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Gale Warning 340, NWS Anchorage, AK

April 15, 2024

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this gale warning at Apr 15, 2024, 2:33 AM AKDT. It was in force for 5 days. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Apr 15, 2024, 2:33 AM AKDT (10:33 UTC)
Expired
Apr 19, 2024, 3:37 PM AKDT
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

The text

As transmitted.

357 
FZAK61 PAFC 151033
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
233 AM AKDT Mon Apr 15 2024

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.

PKZ399-160015-
233 AM AKDT Mon Apr 15 2024
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...
High pressure moves over the Gulf through Tue morning. A front
enters the western Gulf Tue evening.

$$

PKZ351-160015-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
233 AM AKDT Mon Apr 15 2024

.TODAY...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.

$$

PKZ352-160015-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
233 AM AKDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...GALE WARNING TUESDAY...

.TODAY...SW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 15 to 30 kt becoming E 25 to 40 kt in the
afternoon.
Seas 5 ft building to 6 to 11 ft in the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.

$$
9 follow-up statements
334 
FZAK61 PAFC 152303
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
303 PM AKDT Mon Apr 15 2024

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.

PKZ399-161315-
303 PM AKDT Mon Apr 15 2024
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

High pressure moves through the Gulf through Tue evening. 
A front enters the western Gulf Tue evening.

$$

PKZ351-161315-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
303 PM AKDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...GALE WARNING TUESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.WED...E wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 16 to 20 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.

$$

PKZ352-161315-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
303 PM AKDT Mon Apr 15 2024

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

.TONIGHT...S wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 5 ft building to 6 to 11 ft 
in the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Rain.
.WED...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 17 to 21 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 16 to 20 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.

$$
732 
FZAK61 PAFC 161120
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
320 AM AKDT Tue Apr 16 2024

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.

PKZ399-170015-
320 AM AKDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

High pressure moves across the Gulf through this evening. A front
enters the western Gulf this evening. The 996 mb North Pacific low
moves to 55N 158W Wed morning.

$$

PKZ351-170015-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
320 AM AKDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.WED...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft. Rain.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 17 to 22 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.

$$

PKZ352-170015-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
320 AM AKDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...GALE WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Rain.
.WED...SE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 17 to 23 ft. Rain.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 17 to 22 ft.
.THU...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 20 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.

$$
455 
FZAK61 PAFC 162313
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
313 PM AKDT Tue Apr 16 2024

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.

PKZ399-171345-
313 PM AKDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

The Eastern Gulf high pressure moves over Southeast Alaska Thu 
morning. A front moves over the Western Gulf through Thu afternoon.

$$

PKZ351-171345-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
313 PM AKDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...GALE WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.WED...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft. Rain.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 17 to 22 ft. Rain.
.THU...E wind 35 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 14 to 18 ft.
.FRI...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.

$$

PKZ352-171345-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
313 PM AKDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...GALE WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 25 to 40 kt increasing to 35 to 45 kt after
midnight. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Rain.
.WED...SE wind 35 to 45 kt diminishing to 25 to 40 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 17 to 24 ft. Rain.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 21 ft. Rain.
.THU...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.FRI...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.

$$
433 
FZAK61 PAFC 171106
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
306 AM AKDT Wed Apr 17 2024

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.

PKZ399-180015-
306 AM AKDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A front moves over the Western Gulf through Thu afternoon.

$$

PKZ351-180015-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
306 AM AKDT Wed Apr 17 2024

...GALE WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY...

.TODAY...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 17 to 22 ft. Rain.
.THU...E wind 35 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 14 to 18 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.

$$

PKZ352-180015-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
306 AM AKDT Wed Apr 17 2024

...GALE WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 35 to 45 kt diminishing to 25 to 40 kt in
the afternoon. Seas 17 to 24 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 21 ft. Rain.
.THU...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SUN...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.

$$
121 
FZAK61 PAFC 172220
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
220 PM AKDT Wed Apr 17 2024

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.

PKZ399-181315-
220 PM AKDT Wed Apr 17 2024

.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A front extends over Kodiak Island and the Western Gulf through 
Fri afternoon.

$$

PKZ351-181315-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
220 PM AKDT Wed Apr 17 2024

...GALE WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 17 to 22 ft. Rain.
.THU...E wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.

$$

PKZ352-181315-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
220 PM AKDT Wed Apr 17 2024

...GALE WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 21 ft. Rain.
.THU...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.

$$
389 
FZAK61 PAFC 181158
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
358 AM AKDT Thu Apr 18 2024

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.

PKZ399-190130-
358 AM AKDT Thu Apr 18 2024
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A front extends over Kodiak Island and the Western and Central Gulf
through Sat morning.

$$

PKZ351-190130-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
358 AM AKDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...E wind 40 kt. Seas 16 to 20 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 16 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...SE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.

$$

PKZ352-190130-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
358 AM AKDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt diminishing to 15 to 30 kt 
after midnight. Seas 12 to 19 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...SE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.

$$
611 
FZAK61 PAFC 182338
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
338 PM AKDT Thu Apr 18 2024

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.

PKZ399-191400-
338 PM AKDT Thu Apr 18 2024
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A front extends over Kodiak Island and the Gulf through Sat 
afternoon.

$$

PKZ351-191400-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
338 PM AKDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TONIGHT...E wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.SAT...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...S wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.

$$

PKZ352-191400-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
338 PM AKDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind up to 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...S wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.

$$
383 
FZAK61 PAFC 191207
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
407 AM AKDT Fri Apr 19 2024

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.

PKZ399-200245-
407 AM AKDT Fri Apr 19 2024
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A front extends over Kodiak Island and the Gulf through Sat 
afternoon and then dissipates. 

$$

PKZ351-200245-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
407 AM AKDT Fri Apr 19 2024

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...E wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 15 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft. Rain.
.SAT...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind up to 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...S wind up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.

$$

PKZ352-200245-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
407 AM AKDT Fri Apr 19 2024

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind up to 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.

$$
837 
FZAK61 PAFC 192337
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
337 PM AKDT Fri Apr 19 2024

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.

PKZ399-201345-
337 PM AKDT Fri Apr 19 2024
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A front extends over Kodiak Island and the Gulf through Sat 
afternoon and then dissipates. Weak low pressure lingers near 
Kodiak Island through Sun afternoon.

$$

PKZ351-201345-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
337 PM AKDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.TONIGHT...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft. Rain.
.SAT...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...S wind up to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON THROUGH WED...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.

$$

PKZ352-201345-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
337 PM AKDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind up to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.SUN...S wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.MON THROUGH WED...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 8 ft.

$$

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Anchorage, AK wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Apr 14, 4:01 PM AKDT, 10 hours 32 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 14, 4:01 PM AKDT, 10 hours 32 minutes before
Southcentral and Southwest Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
401 PM AKDT Sun Apr 14 2024

.SHORT TERM FORECAST SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA (Days 1 through 3: Tonight
through Wednesday)...

The near-term forecast of sunny and benign weather remains on
track through Monday evening. From Tuesday afternoon through
Wednesday, however, major forecast updates have been made for the
next storm moving in near Kodiak Island. For this storm, we're
monitoring the potential for heavy precipitation/flood potential
and strong winds for Kodiak Island.

Diving into the details...a high pressure ridge is currently
moving in from the west, creating a beautifully sunny Sunday for
all of Southcentral Alaska. Temperatures climb into the 40s this
afternoon under abundant sunshine, leading to localized areas of
sea breezes along the coast. Gusty gap winds through Whittier and
Seward will linger through early Monday morning before shutting
off as the ridge firmly establishes itself overhead.

Similarly pleasant weather is expected through most of Monday,
but cloud cover and precipitation chances increase by evening as
a shortwave over Western Alaska begins to displace our fair
weather ridge. As the ridge moves eastward, southerly flow behind
it will lead to light upslope precipitation along the Gulf coast
of Kodiak Island, the Alaska Range, Eastern Kenai Peninsula, and
Prince William Sound.

From Tuesday through Wednesday, two lows merge south of the Alaska
Peninsula and push a front northeastward into Southcentral. The
biggest change since the previous forecast package has been to
speed up the front's progression and greatly increase precipitation
amounts for Kodiak Island. We have moderate confidence that the
Gulf coast of Kodiak Island will see sustained winds to gale force
and moderate to heavy precipitation from Tuesday night through
early Wednesday morning.

What's less certain is the total duration of precipitation for
Kodiak Island. There is a chance that Kodiak Island could see
sustained moderate to heavy precipitation through Friday, which
could lead to flooding concerns. Ultimately, this will depend on
the evolution of the low complex south of the Alaska Peninsula,
and how embedded surface lows affect the orientation and track of
the front. Given how impactful this front could be, please stay
tuned as we continue to update the forecast.

-KC

&&

.SHORT TERM FORECAST SOUTHWEST ALASKA, BERING SEA, AND ALEUTIAN
ISLANDS (Days 1 through 3: Tonight through Wednesday)...

This afternoon, the eastern Bering Sea and Southwest mainland
Alaska are under high pressure at the surface and aloft, while a
fairly strong low is entering the southern Bering Sea near Adak.
The high pressure has kept precipitation out of the area, but
large portions of southwest Alaska are under stratus clouds as a
result of the subsidence underneath the ridge. These clouds are
unlikely to break except for some areas in the Bristol Bay region
through early this evening. After that, they should pack in again.

The low near Adak is not going to waste much time moving to the
north as it is expected to be just west of Nunivak Island Monday
afternoon and then up to the Bering Strait Monday night. The
majority of impactful weather in the region will be associated
with this low, and especially along the front as it moves over
the Pribilof Islands late tonight and to the Kuskokwim Delta
coast Monday. This front will bring strong winds across the Bering
Sea region. One of the biggest forecast questions will be how
much blowing snow develops for the Pribilof Islands tonight and
the Kuskokwim Delta coast tomorrow. The winds in these area will
be south-to-southeast which puts them in the warm advection sector
of the low. In spite of this, the amount of cold air aloft should
be sufficient to keep precipitation type mostly snow or all snow
for these areas. The timing of the front tonight in the Pribilof
Islands makes it more likely to get some blowing snow there, but
there is also all open water near them which should keep temperatures
just at freezing or a little above freezing all night. While
precipitation will remain snow, it will likely limit the amount of
blowing snow to the heaviest precipitation just before frontal
passage and the limited visibilities may be more due to snow
intensity and winds and not from resuspended snow since the snow
will be wet and heavy. This heavy, wet snow will also visit
Nunivak Island and then western coast line of the Kuskokwim Delta
tomorrow afternoon. Precipitation should remain snow there as
well, but blowing snow will be limited to the most intense time of
snowfall due to temperatures being at or above freezing for most
of the event.

After this low moves through, southwest Alaska and the eastern
half of the Bering Sea will remain in an active weather pattern as
a cold upper level trough digs southward into the central Bering
Sea Tuesday night into Wednesday. At the same time, a low south of
the Gulf of Alaska will track toward the Alaska Peninsula bringing
in warm air and a lot of moisture.

&&

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

An amplified pattern will be in place on Thursday with a longwave
trough stretching from western Alaska to south of the Eastern
Aleutians. Anchored in place, through at least Thursday, will be
a vertically stacked low to the south of the Alaska Peninsula.
Enhanced northerly flow over the Bering with below normal
temperatures are forecast across the Bering into the Central
Aleutians Thursday. Downstream of the trough, southeasterly flow
will bring plentiful moisture into the western Gulf along with
warmer temperatures. Kodiak Island, in particular, will be in the
cross hairs of a potential atmospheric river. With an initial
round of precipitation on Wednesday, renewed and heavier rainfall
will be possible Thursday into Friday as the stacked low south of
the AKPEN remains largely stationary. There is quite a bit of
uncertainty in how far north the front and steady precipitation
will make it. Portions of the Kenai Peninsula and Prince William
Sound could see a period of steady precipitation (primarily in the
form of rain at sea level) mid to late week, or it could stay
mostly dry if the front stalls to the south. Details to resolve
over the coming days will be how far south and west the low moves
while south of the AKPEN. The deterministic GFS continues to trend
well west of ensemble guidance, which could change the location
of the atmospheric river entirely by the middle of next week, and
will certainly have implications on precipitation chances for
Kodiak as well as the Gulf coast.

BL

.AVIATION...

PANC...VFR conditions and light winds will persist through Monday
morning. The Turnagain Arm wind will return late Monday afternoon
and evening in response to the Bering low tracking up the west
coast of Alaska. With the low so far away, the winds will be gusty
but this will be a "weaker" wind event as far as these tend to go.

MTL

&&

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 15, 2:44 AM AKDTGale WarningAFC3 days
Apr 15, 2:44 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC12 hr
Apr 15, 2:51 AM AKDTGale WarningAFC12 hr
Apr 15, 2:51 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC12 hr
Apr 15, 9:55 AM AKDTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFC12 hr
Apr 15, 3:03 PM AKDTGale WarningAFC4 days
Apr 15, 3:10 PM AKDTGale WarningAFC60 hr
Apr 15, 3:10 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC24 hr
Apr 15, 3:10 PM AKDTStorm WarningAFC60 hr
Apr 15, 3:17 PM AKDTGale WarningAFC60 hr
Apr 15, 3:17 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC60 hr
Apr 15, 3:17 PM AKDTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC60 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.