Gale Warning 1, NWS Anchorage, AK

830 
FZAK62 PAFC 020008
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
308 PM AKST Wed Jan 1 2025

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.

PKZ499-021430-
308 PM AKST Wed Jan 1 2025
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 991 mb low remains nearly stationary at 52N 164W and dissipates
Thu afternoon. Its front dissipates Thu morning. A 964 mb North 
Pacific low moves to 49N 179E Fri afternoon. Its front extends over 
the Aleutians through Fri afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-021430-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
308 PM AKST Wed Jan 1 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.THU...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.FRI...E wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 19 to 25 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 21 to 27 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...N wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 25 ft.
.MON...N wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.

$$

PKZ412-021430-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
308 PM AKST Wed Jan 1 2025

...GALE WARNING THURSDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 40 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.FRI...E wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$

PKZ413-021430-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
308 PM AKST Wed Jan 1 2025

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

.TONIGHT...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.THU...E wind 35 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 40 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to 26 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$

PKZ414-021430-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
308 PM AKST Wed Jan 1 2025

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

.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.THU...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.FRI...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

702 
FZAK62 PAFC 021147
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
247 AM AKST Thu Jan 2 2025

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.

PKZ499-030145-
247 AM AKST Thu Jan 2 2025
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 965 mb North Pacific low moves to 49N 176E Fri afternoon. Its 
front extends over the Aleutians through Fri night.

$$

PKZ411-030145-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
247 AM AKST Thu Jan 2 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TODAY...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI...E wind 40 kt. Seas 18 to 24 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 20 to 26 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.

$$

PKZ412-030145-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
247 AM AKST Thu Jan 2 2025

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...

.TODAY...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 20 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$

PKZ413-030145-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
247 AM AKST Thu Jan 2 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TODAY...E wind 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 40 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 17 to 24 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.MON...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ414-030145-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
247 AM AKST Thu Jan 2 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TODAY...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.FRI...E wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.MON...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

030 
FZAK62 PAFC 030032
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
332 PM AKST Thu Jan 2 2025

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.

PKZ499-031430-
332 PM AKST Thu Jan 2 2025
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 965 mb North Pacific low remains nearly stationary at 47N 175E 
through Sat morning. Its front extends over the Aleutians through Sat
night.

$$

PKZ411-031430-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
332 PM AKST Thu Jan 2 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to 23 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 20 to 26 ft. Rain.
.SAT...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 20 to 24 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...NW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.

$$

PKZ412-031430-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
332 PM AKST Thu Jan 2 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 40 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.FRI...E wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 20 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 21 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 20 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$

PKZ413-031430-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
332 PM AKST Thu Jan 2 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 40 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 17 to 24 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 40 kt. Seas 17 to 24 ft. Rain.
.SAT...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 21 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...NW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ414-031430-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
332 PM AKST Thu Jan 2 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.FRI...E wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft. Freezing spray N
of 57N.
.SAT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.MON...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.TUE...SW wind up to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

163 
FZAK62 PAFC 031310
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
410 AM AKST Fri Jan 3 2025

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.

PKZ499-040215-
410 AM AKST Fri Jan 3 2025
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 965 mb North Pacific low remains nearly stationary at 47N 175E 
through Sat morning. Its front extends over the Aleutians through 
Sat night. A 975 mb low develops along the front and moves to 53N
159W Sun morning.

$$

PKZ411-040215-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
410 AM AKST Fri Jan 3 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY...

.TODAY...E wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 19 to 23 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...E wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 19 to 25 ft. Rain.
.SAT...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 19 to 23 ft.  and rain.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...NW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.

$$

PKZ412-040215-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
410 AM AKST Fri Jan 3 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY...

.TODAY...E wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 20 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 20 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$

PKZ413-040215-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
410 AM AKST Fri Jan 3 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY...

.TODAY...E wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 17 to 24 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 23 ft. Rain.
.SAT...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ414-040215-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
410 AM AKST Fri Jan 3 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft. Rain. Freezing
spray.
.SAT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Snow. Freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.

$$

900 
FZAK62 PAFC 040045
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
345 PM AKST Fri Jan 3 2025

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.

PKZ499-041415-
345 PM AKST Fri Jan 3 2025
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 965 mb North Pacific low remains nearly stationary at 47N 178E 
through Sat morning. Its front extends over the Aleutians through Sun
morning. A 975 mb low develops along the front and moves to 54N 160W
Sun afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-041415-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
345 PM AKST Fri Jan 3 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to 25 ft. Rain.
.SAT...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 19 to 23 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 21 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 21 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 20 ft.
.MON THROUGH WED...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ412-041415-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
345 PM AKST Fri Jan 3 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Freezing
spray.
.SUN...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.MON THROUGH WED...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ413-041415-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
345 PM AKST Fri Jan 3 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 22 ft. Rain.
.SAT...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 15 to 20 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Rain.
.SUN...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.MON...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.WED...NE wind up to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.

$$

PKZ414-041415-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
345 PM AKST Fri Jan 3 2025

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Snow. Freezing spray.
.SUN...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.MON...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.WED...NE wind up to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

$$

923 
FZAK62 PAFC 041300
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
400 AM AKST Sat Jan 4 2025

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.

PKZ499-050145-
400 AM AKST Sat Jan 4 2025
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 969 mb North Pacific low at 47N 173E moves to 46N 175W at 975 mb
by Mon morning. A second 982 mb North Pacific low at 51N 156W
remains nearly stationary and dissipates this afternoon. A third 
North Pacific low lifts to 52N 159W at 972 mb Sun morning and 
moves over the southern Alaska Peninsula at 976 mb by Mon morning.

$$

PKZ411-050145-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
400 AM AKST Sat Jan 4 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SUNDAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 18 to 22 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 21 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 16 to 21 ft. Snow showers.
Freezing spray.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 18 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft.
.WED...N wind 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ412-050145-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
400 AM AKST Sat Jan 4 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.MON THROUGH WED...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ413-050145-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
400 AM AKST Sat Jan 4 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SUNDAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft. Snow. Freezing spray.
.SUN...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Snow showers.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.MON THROUGH WED...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ414-050145-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
400 AM AKST Sat Jan 4 2025

.TODAY...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Snow. Freezing spray.
.SUN...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.MON...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.TUE...NW wind up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.WED...N wind up to 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.

$$

604 
FZAK62 PAFC 050019
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
319 PM AKST Sat Jan 4 2025

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.

PKZ499-051345-
319 PM AKST Sat Jan 4 2025
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 971 mb North Pacific low at 47N 177E moves to 45N 173W at 976 mb 
by Mon morning. A second 971 mb North Pacific low at 49N 160W moves 
to 54N 165W by Mon morning. A third North Pacific low develops at 48N
154W Sun afternoon at 977 mb and moves to 58N 154W at 978 mb Mon 
morning then dissipates.

$$

PKZ411-051345-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
319 PM AKST Sat Jan 4 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 21 ft. Snow. Freezing spray.
.SUN...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 20 ft. Snow. Freezing
spray.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 18 ft. Rain showers
and snow showers.
.MON...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 17 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$

PKZ412-051345-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
319 PM AKST Sat Jan 4 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SUNDAY...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft. Snow. Freezing
spray.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 to 15 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON...N wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 15 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ413-051345-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
319 PM AKST Sat Jan 4 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SUNDAY...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft. Rain.
.SUN...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Snow.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.MON...N wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ414-051345-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
319 PM AKST Sat Jan 4 2025

.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Snow. Freezing
spray.
.SUN...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...NW wind up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.

$$

618 
FZAK62 PAFC 051229
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
329 AM AKST Sun Jan 5 2025

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.

PKZ499-060300-
329 AM AKST Sun Jan 5 2025
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 980 mb North Pacific develops at 50N 153W mid-day today and moves 
to 54N 152W at 978 mb by this afternoon. This low moves inland over 
Southwest Alaska and dissipates Mon morning. A second North Pacific 
low near 46N 179E at 973 mb moves to 47N 166W at 982 mb by Tue 
morning. A third North Pacific low near 52N 161W at 971 mb moves to 
56N 166W at 977 mb Tue morning. 

$$

PKZ411-060300-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
329 AM AKST Sun Jan 5 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH MONDAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 16 to 21 ft. Snow. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft. Snow.
.MON...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft. Snow showers.
Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...N wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$

PKZ412-060300-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
329 AM AKST Sun Jan 5 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH MONDAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft. Snow. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 13 to 16 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON...N wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...N wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.

$$

PKZ413-060300-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
329 AM AKST Sun Jan 5 2025

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.MON...N wind 30 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ414-060300-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
329 AM AKST Sun Jan 5 2025

.TODAY...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Snow. Freezing spray.
.MON...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Snow. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.TUE...W wind up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.WED...NE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.

$$

866 
FZAK62 PAFC 052355
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
255 PM AKST Sun Jan 5 2025

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.

PKZ499-061330-
255 PM AKST Sun Jan 5 2025
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 973 mb North Pacific low at 46N 179W moves to 47N 166W at 982 mb 
by Tue morning. A second 971 mb North Pacific low at 52N 161W moves 
to 56N 166W at 979 mb Tue morning. A third 980 mb North Pacific low 
moves to 54N 152W at 978 mb by this afternoon. This low moves inland 
across Southwest Alaska and dissipates Monday morning

$$

PKZ411-061330-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
255 PM AKST Sun Jan 5 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 18 ft.
.MON...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft. Snow showers.
Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...N wind 25 to 40 kt becoming 35 kt after midnight.
Seas 13 to 18 ft. Widespread snow showers. Freezing spray.
.TUE...N wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 15 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.

$$

PKZ412-061330-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
255 PM AKST Sun Jan 5 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 16 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft. Snow. Freezing
spray.
.TUE...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ413-061330-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
255 PM AKST Sun Jan 5 2025

.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.MON...N wind 30 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Snow showers.
.TUE...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ414-061330-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
255 PM AKST Sun Jan 5 2025

.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Snow. Freezing spray.
.MON...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Snow. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...N wind up to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind up to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 7 ft.
.WED...NE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.

$$

447 
FZAK62 PAFC 061243
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
343 AM AKST Mon Jan 6 2025

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.

PKZ499-070130-
343 AM AKST Mon Jan 6 2025
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 972 mb low over Unalaska moves to 57N 162W at 990 mb Tue
afternoon. This low moves inland of Southwest Alaska through Wed
morning. A 975 mb North Pacific low at 46N 174W moves to 48N 165W
at 993 mb Wed morning. A 991 mb complex low develops at 55N 173W 
Tue afternoon and moves to 54N 174W at 993 mb Wed morning.

$$

PKZ411-070130-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
343 AM AKST Mon Jan 6 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TUESDAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 18 ft. Widespread snow
showers. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft. Widespread snow
showers. Freezing spray.
.TUE...N wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft. Snow showers.
Freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 15 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ412-070130-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
343 AM AKST Mon Jan 6 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TUESDAY...

.TODAY...N wind 35 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Snow. Freezing
spray.
.TUE...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft. Snow. Freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ413-070130-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
343 AM AKST Mon Jan 6 2025

.TODAY...N wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Snow showers.
.TUE...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Snow.
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.

$$

PKZ414-070130-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
343 AM AKST Mon Jan 6 2025

.TODAY...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Snow. Freezing
spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...N wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 8 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind up to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 7 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...NE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.FRI...N wind up to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.

$$

287 
FZAK62 PAFC 062324
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
224 PM AKST Mon Jan 6 2025

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.

PKZ499-071345-
224 PM AKST Mon Jan 6 2025
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 972 mb low over Unalaska moves to 57N 162W at 990 mb Tue 
afternoon. This low moves inland of Southwest Alaska through Wed 
morning. A 975 mb North Pacific low at 46N 174W moves to 48N 165W at 
993 mb Wed morning. A 991 mb complex low develops at 55N 173W Tue 
afternoon and moves to 54N 174W at 993 mb Wed morning.

$$

PKZ411-071345-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
224 PM AKST Mon Jan 6 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...N wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft. Widespread snow
showers. Freezing spray.
.TUE...N wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft. Snow showers.
Freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft. Snow showers.
Freezing spray.
.WED...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ412-071345-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
224 PM AKST Mon Jan 6 2025

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Snow. Freezing
spray.
.TUE...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft. Snow. Freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Snow. Freezing
spray.
.WED...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.THU...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.

$$

PKZ413-071345-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
224 PM AKST Mon Jan 6 2025

.TONIGHT...N wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Snow showers.
.TUE...NW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Snow showers.
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Snow.
.WED...N wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind up to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.THU...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.

$$

PKZ414-071345-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
224 PM AKST Mon Jan 6 2025

.TONIGHT...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...N wind up to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 8 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind up to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED...E wind up to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU...NE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...NW wind up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.

$$

877 
FZAK62 PAFC 070008
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
308 PM AKST Mon Jan 6 2025

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.

PKZ499-071445-
308 PM AKST Mon Jan 6 2025
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 971 mb low near Unalaska splits into two lows by Tue morning. 
The first low moves to 57N 163W at 990 mb by Tue afternoon before 
moving inland. The second low moves to 55N 173W at 986 mb by Tue 
afternoon and remains stationary. A 970 mb low arrives at 48N 170E
by Wed afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-071445-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
308 PM AKST Mon Jan 6 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...N wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft. Widespread snow
showers. Freezing spray.
.TUE...N wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft. Snow showers.
Freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft. Snow showers.
Freezing spray.
.WED...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ412-071445-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
308 PM AKST Mon Jan 6 2025

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Snow. Freezing
spray.
.TUE...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft. Snow. Freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Snow. Freezing
spray.
.WED...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.THU...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.

$$

PKZ413-071445-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
308 PM AKST Mon Jan 6 2025

.TONIGHT...N wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Snow showers.
.TUE...NW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Snow showers.
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Snow.
.WED...N wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind up to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.THU...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.

$$

PKZ414-071445-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
308 PM AKST Mon Jan 6 2025

.TONIGHT...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...N wind up to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 8 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind up to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED...E wind up to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU...NE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...NW wind up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.

$$

032 
FZAK62 PAFC 071233
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
333 AM AKST Tue Jan 7 2025

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.

PKZ499-080200-
333 AM AKST Tue Jan 7 2025
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...
A 985 mb low develops at 56N 172W this afternoon and remains
nearly stationary through Wed night. A 970 mb low arrives at 47N 
170E by Wed afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-080200-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
333 AM AKST Tue Jan 7 2025

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...N wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 18 ft. Widespread snow
showers. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft. Snow showers.
Freezing spray.
.WED...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.

$$

PKZ412-080200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
333 AM AKST Tue Jan 7 2025

.TODAY...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft. Widespread snow
showers. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Widespread snow
showers. Freezing spray.
.WED...NE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft. Snow showers.
Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.THU...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...NW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ413-080200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
333 AM AKST Tue Jan 7 2025

.TODAY...NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Widespread snow
showers.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Snow showers.
.WED...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW wind up to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.THU...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...NW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.

$$

PKZ414-080200-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
333 AM AKST Tue Jan 7 2025

.TODAY...N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 7 ft.
.WED...SE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 7 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.SAT...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.

$$

637 
FZAK62 PAFC 080030
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
330 PM AKST Tue Jan 7 2025

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.

PKZ499-081445-
330 PM AKST Tue Jan 7 2025
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 988 mb low at 56N 174W slowly moves to 58N 180 at 981 mb by Thu
afternoon. A 991 mb low at 58N 161W moves inland at 998 mb by Tue
night. A 960 mb North Pacific low pushes its front towards the 
Alaska Peninsula from Wed afternoon through Thu afternoon. A 975 
mb low at 47N 169E Wed afternoon moves to 50N 176W at 960 mb for 
Thu afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-081445-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
330 PM AKST Tue Jan 7 2025

.TONIGHT...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft. Snow showers.
Freezing spray.
.WED...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SUN...W wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ412-081445-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
330 PM AKST Tue Jan 7 2025

.TONIGHT...NE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Snow showers.
Freezing spray.
.WED...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Snow showers.
Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...E wind up to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...NW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.SUN...W wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ413-081445-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
330 PM AKST Tue Jan 7 2025

.TONIGHT...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Snow showers.
.WED...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW wind 10 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU...E wind up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SUN...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ414-081445-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
330 PM AKST Tue Jan 7 2025

.TONIGHT...S wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED...S wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...S wind up to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 8 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SAT...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.SUN...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.

$$

Southcentral and Southwest Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
443 PM AKST Tue Dec 31 2024

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

Another calm and clear day for most of Southcentral, with some
notable exceptions. The closed upper level high continues to stall
at the border between the Yukon and Eastern Alaska border. This is
the reason for the colder temperatures, especially in the Copper
River Basin, and the widespread clear skies across Southcentral.
The Copper River Basin continues to be quite foggy with a strong
temperature inversion remaining prevalent. Weak upper level waves
are preventing the rest of the region from becoming foggy by
increasing cloud cover and mixing ever so slightly. One location
that has been gusty has been the Matanuska Valley. Palmer and
Wasilla have been going up and down in temperatures (from the
single digits to twenties) in a short period of time due to gusty
winds coming from the Glenn Highway allowing warmer temperatures
from above to mix down. Other gusty areas are the Valdez gaps and
passes including Thompson Pass. These areas are gusty due to a
temperature and pressure gradient between the Valdez area and the
Copper River Basin.

The more exciting weather is further south in Kodiak Island. The
low that has been advertised for a few days now has made its
closest approach to Kodiak Island and is now moving west towards
the Alaska Peninsula and the Aleutians. This is because the strong
high from before is blocking the low from moving any more to the
north. Kodiak is still experiencing moderate rainfall and gusty
winds of over 50 mph. The Kodiak Airport has received 0.77 in of
rain in the last 24 hours with higher elevations having received
even more. High-end gale force winds are being experienced in the
waters surrounding Kodiak Island including the Kamishak Bay and
Barren Islands regions. Shelikof Strait is experiencing storm
force winds. As the low continues its track to the west, wind
speeds will quickly diminish and will reach a minimum Tuesday
morning. Rain chances will also diminish, albeit more slowly.
Behind the low is a weak inverted trough that will pass through
Kodiak Island by Wednesday afternoon. Rain and wind speeds will
increase again in response, but not nearly to the same level as
before. Once all is said and done by Thursday, the whole region
from the mainland to to Kodiak Island will become quiet on
Thursday as high pressure and a col in the north Gulf influence
the region.

Friday will bring a change in the air mass. An Arctic trough will
drop from the north and force the high eastward. This trough will
drive temperatures down across Southcentral. This will create a
steep temperature gradient especially in-between Valdez and the
Copper River Basin. There is uncertainty exactly where the trough
will go, but if it passes by the Valdez region, very gusty winds
will happen in Thompson Pass, the Valdez gap regions, and even
Valdez itself due to steep pressure gradients. The rest of
Southcentral including Anchorage could see the coldest air since
November. Again, this will all depend on the track of the Arctic
trough, but a colder weekend is highly likely. This will be a dry
air mass so little to no precipitation is expected. Though a weak
upper level wave will slowly move up the Gulf, so some rain in
Kodiak Island may be possible by the end of the period with
moisture potentially making into the Gulf coast afterwards.

-JAR

&&
.SHORT TERM FORECAST SOUTHWEST ALASKA/BERING SEA/ALEUTIANS (Days
1 through 3: This afternoon through Fri afternoon)...

Two lows and their fronts will bring active weather across the
region as we head into the new year. For much of Southwest Alaska,
expect breezy conditions, with the weather trending drier and
colder towards the end of the work week. For Alaska Peninsula and
the Aleutian Islands/Bering Sea, expect wetter conditions (mostly
rain) and winds to gale force as a front sweeps through on
Thursday and Friday. Here are a couple hazards we'll be
monitoring:

* Strong easterly winds, with gusts of 50-60 mph possible, for
  Unalaska from Thursday afternoon through Friday as the front
  moves through

* Wind chills as low as -20 to -30 for Kuskokwim River
  communities, from Thursday night into Friday

* Heavy to extreme freezing spray off the ice edge near Nunivak
  Island, from Thursday night into Friday

Diving into the details... a low slides westward along the Pacific
side of the Alaska Peninsula and Eastern Aleutians through
Wednesday night. Strong winds have been the most notable weather
associated with this storm. Winds have been quite gusty across
much of Southwest Alaska, with many areas seeing east to
northeasterly gusts of 25-35 mph. The strongest gusts since
midnight have been at King Salmon and Pilot Point, where favorable
gaps in the terrain have allowed for gusts to 47 mph. Winds will
gradually diminish from tonight through tomorrow morning as the
low weakens, but expect generally breezy conditions to persist
for all but Kuskokwim Valley through the end of the week.

In addition, a band of precipitation associated with this low is
currently bringing light snow and rain to the Kuskokwim Delta
coast, with virga over the Bristol Bay coast. As the band rotates
westward through tonight, precipitation will shift towards Nunivak
and Pribilof Islands. For Alaska Peninsula and the Eastern
Aleutians, expect persistent showers through tomorrow evening as
the low lingers in the vicinity, with another round of showers on
Thursday as a shortwave enters from the Gulf.

Beginning late Wednesday afternoon, a broad, occluding low will
push its gale force front across the Western and Central
Bering/Aleutians. Models are in decent agreement with the front,
but there is some uncertainty with this feature. First, if compact
lows develop along the front, they may produce localized areas of
winds up to storm force. For now, it's difficult to pinpoint
whether (and where) these compact lows may develop. Secondly,
there is some question of how far east the front may progress.
This will depend on how strong the ridge of high pressure is over
Mainland Alaska. While Southwest Alaska looks unlikely to see any
precipitation associated with this front, how far east the front
moves will ultimately affect the surface pressure gradient in
Southwest Alaska, which will then affect wind chills and freezing
spray severity off the ice edge. Stay tuned as we continue to
refine the forecast.

-Chen

&&

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

A broad upper level low stretches from Eastern Asia across the
Bering into Western Alaska through the forecast period. This low
area will be meandering around the Bering through next week. Most
of the Arctic regions remain under an equally broad upper level
ridge, while another ridge over Southeast Alaska and Western
Canada sets up over most of Interior Alaska. Temperatures as low
as 40 below are expected across the upper and Central Copper River
Valley Saturday and Sunday. The Gulf of Alaska section of the
ridge helps sustain deep onshore flow from the Alaska Peninsula
and Kodiak Island across the Southcentral coastal zones through
the weekend.

Transitory North Pacific lows and fronts will bring some moderate
rains from the Eastern Aleutians to the Canadian border through
Tuesday. Areas away from the coast will remain cold enough to add
some additional snow. A strong North Pacific low Monday will
spread heavy rain and gusty winds across the Gulf with winds
approaching gale force near Kodiak Island. Affected rain areas
include from the Eastern Aleutians, AKPEN/Bristol Bay and
Southwest Alaska to Kodiak Island and Prince William Sound over to
the Canadian border through Tuesday. This low will sweep Westward
over the Shumagin Islands for Tuesday. In the West, a moderately
strong surface low and its elongated front press along the Western
and Central Aleutians spread locally heavy rains and gusty winds
through the period. The pressure gradient across the Bering
combined with outflow winds from Western Alaska will be sufficient
for widespread gale force winds over the Central and Western
Bering through Monday morning, diminishing Tuesday.

&&

.AVIATION...

PANC...VFR conditions and light winds will persist. Expect
northerly wind from Knik Arm to continue through the period.
Mid-level clouds may increase for a brief period Wednesday
morning.

&&