Gale Warning 784, NWS Anchorage, AK

471 
FZAK62 PAFC 221147
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
247 AM AKST Thu Dec 22 2022

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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

PKZ499-230200-
247 AM AKST Thu Dec 22 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A stationary front extends from the eastern Aleutians northwest 
through the central Bering. A 970 mb low at 52N 161W tracks over 
54N 167W at 975 mb this afternoon. The low moves to 52N 178E at 
985 mb by Fri morning and then exits into the North Pacific 
through Sat morning.

$$

PKZ411-230200-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
247 AM AKST Thu Dec 22 2022

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 17 to 26 ft. Snow and rain.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 19 to 25 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 18 to 22 ft. Snow.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 20 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 21 ft.

$$

PKZ412-230200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
247 AM AKST Thu Dec 22 2022

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 45 kt. Seas 22 to 25 ft. Rain with snow.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 45 kt. Seas 20 to 25 ft. Snow and rain.
.FRI...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 16 to 23 ft. Snow and rain.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 20 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...N wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.

$$

PKZ413-230200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
247 AM AKST Thu Dec 22 2022

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.

$$

PKZ414-230200-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
247 AM AKST Thu Dec 22 2022

...STORM WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 19 to 24 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft. Snow with rain.
.FRI...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.MON...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.

$$

226 
FZAK62 PAFC 230004
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
304 PM AKST Thu Dec 22 2022

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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

PKZ499-231415-
304 PM AKST Thu Dec 22 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A stationary front extends east across the central Bering Sea 
from the Alaska Peninsula. A 977 mb low at 54N 165W tracks to 54N 
170W at 986 mb Fri morning then dissipates. A 974 mb low forms 
near 57N 162W at midnight Fri and moves to 56N 162W by Sat 
afternoon at 970 mb.

$$

PKZ411-231415-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
304 PM AKST Thu Dec 22 2022

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 18 to 24 ft. Rain.
.FRI...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 17 to 23 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft.
.SAT...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.

$$

PKZ412-231415-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
304 PM AKST Thu Dec 22 2022

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 20 to 26 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 16 to 22 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.TUE...N wind 30 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ413-231415-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
304 PM AKST Thu Dec 22 2022

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 18 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.

$$

PKZ414-231415-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
304 PM AKST Thu Dec 22 2022

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

.TONIGHT...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT...N wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

592 
FZAK62 PAFC 231237
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
337 AM AKST Fri Dec 23 2022

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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

PKZ499-240230-
337 AM AKST Fri Dec 23 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A low weakens near 54N 167W while a 988 mb low at 52N 176E tracks
into the North Pacific. A front extending east across the Bering 
from the eastern Aleutians weakens today as it moves west. A 977 
mb low forms over 57N 162W by Sun morning.

$$

PKZ411-240230-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
337 AM AKST Fri Dec 23 2022

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft.
.SAT...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...N wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.

$$

PKZ412-240230-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
337 AM AKST Fri Dec 23 2022

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 15 to 21 ft. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 18 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...N wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ413-240230-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
337 AM AKST Fri Dec 23 2022

...GALE WARNING SATURDAY...

.TODAY...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 17 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 17 ft.
.SUN...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.MON...NW wind up to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE...NE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ414-240230-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
337 AM AKST Fri Dec 23 2022

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

.TODAY...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...N wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.MON...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.TUE...SE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 7 ft.

$$

390 
FZAK62 PAFC 232341
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
241 PM AKST Fri Dec 23 2022

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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

PKZ499-241400-
241 PM AKST Fri Dec 23 2022

.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

High pressure moves east to west across the Bering Sea through 
Sun afternoon. A decaying southern Bering front slides into the 
north Pacific Sat morning. Several troughs rotate over the eastern
Bering through Sun afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-241400-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
241 PM AKST Fri Dec 23 2022

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft.
.SAT...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 20 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.WED...N wind 30 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ412-241400-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
241 PM AKST Fri Dec 23 2022

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING SATURDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft. Heavy freezing 
spray E of 174W.
.SUN...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 23 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft.
.MON THROUGH WED...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ413-241400-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
241 PM AKST Fri Dec 23 2022

...GALE WARNING SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 18 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 18 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.WED...N wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ414-241400-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
241 PM AKST Fri Dec 23 2022

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT...N wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
Snow showers.
.SUN...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.MON...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.TUE...SE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 7 ft.
.WED...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

443 
FZAK62 PAFC 241217
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
317 AM AKST Sat Dec 24 2022

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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

PKZ499-250230-
317 AM AKST Sat Dec 24 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A decaying southern Bering front exits into the North Pacific 
this morning while high pressure builds from east to west across 
the Bering Sea. Several troughs rotate over the eastern and 
southern Bering through Mon morning.

$$

PKZ411-250230-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
317 AM AKST Sat Dec 24 2022

...GALE WARNING SUNDAY...

.TODAY...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 20 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.WED...N wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.

$$

PKZ412-250230-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
317 AM AKST Sat Dec 24 2022

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SUNDAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 17 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft. Freezing spray. Snow
showers.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.MON THROUGH WED...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ413-250230-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
317 AM AKST Sat Dec 24 2022

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 18 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 14 to 17 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft. Freezing spray. Snow
showers.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.MON THROUGH WED...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.

$$

PKZ414-250230-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
317 AM AKST Sat Dec 24 2022

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING TODAY AND SUNDAY...

.TODAY...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
Snow.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.MON...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.TUE...NW wind up to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.WED...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.

$$

952 
FZAK62 PAFC 250045
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
345 PM AKST Sat Dec 24 2022

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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

PKZ499-251430-
345 PM AKST Sat Dec 24 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

Multiple troughs rotate across the eastern Bering through Mon
evening. A 975 mb low develops near 55N 172W Sun afternoon and 
moves to 53N 179W at 972mb Mon afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-251430-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
345 PM AKST Sat Dec 24 2022

...GALE WARNING SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 24 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 20 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ412-251430-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
345 PM AKST Sat Dec 24 2022

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH SUNDAY...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft. Heavy freezing 
spray E of 173W.
.SUN...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft. Heavy freezing 
spray E of 173W.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. 
Freezing spray. Snow showers.
.MON...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...N wind 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.

$$

PKZ413-251430-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
345 PM AKST Sat Dec 24 2022

.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
Freezing spray. Snow showers.
.MON...E wind up to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.MON NIGHT...E wind up to 15 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ414-251430-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
345 PM AKST Sat Dec 24 2022

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH SUNDAY...

.TONIGHT...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
Heavy freezing spray. Snow.
.SUN...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
Heavy freezing spray N of 57N. Snow showers.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
Freezing spray. Snow.
.MON...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NW wind up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.TUE...W wind up to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.

$$

096 
FZAK62 PAFC 251239
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
339 AM AKST Sun Dec 25 2022

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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

PKZ499-260145-
339 AM AKST Sun Dec 25 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

Multiple troughs rotate across the eastern Bering through Mon
evening. A 979 mb low 56N 172W moves to 54N 176W at 971mb Mon 
morning. There is a second low at 956 mb Mon morning near 57N 
150W Mon morning. This low will weaken to 975mb Tuesday morning 
and exit the region. 

$$

PKZ411-260145-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
339 AM AKST Sun Dec 25 2022

...GALE WARNING THROUGH MONDAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 25 to 35 kt becoming N 30 to 45 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 17 to 25 ft. Snow showers.
.MON...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 25 ft. Freezing spray. Snow
showers.
.MON NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ412-260145-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
339 AM AKST Sun Dec 25 2022

...GALE WARNING THROUGH MONDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft. Heavy freezing 
spray. Snow showers.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Freezing spray.
Snow showers.
.MON...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.TUE...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ413-260145-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
339 AM AKST Sun Dec 25 2022

.TODAY...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft. Freezing spray.
Snow showers.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON...SE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.TUE...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ414-260145-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
339 AM AKST Sun Dec 25 2022

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH MONDAY... 

.TODAY...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Heavy freezing spray. 
Snow.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft. Heavy freezing 
spray. Snow.
.MON...N wind up to 20 kt becoming NW in the afternoon. Seas 4 to
9 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...W wind up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

031 
FZAK62 PAFC 252342
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
242 PM AKST Sun Dec 25 2022

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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

PKZ499-261400-
242 PM AKST Sun Dec 25 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 976 mb low near 55N 173W transitions to a complex low with 
multiple centers over the Western and Central Aleutians through 
Tue afternoon. To its south, multiple smaller troughs rotate 
eastward across the Eastern Aleutians through Tue afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-261400-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
242 PM AKST Sun Dec 25 2022

...GALE WARNING THROUGH MONDAY...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to 26 ft. Snow showers.
.MON...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 25 ft. Snow.
.MON NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
Freezing spray. Snow.
.TUE AND TUE NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ412-261400-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
242 PM AKST Sun Dec 25 2022

...GALE WARNING THROUGH MONDAY...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...E wind up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ413-261400-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
242 PM AKST Sun Dec 25 2022

.TONIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON...SE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...SE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...E wind up to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ414-261400-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
242 PM AKST Sun Dec 25 2022

.TONIGHT...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...SE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 8 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

485 
FZAK62 PAFC 261246
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
346 AM AKST Mon Dec 26 2022

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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

PKZ499-270200-
346 AM AKST Mon Dec 26 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 972 mb low near 54N 176W transitions to a complex low with 
multiple centers over the Western and Central Aleutians through 
Tue afternoon. South of the chain, multiple smaller troughs 
rotate eastward across the Eastern Aleutians through Tue 
afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-270200-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
346 AM AKST Mon Dec 26 2022

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft. Snow.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Freezing spray.
Snow.
.TUE...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft. Freezing spray. Snow.
.TUE NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ412-270200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
346 AM AKST Mon Dec 26 2022

.TODAY...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft. Freezing spray.
Snow.
.TONIGHT...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...E wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...N wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ413-270200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
346 AM AKST Mon Dec 26 2022

.TODAY...SE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...E wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.

$$

PKZ414-270200-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
346 AM AKST Mon Dec 26 2022

.TODAY...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...SW wind up to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

629 
FZAK62 PAFC 270005
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
305 PM AKST Mon Dec 26 2022

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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

PKZ499-271415-
305 PM AKST Mon Dec 26 2022
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 970 mb complex low with multiple centers rotates around the 
central and western Aleutians and then becomes a single center 970 
mb low near 50N 177W Wed afternoon. A 956 mb North Pacific low moves 
to 53N 162W Wed afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-271415-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
305 PM AKST Mon Dec 26 2022

.TONIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Snow.
.TUE AND TUE NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.WED...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ412-271415-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
305 PM AKST Mon Dec 26 2022

.TONIGHT...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.TUE AND TUE NIGHT...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.WED...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...N wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ413-271415-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
305 PM AKST Mon Dec 26 2022

.TONIGHT...SE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.WED...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT THROUGH SAT...N wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.

$$

PKZ414-271415-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
305 PM AKST Mon Dec 26 2022

.TONIGHT...S wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.WED...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

Southcentral and Southwest Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
533 AM AKST Wed Dec 21 2022

.ANALYSIS AND UPPER LEVELS...

Cold and clear conditions continue to blanket much of the
southern Mainland as high pressure lingers overhead and cold
Arctic air filters into the valleys. For Southcentral, the
coldest temperatures persist across portions of the Copper River
Basin and Mat-Su Valleys (-20s to -40s). Patchy fog and low
stratus developed overnight across the Anchorage area south to the
northwestern Kenai Peninsula. Light snowfall has started for the
western Chugach and eastern Kenai Mountains this morning as a
result of a weakening low pressure system near Prince William
Sound.

For Southwest Alaska, not only are conditions clear and cold, but
they are very windy, too, especially along the coast. The already
frigid temperatures coupled with gusty northeasterly offshore
winds is creating very cold wind chills for the Kuskokwim Delta,
as low as 45 below zero. Thus, a Wind Chill Advisory remains in
effect until late this morning for the Kuskokwim Delta.

Out west, a stationary front drapes across much of the domain,
specifically from the eastern Aleutians northwest to the western
Bering. Strong and widespread easterly winds accompany the front,
where gusts to storm-force are expected. Rain is occurring for the
eastern Aleutians, while the Pribilof Islands are getting snow
with the cooler temperatures.

&&

.MODEL DISCUSSION...

Models are coming into better agreement with the synoptic pattern
expected for the next few days. There is consensus for a front to
lift into the southern Gulf by this evening and then remain
nearly stationary over the entire Gulf until the end of the work
week. The associated low center is generally advertised to reach
the southern Gulf by Friday morning, however model agreement
begins to diverge beyond this time in regards to the exact track
and placement of the low. Out west, there is good agreement that
the large stationary front will begin to break down late Thursday
into Friday as a North Pacific surface low elongates and tracks
into the southern Bering.

&&

.AVIATION...

PANC...Patchy fog and low stratus may continue to move in and out
of the Anchorage terminal area through the morning. VFR
conditions and light northerly winds will otherwise persist
outside of any periods of low stratus that manage to move back
over the terminal.

&&

.SHORT TERM FORECAST SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA (Days 1 through 3:
Today through Friday)...

A ridge to the north and another ridge across the Gulf with a
trough of low pressure that is shearing apart will bring mostly
clear skies and below normal temperatures through Friday. Patchy
areas of fog and stratus are expected through the morning around
Anchorage and along and near the Knik Arm as well as parts of the
eastern Kenai Peninsula to near Soldotna. Lingering mid level
clouds across the Copper River Basin have kept temperatures a bit
warmer than past couple of night, but these clouds are expected to
clear out later this morning. A shortwave will move southward
today a may slightly increase the northerly winds especially near
Valdez, Thompson Pass and the Copper River Delta where the best
energy will be albeit fairly weak.

Our attention then turns to a frontal system moving into the
southern Gulf and Kodiak Island later today. This will bring a
quick shot of snow before changing to rain in most populated
areas including Kodiak City where an inch or two of snowfall is
expected. Light snow will also push into the eastern Kenai
Peninsula where a couple inches of snow are possible in populated
areas. Winds will also increase significantly with gales quickly
ramping up to high end gales and pockets of storm force winds
across the southern Gulf, Shelikof Strait, and the Barren Islands.
Even pockets of hurricane force wind gusts are possible in these
areas but are expected to be short lived. This front will stall
across the southern Gulf and slowly weaken late Thursday into
Friday with the winds slowly decreasing.

Finally, another stronger shortwave will move towards
Southcentral Thursday night and Friday which will bring colder air
towards the Copper River Basin along with a tightening pressure
gradient between a surface high across northern Alaska and a low
pressure system across the southern Gulf. These forces will
combine and may produce strong winds across the Matanuska Valley
with winds gusts up to 60 mph beginning Thursday night and
continuing into Friday. Winds may also increase across Thompson
Pass and Valdez where gust of 55 to 65 mph are possible. There is
a chance that these winds could reach high wind criteria of 75
mph, however confidence is low right now. Stay tuned as we refine
the forecast.

&&

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

An upper-level low located north of Bethel continues to track
northwestward across the region today. Simultaneously a ridge of
high pressure will be pushed back over Southwest as a North
Pacific low tracks towards the eastern Aleutians. This will
result in warmer temperatures across the region and a mix of rain
and snow showers over the Alaska Peninsula this afternoon into
Thursday morning. A chance of light snow showers is possible for
the Bristol Bay and Kuskokwim Delta coasts as the low moves
northward into the eastern Bering Sea Thursday afternoon and
evening. Cooler temperatures will work their way back into the
region for Friday, but will mostly stay in the single digit
positives for day-time highs and then drop to single digit
negatives for night-time lows as cloud cover will help moderate
temperatures. The exception will be the Kuskokwim Valley where
night-time lows could drop to the double digit negatives. Drier
weather and offshore flow will continue across the region through
Saturday, except along portions of the Alaska Peninsula as
easterly to southeasterly flow could cause additional rain showers
for upslope locations.

&&

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

An active weather pattern will persist through the forecast
period. A stationary front associated with a low in the western
Bering, is currently extending from the eastern Aleutians
northwest through the central Bering. This front is aiding in
tightening the pressure gradient between the low pressure in the
western Bering and the high pressure located over Mainland Alaska,
resulting in gusty conditions throughout the central Bering to
the northwest Bering. Widespread gales are located in the Bering
along with a southeast to northwest oriented belt of storm force
winds that exists over the central Bering. Storm force winds also
develop on the Bering and Pacific sides of the Alaska Peninsula
tonight into Thursday morning as a North Pacific low and its
associated front both lift northward and track into the region.
Rain should be the main precipitation type with this system with
the possibility of a rain/snow mix as well in some locations. One
thing to note is that the Pribilof Islands could have enough
dynamic cooling from higher precipitation intensity to produce a
period of snow for tonight into early Thursday and then switch
back over to a rain/snow mix. Winds will start to relax heading
into the weekend with the continued chance of precipitation across
the region as multiple systems traverse through the Bering.

.LONG TERM FORECAST (Days 4 through 7: Saturday through
Tuesday)...

Overall synoptic pattern appears to be in agreement, but the
details of the forecast could have quite a different result. In
the upper levels, an upper trough elongates as it dips southwest
across the state. This low appears to cut off and continue
westward where a broad area of troughing exists this weekend
through Tuesday. This offshore motion would help with advecting
cooler air out of the interior, especially this weekend.
Temperatures below normal could linger into next week with this
flow regime. Meanwhile, the weather becomes more active in the
Gulf with southeasterly flow and multiple easterly waves passing
along the coast. The coldest temperatures over Southcentral will
be this weekend, followed by a rebound to more seasonable
temperatures for the week.

&&

.AFC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PUBLIC...WIND CHILL ADVISORY: 155.
		 FLOOD WARNING: 185.
MARINE...STORM WARNING: 130-132, 138, 150, 155, 160, 165, 179-181,
						185, 351, 352, 411, 412, 414
		 GALE WARNING: 119, 120, 136, 137, 139, 140, 170-172, 413.
		 HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY: 130, 139, 140, 160, 180, 181, 185.
FIRE WEATHER...NONE.

&&

SYNOPSIS AND MODEL DISCUSSION...AF
SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA...RC
SOUTHWEST ALASKA/BERING SEA/ALEUTIANS...NS
LONG TERM...VR