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Gale Warning 2, NWS Anchorage, AK

January 1, 2025

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this gale warning at Jan 1, 2025, 3:08 PM AKST. It was in force for 6 days. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Jan 1, 2025, 3:08 PM AKST (00:08 UTC)
Expired
Jan 7, 2025, 3:33 AM AKST
In force
6 days
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

The text

As transmitted.

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.

$$
12 follow-up statements
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.

$$

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Anchorage, AK wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Jan 1, 5:20 AM AKST, 9 hours 48 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 1, 5:20 AM AKST, 9 hours 48 minutes before
Southcentral and Southwest Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
520 AM AKST Wed Jan 1 2025

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

Discussion:

Very quiet over most of Southcentral this morning...with the
exception of Kodiak Island and the central Gulf where strong winds
and rain continue this morning. With that said, however, winds are
starting to decrease as the center of the stacked low has moved to
just south of Dutch Harbor/Unalaska area. Kodiak may see a brief
uptick of winds as a shortwave rotates around the east side of the
low, lifting up towards Kodiak Island and the AKPEN later this
morning. Steady rainfall and gusty winds will then rapidly decrease
behind the shortwave. Across Southcentral, generally clear skies and
colder temperatures prevail, though some fog has redeveloped in the
lower valleys of the Copper River Basin.

Beyond today, the main focus will turn towards very cold
temperatures working into Interior Alaska and pouring into the
Copper Basin as an Arctic airmass surges southwards Thursday night
into Friday. This airmass will eventually spread across most of
Alaska, Canada, and the Northern Plains and Great Lakes Region. The
Copper River Valley is already seeing temperatures in the negative
20s this morning, but will see even colder temperatures by Friday
morning as the cold air really begins to settle in. While Thursday
morning also looks very cold, it may depend on fog potential as to
how low temperatures will fall. Right now, temperatures look to
readily fall between minus 30 to minus 35; however, if fog holds off
and the area sees maximum radiational cooling and light
winds...Thursday morning lows could be lower. Friday morning looks
to have better conditions as the Arctic airmass moves in, and will
may see an uptick in winds. As such, a Cold Weather Advisory may be
warranted if temperatures continue to trend towards 40 below. And
while not as cold as the Copper Basin, the rest of Southcentral will
also see much colder temperatures by late this week into the first
weekend of the new year.

The other focus will be the north-to-south gap flow winds to
increase in response to steepening gradient over the coastal
mountains, and the cold, dense Arctic airmass surging southward.
Thompson Pass could see gusts of at least 50 mph with Valdez and the
associated gap regions also seeing winds increase Thursday into
Friday. The Copper River Delta and Knik areas will also see
increasing winds, and may see some dust being lofted depending on
the extent and depth of existing snow cover.

- PP

&&

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

Precipitation is clearing out this morning for the Pribilofs as
the band moves west and a ridge builds across the Bering Sea from
Mainland Alaska. A low continues to linger near the Alaska
Peninsula and eastern Aleutians with its center just south of
Unimak Pass. Gusty easterly winds and rain showers associated with
this low will continue to weaken through tonight, though
precipitation is not expected to completely clear out of the area.

With offshore flow across Southwest Alaska, expect cooling
temperatures and clearing skies over the next few days. The
breeziest locations look to be through Bristol Bay from about
Koliganek to the Dillingham (gusts around 25 to 30 mph) and the
Kuskokwim Delta (gusts up to 30 to 35 mph) through the rest of
the week. Friday and Saturday are expected to be the coldest days
this week with morning wind chills dipping into the minus 20s
(degrees Fahrenheit) for the Kuskokwim River communities. Locally
colder locations near Stony River and Sleetmute could dip just
below minus 30. Cold, offshore winds will promote heavy to extreme
freezing spray (2 to 4 cm per hour) near Nunivak Island Thursday
night and expand west of Nunivak Island, to approximately 50
nautical miles off the ice edge by Saturday morning.

Looking at the western Aleutians/Bering Sea, a short wave trough
is lifting north and south of Kamchatka, a low is tracking toward
the western Aleutians. This low is expected to bring gale force
winds tonight into early Thursday morning with storm force gusts
possible. As the front lifts north, flow becomes predominantly
zonal across the Bering Sea. Easterly gales will spread across
the central Aleutians and most of the southwestern Bering
for Thursday. This trend continues to spread northward and
eastward through Friday, though confidence decreases with
determining the strength and location of the strongest wind
speeds. A swath of storm force gusts is possible across Adak and
into the southern Bering Sea, but models differ with the
characteristics of the low. Easterly gales could spread as far as
the Alaska Peninsula Friday and Unalaska has the potential to get
east winds gusting to 50 mph as the front moves through. If
compact low centers develop around the periphery of the parent
low, the chances of exceeding 50 or 60 mph will become more likely
for the eastern Aleutians and the southern Bering Sea to about
the Pribilofs.

Rux

&&

.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 northerly winds will persist.
Mid-level clouds may increase for a brief period this morning.

&&

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 1, 3:21 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC5 days
Jan 1, 3:21 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC5 days
Jan 1, 3:21 PM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC5 days
Jan 1, 3:39 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC4 days
Jan 1, 3:39 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC36 hr
Jan 2, 3:09 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC3 days
Jan 2, 3:52 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC4 days
Jan 2, 12:31 PM AKSTCold Weather AdvisoryAFC47 hr
Jan 2, 1:34 PM AKSTCold Weather AdvisoryAFC39 hr

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