Storm Warning 162, NWS Anchorage, AK

946 
FZAK51 PAFC 041630 AAA
CWFAER

Coastal Waters Forecast...UPDATED
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
730 AM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.

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.

PKZ197-050530-
730 AM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE NORTH GULF COAST+KODIAK ISLAND WATERS+
COOK INLET...

A 999 mb low near Montague Island remains nearly stationary and 
dissipates Mon afternoon. A front from a 950 mb low in the Bering 
Sea enters the Western Gulf starting Monday afternoon. The front 
reaches the north Gulf coast by late Tue morning, and moves 
completely onshore by Wed morning.

$$

PKZ710-050530-
Cape Suckling to Gravel Point out to 15 NM-
730 AM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...STORM WARNING TUESDAY...

.TODAY...E wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt increasing to 40 kt after midnight. 
Seas 9 ft.
.TUE...E wind 60 kt. Seas 17 ft. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.WED...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...E wind 25 kt. Seas 16 ft.

$$

PKZ711-050530-
Gravel Point to Cape Cleare out to 15 NM-
730 AM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...STORM WARNING TUESDAY...

.TODAY...E wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 kt increasing to 45 kt after midnight. 
Seas 5 ft building to 10 ft after midnight.
.TUE...E wind 60 kt becoming S 35 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 18 ft. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas 17 ft.

$$

PKZ712-050530-
Cape Suckling to Cape Cleare from 15 to 75 NM-
730 AM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...STORM WARNING TUESDAY...

.TODAY...W wind 30 kt becoming SW 20 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 11 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt increasing to 45 kt after midnight. 
Seas 7 ft building to 11 ft after midnight. Rain.
.TUE...SE wind 55 kt becoming S 25 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 17 ft. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 20 ft.

$$

PKZ715-050530-
Cape Cleare to Gore Point out to 15 NM-
730 AM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT AND TUESDAY...

.TODAY...N wind 20 kt in the morning becoming variable 10 kt. 
Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt increasing to 50 kt after midnight. 
Seas 4 ft building to 12 ft after midnight. Rain.
.TUE...E wind 50 kt becoming S 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 16 ft.
Rain showers.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.WED...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.FRI...N wind 15 kt. Seas 17 ft.

$$

PKZ716-050530-
Cape Cleare to Gore Point from 15 to 75 NM-
730 AM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT AND TUESDAY...

.TODAY...W wind 30 kt becoming SW 20 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 11 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt becoming E 50 kt after midnight. 
Seas 6 ft building to 14 ft after midnight. Rain.
.TUE...SE wind 50 kt becoming S 30 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 17 ft. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.WED...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.THU...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 19 ft.

$$

PKZ714-050530-
Resurrection Bay-
730 AM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

.TODAY...N wind 15 kt in the morning becoming variable 
less than 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Rain.
.TUE...S wind 10 kt increasing to 20 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 2 ft building to 4 ft in the afternoon. Rain showers.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...S wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.

$$

PKZ724-050530-
Northwest Prince William Sound-
730 AM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...GALE WARNING TUESDAY...

.TODAY...N wind 10 kt in the morning becoming variable 
less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 kt becoming E 30 kt after midnight. 
Seas 4 ft building to 7 ft after midnight. Rain and snow.
.TUE...SE wind 40 kt becoming S 20 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 9 ft. Rain showers.
.TUE NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.WED...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.

$$

PKZ725-050530-
Central and Eastern Prince William Sound-
730 AM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...STORM WARNING TUESDAY...

.TODAY...E wind 15 kt diminishing to 10 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 2 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain and snow.
.TUE...SE wind 50 kt becoming S 25 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 12 ft. Rain showers.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

PKZ726-050530-
Southwest Prince William Sound-
730 AM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...GALE WARNING TUESDAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt increasing to 30 kt after midnight. 
Seas 3 ft building to 7 ft after midnight. Rain.
.TUE...E wind 45 kt becoming S 25 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 10 ft subsiding to 6 ft in the afternoon. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

PKZ720-050530-
Port of Valdez-
730 AM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

.TODAY...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.TONIGHT...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain and snow.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.WED...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.

$$

PKZ721-050530-
Valdez Narrows-
730 AM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TUESDAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft. Snow.
.TUE...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain and snow.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.WED...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

PKZ722-050530-
Valdez Arm-
730 AM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...GALE WARNING TUESDAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 10 kt in the morning becoming variable 
less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 10 kt increasing to 15 kt after midnight. 
Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.TUE...SE wind increasing to 40 kt early afternoon, then 
becoming SE 20 kt late. Seas 4 ft building to 8 ft in the 
afternoon. Rain and snow.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.

$$

PKZ723-050530-
Passage Canal-
730 AM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...GALE WARNING TUESDAY...

.TODAY...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Snow.
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain and snow.
.TUE...E wind 35 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain showers.
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...E wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.

$$

PKZ730-050530-
West of Barren Islands Including Kamishak Bay-
730 AM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT...

.TODAY...W wind 30 kt becoming S 15 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 8 ft subsiding to 4 ft in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...E wind 45 kt increasing to 60 kt after midnight. 
Seas 10 ft building to 19 ft after midnight. Rain.
.TUE...SE wind 45 kt diminishing to 35 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 17 ft subsiding to 12 ft in the afternoon. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.WED...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.THU...N wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.

$$

PKZ731-050530-
Barren Islands East-
730 AM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT...

.TODAY...W wind 30 kt becoming S 15 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 7 ft subsiding to 3 ft in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...E wind 40 kt increasing to 60 kt after midnight. 
Seas 9 ft building to 17 ft after midnight. Rain.
.TUE...S wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.WED...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.THU...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.

$$

PKZ733-050530-
Gore Point to Marmot Island from 15 to 80 NM-
730 AM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT...

.TODAY...W wind 30 kt becoming S 15 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 9 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 40 kt becoming E 50 kt after midnight. 
Seas 9 ft building to 18 ft after midnight. Rain.
.TUE...S wind 35 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.WED...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.FRI...W wind 20 kt. Seas 19 ft.

$$

PKZ732-050530-
Marmot Island to Sitkinak out to 15 NM-
730 AM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT...

.TODAY...SW wind 15 kt becoming SE 30 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...E wind 50 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain.
.TUE...S wind 45 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.WED...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.THU...N wind 20 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.FRI...W wind 20 kt. Seas 15 ft.

$$

PKZ734-050530-
Marmot Island To Sitkinak from 15 to 85 NM-
730 AM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT...

.TODAY...SW wind 20 kt becoming SE 30 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 50 kt. Seas 17 ft. Rain.
.TUE...S wind 45 kt. Seas 22 ft building to 27 ft in the
afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 45 kt. Seas 28 ft.
.WED...SE wind 45 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.THU...N wind 20 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.FRI...W wind 20 kt. Seas 17 ft.

$$

PKZ736-050530-
Chiniak Bay-
730 AM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND TUESDAY...

.TODAY...SW wind 10 kt becoming SE 20 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 2 ft building to 4 ft in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 45 kt becoming S 25 kt after midnight. 
Seas 7 ft building to 13 ft overnight. Rain.
.TUE...S wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain showers.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.THU...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...W wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

PKZ737-050530-
Marmot Bay-
730 AM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND TUESDAY...

.TODAY...W wind 15 kt becoming SE 20 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 45 kt. Seas 7 ft building to 14 ft 
after midnight. Rain.
.TUE...S wind 35 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.THU...N wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...W wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

PKZ738-050530-
Shelikof Strait-
730 AM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT...

.TODAY...W wind 20 kt becoming E 25 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 50 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.TUE...S wind 45 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain showers.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.WED...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.THU...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...W wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

PKZ742-050530-
Cook Inlet Kalgin Island to Point Bede-
730 AM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND TUESDAY...

.TODAY...W wind 20 kt becoming NE 10 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 6 ft subsiding to 3 ft in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 kt increasing to 40 kt after midnight. 
Seas 5 ft building to 10 ft after midnight. Rain and snow.
.TUE...E wind 45 kt becoming SE 35 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 15 ft subsiding to 10 ft in the afternoon. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.WED...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.

$$

PKZ740-050530-
Cook Inlet North of Kalgin Island-
730 AM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT AND TUESDAY...

.TODAY...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 3 ft building to 8 ft after midnight.
.TUE...NE wind 30 kt becoming SE 20 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 9 ft subsiding to 5 ft in the afternoon. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

PKZ741-050530-
Kachemak Bay-
730 AM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND TUESDAY...

.TODAY...SW wind 20 kt becoming S 10 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 6 ft subsiding to 2 ft in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt increasing to 45 kt after midnight. 
Seas 3 ft building to 7 ft after midnight. Rain.
.TUE...E wind 45 kt early, becoming S 30 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 7 ft subsiding to 4 ft in the afternoon. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.

$$

529 
FZAK51 PAFC 042340
CWFAER

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
240 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.

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.

PKZ197-051215-
240 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE NORTH GULF COAST+KODIAK ISLAND WATERS+
COOK INLET...

A 1007 mb low near Middleton Island dissipates by Tue morning. A 
front from a Bering Sea low enters the Western Gulf Mon 
afternoon. It arrives in the North Gulf coast by Tue morning, and 
fully pushes onshore by Tue night. A front from a North Pacific
low enters the Western Gulf by Wed afternoon.

$$

PKZ710-051215-
Cape Suckling to Gravel Point out to 15 NM-
240 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...STORM WARNING TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt increasing to 40 kt after midnight. Seas
9 ft. Rain showers.
.TUE...E wind 60 kt. Seas 17 ft. Rain showers.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 15 ft.

$$

PKZ711-051215-
Gravel Point to Cape Cleare out to 15 NM-
240 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...STORM WARNING TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 kt increasing to 45 kt after midnight. Seas
5 ft building to 10 ft after midnight. Rain showers.
.TUE...E wind 60 kt becoming S 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas 18 ft.
Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 16 ft.

$$

PKZ712-051215-
Cape Suckling to Cape Cleare from 15 to 75 NM-
240 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...STORM WARNING TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt increasing to 45 kt after midnight. Seas
7 ft building to 11 ft after midnight. Rain showers.
.TUE...SE wind 55 kt becoming S 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 17
ft. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 19 ft.

$$

PKZ715-051215-
Cape Cleare to Gore Point out to 15 NM-
240 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...STORM WARNING THROUGH TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt increasing to 50 kt after midnight. Seas
4 ft building to 12 ft after midnight. Rain showers.
.TUE...E wind 50 kt becoming S 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 16 ft.
Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.THU...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.FRI...N wind 15 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 14 ft.

$$

PKZ716-051215-
Cape Cleare to Gore Point from 15 to 75 NM-
240 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...STORM WARNING THROUGH TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt becoming E 50 kt after midnight. Seas 6
ft building to 14 ft after midnight. Rain.
.TUE...SE wind 50 kt becoming S 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 17
ft. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 21 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.THU...E wind 35 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 19 ft.

$$

PKZ714-051215-
Resurrection Bay-
240 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TUESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Rain showers.
.TUE...S wind 10 kt increasing to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2
ft building to 4 ft in the afternoon. Rain showers.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.

$$

PKZ724-051215-
Northwest Prince William Sound-
240 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...GALE WARNING TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 kt becoming E 30 kt after midnight. Seas 4
ft building to 7 ft after midnight. Rain showers.
.TUE...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain showers.
.TUE NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.

$$

PKZ725-051215-
Central and Eastern Prince William Sound-
240 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...STORM WARNING TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain showers.
.TUE...SE wind 50 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain showers.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft building to 6 ft after
midnight. Rain showers.
.WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

PKZ726-051215-
Southwest Prince William Sound-
240 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...GALE WARNING TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt increasing to 30 kt after midnight. Seas
3 ft building to 7 ft after midnight. Rain showers.
.TUE...E wind 45 kt becoming S 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 10 ft
subsiding to 6 ft in the afternoon. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft building to 6 ft after
midnight. Rain showers.
.WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

PKZ720-051215-
Port of Valdez-
240 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

.TONIGHT...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.TUE...E wind 15 kt becoming E wind 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas
3 ft. Rain showers.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...SW wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.WED NIGHT...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.THU...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.

$$

PKZ721-051215-
Valdez Narrows-
240 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain showers.
.TUE...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain showers.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

PKZ722-051215-
Valdez Arm-
240 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...GALE WARNING TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 10 kt increasing to 15 kt after midnight. Seas
3 ft. Rain showers.
.TUE...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain showers.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

PKZ723-051215-
Passage Canal-
240 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt increasing to 30 kt after midnight. Seas
4 ft. Rain showers.
.TUE...E wind 30 kt. Gusts to 45 kt near Whittier. Seas 5 ft. Rain 
showers.
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 10 kt increasing to 15 kt after midnight. Seas
2 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...E wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.THU...E wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.

$$

PKZ730-051215-
West of Barren Islands Including Kamishak Bay-
240 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 45 kt increasing to 60 kt after midnight. Seas
10 ft building to 19 ft after midnight. Rain showers.
.TUE...SE wind 45 kt diminishing to 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas
17 ft subsiding to 12 ft in the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.WED...S wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 40 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.THU...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.

$$

PKZ731-051215-
Barren Islands East-
240 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 40 kt increasing to 60 kt after midnight. Seas
9 ft building to 17 ft after midnight. Rain showers.
.TUE...S wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 40 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.THU...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 16 ft.

$$

PKZ733-051215-
Gore Point to Marmot Island from 15 to 80 NM-
240 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 40 kt becoming E 50 kt after midnight. Seas 9
ft building to 18 ft after midnight. Rain.
.TUE...S wind 35 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.WED...S wind 35 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 40 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.THU...E wind 40 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.FRI...W wind 20 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 21 ft.

$$

PKZ732-051215-
Marmot Island to Sitkinak out to 15 NM-
240 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 50 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain.
.TUE...S wind 45 kt. Seas 20 ft. Rain showers.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 22 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 40 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.THU...E wind 35 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.FRI...W wind 20 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 19 ft.

$$

PKZ734-051215-
Marmot Island To Sitkinak from 15 to 85 NM-
240 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 50 kt. Seas 17 ft. Rain.
.TUE...S wind 45 kt. Seas 22 ft building to 27 ft in the
afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 28 ft.
.WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 45 kt. Seas 23 ft.
.THU...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.FRI...W wind 20 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.SAT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 19 ft.

$$

PKZ736-051215-
Chiniak Bay-
240 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 45 kt. Seas 10 ft building to 15 ft after
midnight. Rain.
.TUE...S wind 35 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain showers.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 40 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI...W wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.

$$

PKZ737-051215-
Marmot Bay-
240 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 45 kt. Seas 11 ft building to 15 ft after
midnight. Rain.
.TUE...S wind 35 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.THU...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI...W wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.

$$

PKZ738-051215-
Shelikof Strait-
240 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 50 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.TUE...S wind 45 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain showers.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 45 kt diminishing to 35 kt after midnight.
Seas 18 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 40 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI...W wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.

$$

PKZ742-051215-
Cook Inlet Kalgin Island to Point Bede-
240 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 kt increasing to 40 kt after midnight. Seas
5 ft building to 10 ft after midnight. Rain showers.
.TUE...E wind 45 kt becoming SE 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas 15 ft
subsiding to 10 ft in the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...S wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.

$$

PKZ740-051215-
Cook Inlet North of Kalgin Island-
240 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 3 ft building to 7 ft after
midnight. Rain showers and snow showers.
.TUE...E wind 30 kt becoming SE 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 9 ft
subsiding to 5 ft in the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.

$$

PKZ741-051215-
Kachemak Bay-
240 PM AKST Mon Nov 4 2024

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt increasing to 45 kt after midnight. Seas
3 ft building to 7 ft after midnight. Rain.
.TUE...SE wind 45 kt becoming S 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 ft
subsiding to 4 ft in the afternoon. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.

$$

920 
FZAK51 PAFC 051202
CWFAER

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
302 AM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.

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.

PKZ197-060100-
302 AM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE NORTH GULF COAST+KODIAK ISLAND WATERS+
COOK INLET...

A front from a 953 mb Bering Sea low moves from the Western Gulf 
to the North Gulf coast Tue morning, then pushes onshore Tue 
evening. A 970 mb North Pacific low moves to 100 nm SE of Sitkinak
Island at 964 mb Thu morning. Its front sweeps across the Western
Gulf Wed afternoon through Thu morning.

$$

PKZ710-060100-
Cape Suckling to Gravel Point out to 15 NM-
302 AM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...STORM WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...E wind 55 kt becoming SE 45 kt in the afternoon. Seas
17 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SAT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.

$$

PKZ711-060100-
Gravel Point to Cape Cleare out to 15 NM-
302 AM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...STORM WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 50 kt becoming S 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas
18 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.

$$

PKZ712-060100-
Cape Suckling to Cape Cleare from 15 to 75 NM-
302 AM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...STORM WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 50 kt becoming SW 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas
17 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.WED...S wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas
20 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.THU...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.

$$

PKZ715-060100-
Cape Cleare to Gore Point out to 15 NM-
302 AM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...STORM WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 50 kt becoming S 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas
16 ft. Rain showers.
.TONIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 40 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.THU...E wind 40 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.

$$

PKZ716-060100-
Cape Cleare to Gore Point from 15 to 75 NM-
302 AM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...SE wind 45 kt diminishing to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas
17 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 40 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.THU...E wind 40 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.FRI...S wind 20 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.SAT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.

$$

PKZ714-060100-
Resurrection Bay-
302 AM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

.TODAY...S wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers.
.TONIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain showers.
.WED NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

PKZ724-060100-
Northwest Prince William Sound-
302 AM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...E wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain showers.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.

$$

PKZ725-060100-
Central and Eastern Prince William Sound-
302 AM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...E wind 45 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft building to 6 ft after
midnight. Rain showers.
.WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft subsiding to 4 ft in the afternoon.
Rain showers.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

PKZ726-060100-
Southwest Prince William Sound-
302 AM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...E wind 40 kt becoming S 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 9 ft
subsiding to 4 ft in the afternoon. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 4 ft building to 6 ft after
midnight. Rain showers.
.WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft subsiding to 4 ft in the afternoon.
Rain showers.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

PKZ720-060100-
Port of Valdez-
302 AM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

.TODAY...NE wind 15 kt becoming E wind 10 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 3 ft. Rain showers.
.TONIGHT...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...SW wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Rain showers.
.WED NIGHT...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.THU...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.

$$

PKZ721-060100-
Valdez Narrows-
302 AM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

.TODAY...NE wind 20 kt becoming S 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 ft.
Rain showers.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 10 kt increasing to 15 kt after midnight. Seas
3 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain showers.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

PKZ722-060100-
Valdez Arm-
302 AM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 15 kt early becoming SE 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain 
showers.
.TONIGHT...S wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt after midnight. Seas
3 ft building to 5 ft after midnight. Rain showers.
.WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft subsiding to 3 ft in the afternoon.
Rain showers.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

PKZ723-060100-
Passage Canal-
302 AM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY...

.TODAY...E wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts to
45 kt near Whittier in the morning. Seas 5 ft subsiding to 3 ft in 
the afternoon. Rain showers.
.TONIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...E wind 15 kt diminishing to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas
2 ft. Rain showers.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.THU...E wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.

$$

PKZ730-060100-
West of Barren Islands Including Kamishak Bay-
302 AM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 17 ft subsiding to 12 ft in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft subsiding to 7 ft in the
afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 45 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.THU...NE wind 45 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.FRI...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.

$$

PKZ731-060100-
Barren Islands East-
302 AM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...S wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 45 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.THU...NE wind 45 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.

$$

PKZ733-060100-
Gore Point to Marmot Island from 15 to 80 NM-
302 AM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...S wind 35 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 20 ft subsiding to 15 ft in the
afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 45 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.THU...E wind 45 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.FRI...W wind 15 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SAT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.

$$

PKZ732-060100-
Marmot Island to Sitkinak out to 15 NM-
302 AM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...S wind 40 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 22 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft subsiding to 12 ft in the
afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 45 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.THU...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.FRI...W wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.

$$

PKZ734-060100-
Marmot Island To Sitkinak from 15 to 85 NM-
302 AM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...S wind 40 kt. Seas 22 ft building to 27 ft in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 28 ft.
.WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 21 ft subsiding to 15 ft in the
afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 45 kt. Seas 23 ft.
.THU...S wind 40 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.FRI...W wind 25 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.SAT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft.

$$

PKZ736-060100-
Chiniak Bay-
302 AM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...S wind increasing to 35 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain showers.
.TONIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft building to 7 ft in the afternoon.
Rain.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 40 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.THU...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI...W wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.

$$

PKZ737-060100-
Marmot Bay-
302 AM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TODAY...S wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 40 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.THU...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI...W wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.

$$

PKZ738-060100-
Shelikof Strait-
302 AM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...S wind 40 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain showers.
.TONIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft subsiding to 5 ft in the
afternoon. Rain showers.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 40 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.THU...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI...W wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.

$$

PKZ742-060100-
Cook Inlet Kalgin Island to Point Bede-
302 AM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...E wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft subsiding to 10 ft in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft subsiding to 8 ft in the
afternoon. Rain showers.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.

$$

PKZ740-060100-
Cook Inlet North of Kalgin Island-
302 AM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY AND WEDNESDAY...

.TODAY...E wind 30 kt becoming SE 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 9
ft subsiding to 5 ft in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU...N wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.

$$

PKZ741-060100-
Kachemak Bay-
302 AM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 35 kt becoming S 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5
ft. Rain showers.
.TONIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

952 
FZAK51 PAFC 052358
CWFAER

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
258 PM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.

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.

PKZ197-061315-
258 PM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE NORTH GULF COAST+KODIAK ISLAND WATERS+
COOK INLET...

A front exits the Southeastern Gulf for Midday Wed. A 968 mb low 
215 nm South of Castle Cape Wed afternoon moves to 170 nm South 
of Homer at 967 mb by Thu afternoon. Its front extends across the 
Gulf through Thu afternoon.

$$

PKZ710-061315-
Cape Suckling to Gravel Point out to 15 NM-
258 PM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind increasing to 25 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...S wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 15 ft. Widespread rain showers.
.WED NIGHT...S wind 15 kt becoming E 30 kt after midnight. 
Seas 13 ft. Rain showers.
.THU...E wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SAT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.

$$

PKZ711-061315-
Gravel Point to Cape Cleare out to 15 NM-
258 PM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...GALE WARNING WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 20 kt increasing to 30 kt after midnight. 
Seas 15 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...S wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 16 ft. Rain showers.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt becoming E 35 kt after midnight. 
Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.THU...E wind 40 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SAT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...N wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.

$$

PKZ712-061315-
Cape Suckling to Cape Cleare from 15 to 75 NM-
258 PM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 25 kt increasing to 35 kt after midnight. 
Seas 18 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...S wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 19 ft. Rain showers.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt increasing to 35 kt after midnight. 
Seas 14 ft.
.THU...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.

$$

PKZ715-061315-
Cape Cleare to Gore Point out to 15 NM-
258 PM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...GALE WARNING WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft. Widespread rain showers.
.WED...S wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 17 ft. Rain showers.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt becoming E 40 kt after midnight. 
Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.THU...E wind 45 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...N wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.

$$

PKZ716-061315-
Cape Cleare to Gore Point from 15 to 75 NM-
258 PM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 19 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...SW wind 30 kt becoming S 20 kt late. Seas 19 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt becoming E 40 kt after midnight. 
Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.THU...E wind 45 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.SAT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...N wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.

$$

PKZ714-061315-
Resurrection Bay-
258 PM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

.TONIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Gusts to 35 kt. Seas 5 ft. Widespread 
rain showers.
.WED...S wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 5 ft. Widespread rain showers.
.WED NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.THU THROUGH FRI...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

PKZ724-061315-
Northwest Prince William Sound-
258 PM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind increasing to 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. 
Widespread rain showers.
.WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Widespread rain showers.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.THU THROUGH FRI...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.

$$

PKZ725-061315-
Central and Eastern Prince William Sound-
258 PM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 20 kt increasing to 30 kt after midnight. 
Seas 7 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...S wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 7 ft subsiding to 4 ft in the afternoon. Rain showers.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft building to 6 ft after
midnight. Rain showers.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

PKZ726-061315-
Southwest Prince William Sound-
258 PM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind increasing to 25 kt. Seas 4 ft building to 6 ft 
after midnight. Widespread rain showers.
.WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S wind 15 kt becoming E 25 kt after midnight. 
Seas 3 ft building to 6 ft after midnight. Rain.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

PKZ720-061315-
Port of Valdez-
258 PM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

.TONIGHT...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. 
Widespread rain and snow showers.
.WED...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. 
Widespread rain and snow showers.
.WED NIGHT...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. 
Rain showers.
.THU THROUGH FRI...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.

$$

PKZ721-061315-
Valdez Narrows-
258 PM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

.TONIGHT...N wind 10 kt early becoming S 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. 
Widespread rain showers.
.WED...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Widespread rain showers.
.WED NIGHT...S wind 10 kt becoming NE 15 kt overnight. 
Seas 3 ft. Rain showers.
.THU THROUGH SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

PKZ722-061315-
Valdez Arm-
258 PM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

.TONIGHT...N wind 10 kt early becoming S 25 kt. Seas 3 ft building 
to 6 ft after midnight. Widespread rain showers.
.WED...S wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 7 ft subsiding to 3 ft late. Widespread rain showers.
.WED NIGHT...S wind 20 kt becoming NE 10 kt overnight. 
Seas 2 ft. Rain showers.
.THU AND THU NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

PKZ723-061315-
Passage Canal-
258 PM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

.TONIGHT...E wind 10 kt increasing to 20 kt late. Seas 
building to 3 ft. Widespread rain showers.
.WED...E wind 15 kt diminishing to 10 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 2 ft. Widespread rain showers.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft. Rain.
.THU...E wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.THU NIGHT THROUGH SAT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...W wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.

$$

PKZ730-061315-
West of Barren Islands Including Kamishak Bay-
258 PM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 40 kt becoming S 30 kt after midnight. 
Seas 15 ft.
.WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 35 kt becoming E 45 kt after midnight. 
Seas 11 ft building to 17 ft after midnight. Rain.
.THU...NE wind 45 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.FRI...N wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.

$$

PKZ731-061315-
Barren Islands East-
258 PM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 35 kt becoming E 45 kt after midnight. 
Seas 11 ft building to 16 ft after midnight. Rain.
.THU...E wind 50 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 40 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.

$$

PKZ733-061315-
Gore Point to Marmot Island from 15 to 80 NM-
258 PM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.WED...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt becoming E 45 kt overnight. 
Seas 13 ft building to 18 ft after midnight. Rain.
.THU...E wind 45 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.FRI...E wind 25 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SAT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.

$$

PKZ732-061315-
Marmot Island to Sitkinak out to 15 NM-
258 PM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...GALE WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 45 kt becoming SW 35 kt after midnight. 
Seas 22 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...SW wind 35 kt becoming SE 25 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 18 ft subsiding to 13 ft in the afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 45 kt. Seas 15 ft building to 20 ft 
after midnight. Rain.
.THU...E wind 40 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.

$$

PKZ734-061315-
Marmot Island To Sitkinak from 15 to 85 NM-
258 PM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...STORM WARNING WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 28 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...SW wind 35 kt becoming SE 30 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 21 ft. Rain.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 50 kt. Seas 22 ft. Rain.
.THU...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.FRI...W wind 25 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SAT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft.

$$

PKZ736-061315-
Chiniak Bay-
258 PM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...GALE WARNING WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED...SW wind 25 kt becoming SE 25 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 4 ft building to 7 ft in the afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...E wind increasing to 45 kt. Seas 8 ft 
building to 16 ft after midnight. Rain.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.

$$

PKZ737-061315-
Marmot Bay-
258 PM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 35 kt diminishing to 25 kt after midnight. 
Gusts to 45 kt during the evening. Seas 9 ft subsiding to 5 ft 
after midnight.
.WED...S wind 25 kt becoming Se 20 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 4 ft building to 7 ft in the afternoon. Rain.
.WED NIGHT...E wind increasing to 40 kt. Seas 8 ft building 
to 16 ft after midnight. Rain.
.THU...E wind 35 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.

$$

PKZ738-061315-
Shelikof Strait-
258 PM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 40 kt diminishing to 30 kt after midnight. 
Seas 16 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...SW wind 30 kt becoming Se 15 kt late. Seas 12 ft 
subsiding to 5 ft late.
.WED NIGHT...E wind increasing to 40 kt. Seas 6 ft building 
to 12 ft after midnight. Rain.
.THU...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.

$$

PKZ742-061315-
Cook Inlet Kalgin Island to Point Bede-
258 PM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 40 kt becoming S 30 kt after midnight. 
Seas 13 ft.
.WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain showers.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt becoming NE 30 kt after midnight. 
Seas 6 ft building to 11 ft after midnight.
.THU...NE wind 45 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.

$$

PKZ740-061315-
Cook Inlet North of Kalgin Island-
258 PM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED...S wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt late. Seas 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt becoming NE 25 kt after midnight. 
Seas 3 ft building to 7 ft after midnight.
.THU...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.THU NIGHT AND FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.

$$

PKZ741-061315-
Kachemak Bay-
258 PM AKST Tue Nov 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt becoming NE wind 30 kt after midnight. 
Seas building to 5 ft.
.THU...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.

$$

Southcentral and Southwest Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
455 PM AKST Sun Nov 3 2024

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

Most of Southcentral is in a brief break of active weather, with
an exception being the Western Kenai Peninsula which remains under
a Winter Weather Advisory until 9pm AKST this evening for Homer
north along the Sterling Highway including Ninilchik. Snow
accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected with higher amounts
along the Homer Bluff and Diamond Ridge. A weak, but broad wave
will shift northward tonight, overspreading areas of light snow
across Southcentral, including but not limited to, Anchorage, the
Susitna Valley, and the Copper River Valley. Snowfall over
Anchorage is expected to be light and brief, bringing 1 to 2
inches to the city and areas of hillside. The Susitna Valley will
see a slightly more prolonged period of snow, with a shortwave
lingering snowfall over portions of the Parks Highway near
Talkeetna into early Monday morning. Monday will see a return to
benign conditions across Southcentral, however yet another shift
towards active weather will come by late Monday evening.

A robust front will enter the region from the Southwest, moving
over Kodiak Island before midnight Tuesday. This system is
supported by a strong upper level jet, which will amplify the wind
produced, as well as a deep moisture tap from the Pacific, which
will similarly amplify the precipitation potential of the system.
Heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected to begin late Monday
night over Kodiak, persisting into late Tuesday morning as the
front exits and moves over the Kenai Peninsula. Offshore in our
marine areas, storm-force winds are expected off the eastern coast
of Kodiak as well as over the Barren Islands and east of the
Kenai Peninsula.

Early Tuesday morning the front will begin to move over the Kenai
Peninsula and spread heavy precipitation across the area. While
there may be a transition towards a wet snow later in the morning
in places such as Seward, Whittier, and Portage, the precipitation
associated with this system is largely anticipated to comprise of
snow. Due to the winds and snowfall expected, several statements
have been produced for the inclement weather Tuesday and Tuesday
evening. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the Eastern
Kenai Peninsula along portions of the Seward Highway, specifically
for heavy snow with accumulations of 10 to 18 inches possible at
higher elevations such as Turnagain Pass and and Summit Lake.
Another Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Thompson Pass, for
potential Blizzard conditions, winds gusting to 45 mph or more,
and snow accumulations of a foot or more possible. A High Wind
Watch has been issued for both eastern and western Turnagain Arm,
with the eastern sector showing potential for wind gusts up to 75
mph near Portage, and the western sector showing potential for
winds up to 70 mph for the higher elevations of Anchorage Hillside
including Potter Marsh and Bear Valley. Please see mentioned
products for more information.

Downsloping will mitigate the heavy precipitation for the Cook
Inlet areas and southern Mat-Su, but there is strong upper level
support so some rain and snow will likely still fall. Following
the relatively quick passage of the front, exiting to the north,
pressure gradient will relax some weakening the winds across the
area, and precipitation will be mainly upslope on southern facing
mountain ranges. A snow to rain transition is expected for any
areas of lingering precipitation as the front pushes north.

-CL

&&

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

Discussion:

Just a few areas of light snow still ongoing across Southwest Alaska
and the interior Bristol Bay area this afternoon as weak troughing
lingers over the region. Shortwave ridging moving in tonight will
finally push the trough north with precipitation ending. This will
be a brief respite as the storm-force low is still on track to
deepen as it moves out of the North Pacific and across the Central
and Eastern Aleutians, then tracking north of the Alaska Peninsula
towards Cape Newenham and Kuskokwim Bay. Models have finally
converged and are in good agreement with both the timing and track
of this low. A slight shift from yesterday's track now has the
surface low crossing over to the Bering side between Akutan and
False Pass and upper low tracking over near Dutch Harbor/Unalaska
with the system becoming more stacked as it nears Cape Newenham. The
low will bottom out around 950 mb just before crossing the Aleutians
and southern AKPen Monday night. Winds will quickly strengthen as
the system deepens and storm-force winds are expected to reach the
Eastern Aleutians early Monday morning, spreading into the
southern/eastern Bering, Pribilof Islands and the Alaska Peninsula
by Monday night. In addition, strong north to northwesterly winds
will also develop on the backside of the system so portions of the
Central and Eastern Aleutians will see a somewhat prolonged
period of strong winds from Monday morning through Tuesday night.
Kamishak Gap winds, as well and winds through the bays and passes
will also a period of gales to storm-force winds as the initial
front lifts through.

The other impact from this system will be precipitation amounts and
type. Enough cold air remains in place across the Alaska Peninsula
and Southwest Alaska that precipitation should initially start out
as snow with a transition to a wintry mix and/or all rain as warmer
temperatures move in behind the warm front. The Aleutian Islands
and southern end of the Alaska Peninsula will likely see more rain
or a rain-snow mix with only the higher elevations seeing all
snow. The northern Alaska Peninsula and Bristol Bay area will see
precipitation begin as snow will a transition to rain-snow mix or
all rain. As southeasterly to easterly winds increase over the
Alaska Range, downsloping should keep the bulk of the
precipitation on the western side of Bristol Bay (generally along
a line from Dillingham to Koliganek and west). Sufficient moisture
with this system will result in decent snowfall rates as the
initial precipitation band moves in and up to 5 inches of
snowfall is possible for lower elevations before warmer
temperatures nudge in. The combination of strong winds and snow
will result in blowing snow concerns for this area and as such a
Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Western Interior Bristol
Bay from Monday night through Tuesday morning. A Winter Storm
Watch has also been issued for Western Kuskokwim Delta and Nunivak
Island as this region is less likely to see temperatures warm
enough for a changeover from snow to rain. Gusts up to 50 mph and
modest snowfall amounts will create blowing snow and likely
blizzard conditions from late Monday night through Tuesday
afternoon. The Pribilofs are an area of uncertainty forecast-wise
as temperatures should stay in the mid 30s but dynamical cooling
will likely result in snow developing. Models also have the
deformation band right over the islands so temperatures and
snowfall rates will be a big factor in snow accumulations.

- PP

&&

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

A large low associated with the remnants of Kong-rey will remain
stationary just off the Kuskokwim Delta coast through the long
range period. Precipitation will be mostly in the form of snow
with a rain/snow mix in the coastal areas. Cold air advection will
slowly filter into Southwest Alaska through the period, which
will make any precipitation solidly snowfall in the Kuskokwim
Delta and Bristol Bay regions as the low remains in place. There
is some potential for coastal flooding in the Kuskokwim Delta
coastline near Kongiganak and Kipnuk on Thursday due to the high
tide and the low. However, with wind speeds of 25 to 30 mph, the
odds of flooding occurring is on the lower side.

A broad low will move into the Gulf of Alaska by Thursday. Gusty
gale force winds will affect Southcentral coastlines, especially
near Kodiak Island, the Barren Islands, and Kamishak Bay before
weakening on Friday. There is uncertainty with the track so the
winds may be weaker if the low takes an easterly track.
Precipitation across the Southern mainland coastline is expected
with this low. The coasts will see mostly rain with higher
elevations seeing mostly snowfall. Inland areas will be mainly dry
but if they receive any precipitation, it will be in the form of
light snow. Another broad low will impact Southern Alaska on
Sunday. There is even more uncertainty with the low, but models
show that it may be more impactful than Thursday's low. It will
bring strong gale force winds for the marine regions of Southcentral.
It will also allow for more heavy rains across the Gulf coastline
and snowfall further inland and at higher elevations. The end of
the period brings us back to the West, where another low passes
south of the Aleutian Islands in the north Pacific. Uncertainty
arises but this low may impact the Gulf in the future.

-JR

&&

.AVIATION...

PANC...Periods of light snow will continue through early Monday
morning as an upper trough lifts onshore of Southcentral. It is a
fairly complex set-up in the upper levels with an upper low
forming in the vicinity of Prince William Sound, stopping the
northward progression of the trough and creating some uncertainty
in where snowfall will persist. The end result will be some
variations in snowfall intensity and perhaps even some breaks in
snow which will lead to some ups and downs in ceiling/vis. Largely
expect MVFR conditions to prevail, but with light winds and a
moist environment, an IFR ceiling could develop as snow tapers off
Monday morning and linger through the morning hours. A slight
increase in low level flow should lead to improving conditions
Monday afternoon.

&&