Gale Warning 663, NWS Anchorage, AK

445 
FZAK61 PAFC 051132
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
332 AM AKDT Sat Nov 5 2022

Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W

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

PKZ399-060115-
332 AM AKDT Sat Nov 5 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

Several troughs extending from an eastern Gulf low rotate over 
the Gulf through Sunday afternoon. High pressure builds into the
western Gulf for Sunday night.

$$

PKZ351-060115-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
332 AM AKDT Sat Nov 5 2022

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S wind up to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 7 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft.
.WED...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ352-060115-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
332 AM AKDT Sat Nov 5 2022

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...NW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 20 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 to 35 kt diminishing to 15 to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.SUN...N wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.WED...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.

$$

332 
FZAK61 PAFC 052316
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
316 PM AKDT Sat Nov 5 2022

Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W

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

PKZ399-061345-
316 PM AKDT Sat Nov 5 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A 997 mb low centered at 53N 134W departs the Gulf to the 
southeast tonight. A front approaches the western Gulf 
Monday afternoon. 

$$

PKZ351-061345-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
316 PM AKDT Sat Nov 5 2022

.TONIGHT...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.

$$

PKZ352-061345-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
316 PM AKDT Sat Nov 5 2022

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...N wind 20 to 35 kt diminishing to 15 to 25 kt 
after midnight. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.SUN...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...E wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.

$$

412 
FZAK61 PAFC 061225
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
325 AM AKST Sun Nov 6 2022

Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W

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

PKZ399-070200-
325 AM AKST Sun Nov 6 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

High pressure builds over the Gulf today into Mon. On Mon 
afternoon, a front enters the western Gulf and tracks across the 
central Gulf by Tue morning.

$$

PKZ351-070200-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
325 AM AKST Sun Nov 6 2022

.TODAY...NE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind up to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.MON...S wind up to 20 kt increasing to 15 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ352-070200-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
325 AM AKST Sun Nov 6 2022

...GALE WARNING MONDAY...

.TODAY...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.MON...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

281 
FZAK61 PAFC 070046
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
346 PM AKST Sun Nov 6 2022

Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W

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

PKZ399-071400-
346 PM AKST Sun Nov 6 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

High pressure exits the Southeastern Gulf for Tue afternoon. A front
enters the Western Gulf Mon morning and extends across the Gulf 
through Tue afternoon.

$$

PKZ351-071400-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
346 PM AKST Sun Nov 6 2022

.TONIGHT...E wind 10 kt becoming S after midnight. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.MON...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 13 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ352-071400-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
346 PM AKST Sun Nov 6 2022

...GALE WARNING MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.MON...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft. Rain.
.TUE...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

235 
FZAK61 PAFC 071242
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
342 AM AKST Mon Nov 7 2022

Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W

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

PKZ399-080145-
342 AM AKST Mon Nov 7 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

High pressure exits the southeastern Gulf for Tue afternoon. A 
front enters the western Gulf on Mon morning and extends across 
the Gulf through Wed morning. The associated low moves to 58N 151W
at 992 mb by Wed morning.

$$

PKZ351-080145-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
342 AM AKST Mon Nov 7 2022

.TODAY...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Rain.
.TUE...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.WED...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.THU...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.

$$

PKZ352-080145-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
342 AM AKST Mon Nov 7 2022

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Rain.
.TUE...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

705 
FZAK61 PAFC 072356
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
256 PM AKST Mon Nov 7 2022

Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W

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

PKZ399-081345-
256 PM AKST Mon Nov 7 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

High pressure exits the Southeastern Gulf Tue afternoon. A front 
enters the Western Gulf and extends across the Northern Gulf for 
Wed afternoon. A 997 mb low at 55N 154W Tue afternoon loops to 58N
152W at 994 mb by Wed afternoon.

$$

PKZ351-081345-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
256 PM AKST Mon Nov 7 2022

...GALE WARNING TUESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Rain.
.TUE...SE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt becoming 20 to 35 kt after midnight.
Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.WED...S wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.THU...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.

$$

PKZ352-081345-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
256 PM AKST Mon Nov 7 2022

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Rain.
.TUE...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt becoming SW after midnight. Seas
9 to 14 ft. Rain.
.WED...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

116 
FZAK61 PAFC 081222
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
322 AM AKST Tue Nov 8 2022

Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W

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

PKZ399-090145-
322 AM AKST Tue Nov 8 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A front over the western and central Gulf spreads along the 
northern Gulf from Wed morning through Thu morning. The associated
990 mb low over Kodiak Island Wed morning moves to 57N 147W at 
998 mb by Thu morning.

$$

PKZ351-090145-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
322 AM AKST Tue Nov 8 2022

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TODAY...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft. Rain.
.WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.THU...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ352-090145-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
322 AM AKST Tue Nov 8 2022

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft. Rain.
.WED...SW wind 20 to 30 kt increasing to 25 to 40 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 10 to 16 ft. Rain showers.
.WED NIGHT...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.THU...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.

$$

145 
FZAK61 PAFC 090036
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
336 PM AKST Tue Nov 8 2022

Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W

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

PKZ399-091345-
336 PM AKST Tue Nov 8 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A 999 mb low at 55N 152W moves to 58N 152W at 990 mb for Midday 
Wednesday, then shifts to 58N 143W at 1005 mb by Thursday afternoon.
Its front moves across the Gulf through Thursday afternoon.

$$

PKZ351-091345-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
336 PM AKST Tue Nov 8 2022

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft. Rain.
.WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft. Rain showers.
.THU...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ352-091345-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
336 PM AKST Tue Nov 8 2022

...GALE WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 25 to 40 kt becoming SW 20 to 30 kt after
midnight. Seas 11 to 14 ft. Rain.
.WED...SW wind 20 to 30 kt increasing to 25 to 40 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 11 to 16 ft. Rain showers.
.WED NIGHT...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.THU...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SUN...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.

$$

126 
FZAK61 PAFC 091245
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
345 AM AKST Wed Nov 9 2022

Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W

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

PKZ399-100130-
345 AM AKST Wed Nov 9 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A 991 mb low at 57N 152W moves to 58N 151W Wed afternoon, then 
shifts towards 57N 140W and weakens to 1012 mb by Fri morning. Its
front moves across the Gulf through Fri morning.

$$

PKZ351-100130-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
345 AM AKST Wed Nov 9 2022

.TODAY...S wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind up to 20 kt becoming SW 15 to 30 kt after
midnight. Seas 9 to 13 ft. Rain showers.
.THU...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SUN...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.

$$

PKZ352-100130-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
345 AM AKST Wed Nov 9 2022

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TODAY...SW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.
.THU...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.SUN...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.

$$

140 
FZAK61 PAFC 100030
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
330 PM AKST Wed Nov 9 2022

Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W

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

PKZ399-101345-
330 PM AKST Wed Nov 9 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A 993 mb low at 57N 150W moves to 57N 138W at 1013 mb for Fri 
morning, then dissipates Fri afternoon. A new front approaches 
the Western Gulf Fri morning.

$$

PKZ351-101345-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
330 PM AKST Wed Nov 9 2022

.TONIGHT...S wind up to 20 kt becoming SW 15 to 30 kt after
midnight. Seas 11 ft. Rain showers.
.THU...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 10 to 25 kt becoming S after midnight. Seas 6 to
11 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ352-101345-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
330 PM AKST Wed Nov 9 2022

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

.TONIGHT...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.
.THU...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 10 to 25 kt becoming S 20 to 35 kt after
midnight. Seas 7 to 11 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 21 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.

$$

101 
FZAK61 PAFC 101210
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
310 AM AKST Thu Nov 10 2022

Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W

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

PKZ399-110130-
310 AM AKST Thu Nov 10 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A 998 mb low at 57N 146W moves to 57N 137W at 1013 mb for Fri 
morning, then dissipates Fri afternoon. A new front approaches the
Western Gulf Fri morning and a 985 mb low approaches 58N 155W by 
Sat morning.

$$

PKZ351-110130-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
310 AM AKST Thu Nov 10 2022

...GALE WARNING FRIDAY...

.TODAY...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 7 ft building to 8 to 13 ft in
the afternoon. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.

$$

PKZ352-110130-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
310 AM AKST Thu Nov 10 2022

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...

.TODAY...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 10 to 25 kt becoming S 20 to 35 kt after
midnight. Seas 7 to 11 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.MON...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.

$$

338 
FZAK61 PAFC 110026
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
326 PM AKST Thu Nov 10 2022

Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W

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

PKZ399-111400-
326 PM AKST Thu Nov 10 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A 998 mb low at 57N 146W moves to 57N 137W at 1013 mb for Fri 
morning, then dissipates Fri afternoon. A new front approaches the
Western Gulf Fri morning and a 985 mb low approaches 58N 155W by 
Sat morning.

$$

PKZ351-111400-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
326 PM AKST Thu Nov 10 2022

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

.TONIGHT...SW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 to 40 kt becoming 30 kt after midnight.
Seas 13 to 16 ft. Rain showers.
.SAT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 17 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.SUN...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...E wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.

$$

PKZ352-111400-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
326 PM AKST Thu Nov 10 2022

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TONIGHT...SW wind 10 to 25 kt becoming S 20 to 35 kt after
midnight. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 21 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.SUN...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.

$$

698 
FZAK61 PAFC 111241
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
341 AM AKST Fri Nov 11 2022

Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W

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

PKZ399-120145-
341 AM AKST Fri Nov 11 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A 1012 mb low 57N 139W dissipates as it moves into the Southeast 
Panhandle Fri afternoon. A front approaches the Western Gulf Fri 
morning and a 985 mb low near 58N 155W Sat morning dissipates by 
near Augustine Island through Sat afternoon. A following front 
lifts across the Gulf through Sun morning.

$$

PKZ351-120145-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
341 AM AKST Fri Nov 11 2022

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 25 to 40 kt diminishing to 20 to 30 kt after
midnight. Seas 15 ft. Rain showers.
.SAT...S wind 30 kt diminishing to 15 to 25 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 14 to 19 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...E wind up to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ352-120145-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
341 AM AKST Fri Nov 11 2022

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY...

.TODAY...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 21 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 30 kt becoming 20 to 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas
16 to 23 ft. Rain showers.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...E wind up to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

945 
FZAK61 PAFC 120026
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
326 PM AKST Fri Nov 11 2022

Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W

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

PKZ399-121415-
326 PM AKST Fri Nov 11 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...
A front moves across the Gulf through Sat afternoon. A 998 mb North 
Pacific low moves along the front to 59N 157W at 989 mb Sun 
afternoon. Its front extends across the Gulf through Sun afternoon.

$$

PKZ351-121415-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
326 PM AKST Fri Nov 11 2022

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 25 to 40 kt diminishing to 20 to 30 kt after
midnight. Seas 15 ft. Rain showers.
.SAT...S wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft. Rain showers.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.SUN...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft.
.MON THROUGH WED...E wind up to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ352-121415-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
326 PM AKST Fri Nov 11 2022

...GALE WARNING SATURDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 15 to 22 ft. Rain showers.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.MON THROUGH WED...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

523 
FZAK61 PAFC 121242
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
342 AM AKST Sat Nov 12 2022

Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W

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

PKZ399-130130-
342 AM AKST Sat Nov 12 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A front moves across the Gulf through Sat afternoon. A 993 mb 
North Pacific low moves to 59N 151W at 990 mb by Sun afternoon. 
Its front extends across the Gulf through Mon morning.

$$

PKZ351-130130-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
342 AM AKST Sat Nov 12 2022

...GALE WARNING SUNDAY...

.TODAY...S wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 15 to 18 ft. Rain showers.
.TONIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft.
.MON...N wind up to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.TUE THROUGH WED...E wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.

$$

PKZ352-130130-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
342 AM AKST Sat Nov 12 2022

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND SUNDAY...

.TODAY...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 17 to 21 ft. Rain showers.
.TONIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 25 to 40 kt becoming SW 15 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 14 to 20 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.MON THROUGH WED...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

353 
FZAK61 PAFC 130032
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
332 PM AKST Sat Nov 12 2022

Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W

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

PKZ399-131500-
332 PM AKST Sat Nov 12 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...
A 992 mb low will move to at 55N 152W tonight. The low then moves 
inland Sun evening. 

$$

PKZ351-131500-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
332 PM AKST Sat Nov 12 2022

...GALE WARNING SUNDAY...

.TONIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 35 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 25 kt becoming 15 kt after midnight. Seas
12 to 19 ft.
.MON...W wind up to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...E wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.

$$

PKZ352-131500-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
332 PM AKST Sat Nov 12 2022

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SUNDAY...

.TONIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 16 to 23 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.MON...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.

$$

921 
FZAK61 PAFC 131255
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
355 AM AKST Sun Nov 13 2022

Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W

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

PKZ399-140200-
355 AM AKST Sun Nov 13 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...
A 989 mb low at 54 153W will move north over the Kenai Peninsula 
this afternoon and then inland in the evening. High pressure will 
build in through Tuesday along the coast as a front grazes the 
southern Gulf. 

$$

PKZ351-140200-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
355 AM AKST Sun Nov 13 2022

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.MON...SW wind 10 kt becoming NE 15 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...E wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.

$$

PKZ352-140200-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
355 AM AKST Sun Nov 13 2022

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...S to SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 22 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.MON...Variable wind 15 kt becoming NE 20 to 30 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 10 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

600 
FZAK61 PAFC 140013
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
313 PM AKST Sun Nov 13 2022

Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W

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

PKZ399-141415-
313 PM AKST Sun Nov 13 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...
A 989 mb low at 59N 151W will move inland tonight. A front will move
northwestward across the eastern Gulf Tue. 

$$

PKZ351-141415-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
313 PM AKST Sun Nov 13 2022

.TONIGHT...SW wind 15 to 25 kt diminishing to up to 20 kt after
midnight. Seas 18 ft subsiding to 12 to 16 ft after midnight.
.MON...SW wind up to 15 kt becoming NE in the afternoon. Seas 8 to
13 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 20 kt increasing to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...E wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.

$$

PKZ352-141415-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
313 PM AKST Sun Nov 13 2022

...GALE WARNING MONDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.MON...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.TUE...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

344 
FZAK61 PAFC 141216
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
316 AM AKST Mon Nov 14 2022

Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W

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

PKZ399-150230-
316 AM AKST Mon Nov 14 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A front in the southeastern Gulf of Alaska will move 
northwestward across the Gulf to Kodiak Island and the 
Kenai Peninsula through Wed morning.

$$

PKZ351-150230-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
316 AM AKST Mon Nov 14 2022

.TODAY...S wind 15 kt becoming NE 10 to 20 kt in the 
afternoon. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.

$$

PKZ352-150230-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
316 AM AKST Mon Nov 14 2022

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND TUESDAY...

.TODAY...Variable wind 15 kt becoming NE 20 to 30 kt in the 
afternoon. Seas 10 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.TUE...E to NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...E wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

064 
FZAK61 PAFC 150050
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
350 PM AKST Mon Nov 14 2022

Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W

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

PKZ399-151430-
350 PM AKST Mon Nov 14 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A front in the southeastern Gulf of Alaska this afternoon will 
move northwestward across the Gulf to Kodiak Island and the Kenai 
Peninsula through Wed morning.

$$

PKZ351-151430-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
350 PM AKST Mon Nov 14 2022

.TONIGHT...NE wind 10 to 20 kt increasing to 25 kt after midnight.
Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.WED...E wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.

$$

PKZ352-151430-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
350 PM AKST Mon Nov 14 2022

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TUE...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.TUE NIGHT AND WED...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.

$$

908 
FZAK61 PAFC 151242
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
342 AM AKST Tue Nov 15 2022

Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W

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

PKZ399-160200-
342 AM AKST Tue Nov 15 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...
A front over the Western Gulf will remain nearly stationary while
slowly weakening through Thursday. 

$$

PKZ351-160200-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
342 AM AKST Tue Nov 15 2022

.TODAY...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.WED AND WED NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ352-160200-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
342 AM AKST Tue Nov 15 2022

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...E to NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TONIGHT AND WED...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...E wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.SAT...SE wind up to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.

$$

140 
FZAK61 PAFC 160021
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
321 PM AKST Tue Nov 15 2022

Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W

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

PKZ399-161415-
321 PM AKST Tue Nov 15 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A front over the Western Gulf will remain nearly stationary while
slowly weakening through Thursday. 

$$

PKZ351-161415-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
321 PM AKST Tue Nov 15 2022

.TONIGHT...E wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.WED...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.THU AND THU NIGHT...E wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SUN...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ352-161415-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
321 PM AKST Tue Nov 15 2022

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SUN...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.

$$

306 
FZAK61 PAFC 161227
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
327 AM AKST Wed Nov 16 2022

Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W

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

PKZ399-170230-
327 AM AKST Wed Nov 16 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A front over the Western Gulf will remain nearly stationary while
slowly weakening through Thu afternoon. An additional front will 
move into the Southern Gulf Fri morning.

$$

PKZ351-170230-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
327 AM AKST Wed Nov 16 2022

.TODAY...E wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.THU AND THU NIGHT...E wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SUN...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ352-170230-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
327 AM AKST Wed Nov 16 2022

.TODAY...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.THU...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.FRI...E wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

Southcentral and Southwest Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
431 AM AKDT Fri Nov 4 2022

.ANALYSIS AND UPPER LEVELS...

A broad, cold, upper-level trough and its associated low continues
to be parked over northern Alaska. A surface low can be seen on
Water Vapor Imagery early this morning located along the Gulf of
Alaska coast near Cordova. Clouds are beginning to fill in due to
the troughs orientation helping to reinvigorate light snow showers
across the Southcentral region early this morning. Radar returns
are observed over the Matanuska Valley, Anchorage, Prince William
Sound, and the eastern Kenai Peninsula regions. Much drier air is
being brought into the domain as the flow has turned northerly,
making the majority of accumulations light in nature.

Further west, cold air advection upstream of the aforementioned
trough is bringing colder temperatures and strong northerly winds
across the eastern Bering and Southwest Alaska. The Kuskokwim
Mountains continue to be effective in blocking low-level clouds
resulting in widespread clearer skies for the Bristol Bay region
and Kuskokwim Valley as shown on Nighttime Microphysics Satellite
Imagery this morning.

&&

.MODEL DISCUSSION...

Models remain in good overall synoptic agreement through the
short-term. Model spread grows slightly with the subtle features
such as the timing of weak upper-level waves and how they may
impact the gusty gap winds that will occur the next few days along
the Gulf coast. This will be the main forecast challenge in the
coming days.

&&

.AVIATION...

PANC...Dry northerly winds will continue today with gusty
conditions possible this afternoon, keeping conditions VFR.

&&

.SHORT TERM FORECAST SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA (Days 1 to 2: Today through
Saturday night)...

A change in the weather pattern will bring colder temperatures,
clearing skies, dry conditions, and strong gap winds across the
area. An upper level low with some light snow across Anchorage,
the Matanuska Valley and Kenai Peninsula is moving southeast
across the Kenai Peninsula and will move through the Gulf this
will set the stage for strong northerly gap winds today. Another
shortwave will dive southeast fairly quickly across Southwest
Alaska today and cross Kodiak Island by the afternoon and evening
hours producing a few snow showers. This shortwave will reinforce
the strong northerly gap winds. Another shortwave will dive south
Saturday and will bring even colder temperatures across the
Copper River Basin. This shortwave is expected to produce a fairly
strong Matanuska Valley winds where a High Wind Watch is in effect
Saturday morning through Sunday morning. However, there is
uncertainty on the strength of these winds. The current thinking
is that sustained winds will be up to 45 mph with gusts up to 60
to 65 mph. So there is low forecast confidence right now that a
High Wind Warning will be needed for the Matanuska Valley.
Additionally, winds will increase across Thompson Pass and Valdez
where there is higher confidence in stronger winds occurring.
Currently a High Wind Watch is in effect for this area from
Saturday morning through Sunday morning. Current thinking is gusts
of 75 to 80 mph.

&&

.SHORT TERM FORECAST SOUTHWEST ALASKA (Days 1 through 3)...

Another quick shot of snow showers pushes into Southwest Alaska
beginning early this morning with the approach of a surface low
pushing out of Russia. Southwesterly onshore winds will continue
through this morning, transitioning to northerly as the low tracks
across the western Alaska Range. Cold Arctic air fills in behind
the system, dragging across Southwest towards the Alaska
Peninsula. With the cold air advection comes increased gusty
winds, most notable through the Kuskokwim Delta and along the
AKPen, as well as through the gaps and passes south of the AKPen.
The heaviest snow is expected to fall just ahead of the peak
winds, though, the combination of new, transportable snow
accumulations (though minor) and lingering falling snow will
create visibility issues at times. As such, Blowing Snow Advisories
have been issued for both the Kuskokwim Delta and Bristol Bay.
Note that the main area of concern for blowing snow through
Bristol Bay will be along the AKPen, from Port Heiden up to
Iliamna. However, other areas along the coast such as Dillingham
and Cape Newenham may also see periods of reduced visibilities due
to blowing snow, but overall conditions in these areas should
remain above Advisory criteria. New snow accumulations of up to 4
inches is possible in the Kuskokwim Delta and lower Kuskokwim
Valley today, with highest amounts expected along the Mountain
ranges. Up to 2 inches of new snow accumulation is possible across
Bristol Bay.

Conditions begin to improve by early Saturday morning as the low
moves out and an upper level ridge approaches Southwest Alaska,
drying it out. Winds should keep temperatures from lowering too
much tonight, even with less cloud cover. Clearer skies overnight
Saturday may promote some radiation cooling, with temperatures
dropping into the single digits, sub-zero in the lower Kuskokwim
Valley.

&&

.SHORT TERM FORECAST BERING SEA/ALEUTIANS (Days 1 through 3)...

Cold air advection on the western flank of a surface low
traversing across Southwest Alaska will flow across the
Alaska Peninsula today. Gusty winds through the gaps and passes
south of the Alaska Peninsula are expected to increase this
evening and persist into Saturday morning. Additionally, areas of
snow and blowing snow may cause visibility issues along the
southern AKPen. There will be areas of freezing spray along the
immediate Southwest coast as well as south of the AKPen through
Saturday morning. Elsewhere, relatively benign weather is expected
underneath an upper level ridge. A frontal system moves into
the western Bering on Saturday morning and remains stationary
through Sunday morning. This is due to a North Pacific low pushing
northwards towards the Central Aleutians not allowing the front
to progress any further east. Gusty, storm force winds are expected
along the eastern edge of the North Pacific low and will reach
the Eastern Aleutians (near Nikolski) early Sunday morning. Along
with it will be areas of heavy precipitation for the Central and
Eastern Aleutians, Southern AKPen, and Pribilof Islands on Sunday.

&&

.LONG TERM FORECAST (Days 4 through 7: Monday through
Thursday)...

Strong model agreement in the synoptic pattern for Southwest
Alaska into Southcentral Monday shifts to mild uncertainty by
Wednesday. The cause of this divergence in solutions is a common
culprit, a deteriorating ridge over Southcentral. Models often
struggle on the breakdown of these ridges and tend to break them
down faster than what occurs. This will lead to some uncertainty
in the long term, particularly for how far east precipitation is
able to make it into Southcentral. The 12Z GFS solution breaks
down the ridge particularly quickly, swinging a low from the
Bristol Bay area into the Gulf by Tuesday afternoon. The 00Z
Canadian offers a more resilient ridge that fends off the low,
however swings a surface low bringing elevated precipitation
across Southcentral. Currently, it is difficult to tell how the
low will progress across the Alaska Peninsula due to the ridging.
Questions of how far north/east the low will push remain
debatable. Out west, after the low moves out to the east, much of
the strong precipitation features will have moved out and zonal
flow will set-up. Some models do suggest a North Pacific low
moving into the Central Aleutians by Thursday morning, however
this is not well agreed upon and time will tell. In summary, the
Bering Sea and Southwest Alaska is looking to be warmer and
wetter, while Southcentral will remain colder and drier.

&&

.AFC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PUBLIC...Winter Weather Advisory: 155, 161.
		 High Wind Watch: 111, 131.
		 Special Weather Statement: 125.
MARINE...Storm Warning: 120, 127, 130, 352.
		 Gale Warning: 119, 121, 125-126, 128-129, 131-132, 136,
					   138, 150, 155, 160, 165, 177-178, 180-181,
			           185, 351, 411-414.
		 Heavy Freezing Spray Warning: 120.
FIRE WEATHER...NONE.

&&

SYNOPSIS AND MODEL DISCUSSION...NSC
SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA...RC
SOUTHWEST ALASKA/BERING SEA/ALEUTIANS...KM
LONG TERM...CL

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
1056 AM AKDT FRI NOV 4 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0815 AM     SNOW             1 SSE SUTTON            61.71N 148.87W
11/04/2022  M4.3 INCH        MATANUSKA-SUSITNA  AK   PUBLIC

            STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL.

0614 AM     SNOW             EAGLE RIVER             61.30N 149.53W
11/04/2022  M4.6 INCH        ANCHORAGE          AK   NWS EMPLOYEE

            PREVIOUS STORM TOTAL 4.4 INCHES TOTAL 9.0
            INCHES STORM TOTAL CURRENT: FLURRIES, 18F.

0928 AM     SNOW             15 E ANCHORAGE          61.23N 149.44W
11/04/2022  M6.8 INCH        ANCHORAGE          AK   PUBLIC

            TOTAL SNOW SINCE 10:30PM THURSDAY. VERY
            LIGHT SNOW STILL FALLING.

0949 AM     SNOW             11 SSE ANCHORAGE        61.07N 149.77W
11/04/2022  M0.8 INCH        ANCHORAGE          AK   PUBLIC

            NEW SNOW OVERNIGHT.

&&