZ035-190415-
Sumner Strait-
323 AM AKST Sat Dec 18 2021

.TODAY...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TONIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Out of interior passes, gusts to 35 kt
late. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Gusts to 35 kt out of interior
passes. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.TUE...E wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.WED...N wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. 

$$

PKZ036-190415-
Clarence Strait-
323 AM AKST Sat Dec 18 2021

.TODAY...SE wind 10 kt becoming N 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Near ocean
entrances, seas 7 ft subsiding to 4 ft in the afternoon. 
.TONIGHT...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft in the evening then 2 ft or
less. 
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.SUN NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
.TUE...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
.WED...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Juneau, AK wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Dec 13, 5:45 AM AKST, 10 hours 20 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 13, 5:45 AM AKST, 10 hours 20 minutes before
Southeast Alaska Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Juneau
AK 545 AM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

.SHORT TERM.../ through Monday night / An area of lower pressure
over the southeast gulf with multiple smaller lows in it moves south
out of the region through this afternoon. High pressure over
Northwest Canada will see the central bubble beginning to move SE
towards Northern Alberta, and the tighter pressure gradient over the
northern inner channels will slowly start to weaken, however gale
force winds will continue through Monday night. The winds with the
colder temperatures has a wind chill advisory for the higher
elevations of the Klondike Highway in effect until Tuesday morning.

The cold outflow from Canada has single-digit lows this morning for
parts of the northern panhandle and tonight's temperatures will
likely be a couple of degrees cooler in the northern and clearer
skies for the southern panhandle should allow temperatures to lower
to the teens to near 20 degrees.

A trough extending northward from the gulf towards Prince William
Sound is gathering low-level clouds to it and as a low moves out of
the southern Bering Sea and then track SE across the gulf of Alaska.
Expect this to nudge the trough eastwards and spreading snow into
the Northeast gulf coast area West of Yakutat late Monday night. The
rest of the panhandle should remain dry.

.LONG TERM...The surface pattern at the start of the long term
period on Tuesday has a weakening high pressure over Canada. This
will allow the winds over the inner channels to begin to relax along
with localized higher gusts. Some small craft winds will remain over
Lynn Canal with some pockets of freezing spray through Tuesday.
Temps will remain below normal with 850mb temps ranging from -6 in
the south to -20 near White Pass. Wind chills may still be an issue
going into Tuesday night with winds persisting and cold temps in the
far northern areas.

A upper level trof will dive SE out of the interior of AK and over
the northern gulf and northern inn channels late Tuesday into
Wednesday. The upper level support from this trof will bring a
chance of some snow showers for the Yakutat area Tuesday afternoon
and by Wednesday for the northern half of the inner channels. At
this time amounts look to be on the lighter side but it will have
snow ratios of 15 to 20:1 and that may allow the snow to accumulate
up to 3 inches in places. The southern half of the area will remain
in the NW flow aloft so they may just see few flurries but have some
sunshine also. Marine winds will remain on the breezing side near
interior passes and up norther Lynn Canal but otherwise north to
northeast winds 10 to 15 kt.

The upper trof will be very transient as a ridge over high
pressure aloft moves over the gulf ahead of the next significant
weather system to impact SEAK on Thursday night and persisting
into Friday. Still some shifting on how this system is going to
play out exactly, but most of the ensembles are hinting at quick
shot of snow for the entire forecast area with good isotropic
lifting with the cold air in place. Snow amounts could range from
4 to 10 inches depending on the snow ratios and QPF. Later shifts
will continue to monitor this event.

Long range guidance is also putting in the suggestion of another
weaker system for next weekend moving in from the NW. This system
may bring another shot of snow for many areas. Timing is still in
question, but the overall trend is still for an active forecast
into next weekend.

Overall there is about average forecaster confidence in the mid to
long range portion of the forecast.

&&

.AJK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PUBLIC...Strong Wind through this evening for AKZ018.
     Wind Chill Advisory until 9 AM AKST Tuesday for AKZ018.
MARINE...Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ012.
     Gale Warning for PKZ012-013-022.
     Small Craft Advisory for PKZ011-021-031>033-041>043-051-052.

&&

Bezenek/ABJ

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Juneau, AK issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 13, 3:34 PM AKSTGale WarningAJK24 hr
Dec 13, 6:55 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK9 hr
Dec 14, 3:40 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK60 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.