Gale Warning 262, NWS Anchorage, AK

904 
FZAK62 PAFC 231208
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
408 AM AKDT Sun Mar 23 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.

PKZ499-240145-
408 AM AKDT Sun Mar 23 2025
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

The front of a 988 mb Kamchatka low enters the Western Bering Mon
morning.

$$

PKZ411-240145-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
408 AM AKDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND MONDAY...

.TODAY...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.MON...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft. Rain and snow.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ412-240145-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
408 AM AKDT Sun Mar 23 2025

.TODAY...N wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...W wind up to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.

$$

PKZ413-240145-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
408 AM AKDT Sun Mar 23 2025

.TODAY...NW wind 15 to 25 kt diminishing to up to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.MON...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 8 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ414-240145-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
408 AM AKDT Sun Mar 23 2025

.TODAY...N wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.

$$

546 
FZAK62 PAFC 232307
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
307 PM AKDT Sun Mar 23 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.

PKZ499-241515-
307 PM AKDT Sun Mar 23 2025
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

The weather front of a 979 mb Kamchatka low enters the Western 
Bering Sea and Western Aleutians Mon morning.

$$

PKZ411-241515-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
307 PM AKDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.MON...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft. Rain and snow.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft. Rain and snow.
.TUE...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ412-241515-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
307 PM AKDT Sun Mar 23 2025

.TONIGHT...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...SW wind up to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ413-241515-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
307 PM AKDT Sun Mar 23 2025

.TONIGHT...N wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.MON...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 8 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Rain and snow.
.TUE...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...W wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.

$$

PKZ414-241515-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
307 PM AKDT Sun Mar 23 2025

.TONIGHT...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...N wind up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N wind up to 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.

$$

714 
FZAK62 PAFC 241147
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
347 AM AKDT Mon Mar 24 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.

PKZ499-250145-
347 AM AKDT Mon Mar 24 2025
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

The front of a 986 mb Kamchatka low progresses across the Bering
Sea and Aleutian Chain through Tue afternoon, then dissipates Wed
morning over Nikolski.

$$

PKZ411-250145-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
347 AM AKDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft. Snow.
.TONIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft. Snow.
.TUE...SW wind 15 to 30 kt diminishing to 10 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.

$$

PKZ412-250145-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
347 AM AKDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND TUESDAY...

.TODAY...NE wind up to 15 kt becoming E 10 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Snow. Freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...W wind up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 7 ft.
.FRI...W wind 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.

$$

PKZ413-250145-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
347 AM AKDT Mon Mar 24 2025

.TODAY...W wind up to 20 kt becoming SE 10 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Snow.
.TUE...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Snow.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 7 ft.

$$

PKZ414-250145-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
347 AM AKDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Heavy freezing spray
near the ice edge.
.TONIGHT...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Heavy freezing spray
near the ice edge.
.TUE...NE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...NE wind up to 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.

$$

639 
FZAK62 PAFC 242301
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
301 PM AKDT Mon Mar 24 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.

PKZ499-251500-
301 PM AKDT Mon Mar 24 2025
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 983 mb Sea of Okhotsk low extends a front over the Western 
Aleutians and Bering that moves into the Eastern Aleutians and 
Bering for Wed afternoon. A 1003 mb Central Kamchatka low forms on
the front Tue afternoon and moves to 61N 176W at 1023 mb by Wed 
afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-251500-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
301 PM AKDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft. Rain and snow.
.TUE...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.WED...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW wind up to 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ412-251500-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
301 PM AKDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...GALE WARNING TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft. Snow.
Freezing spray E of 178W.
.TUE...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Snow.
Freezing spray E of 175W.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Snow. 
Freezing spray E of 175W.
.WED...W wind up to 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind up to 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU...NW wind up to 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...W wind 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ413-251500-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
301 PM AKDT Mon Mar 24 2025

.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Rain and snow.
.TUE...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.WED...W wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind up to 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...NW wind up to 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...W wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ414-251500-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
301 PM AKDT Mon Mar 24 2025

.TONIGHT...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 8 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...NE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft. Freezing spray E of 167W.
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED...N wind up to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind up to 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

790 
FZAK62 PAFC 251129
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
329 AM AKDT Tue Mar 25 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.

PKZ499-260145-
329 AM AKDT Tue Mar 25 2025
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 981 mb low in the Sea of Okhotsk extends a front over the 
Western Aleutians and Bering that sweeps across the Eastern 
Aleutians and Bering for Wed afternoon. A 1003 mb Kamchatka low 
forms along the front Tue afternoon and moves to 60N 176W at 1025
mb by Wed afternoon then dissipates by Thu morning.

$$

PKZ411-260145-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
329 AM AKDT Tue Mar 25 2025

.TODAY...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.WED...SW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW wind up to 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.

$$

PKZ412-260145-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
329 AM AKDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Snow. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Snow. Freezing
spray.
.WED...W wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind up to 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ413-260145-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
329 AM AKDT Tue Mar 25 2025

.TODAY...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.WED...W wind 15 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind up to 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ414-260145-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
329 AM AKDT Tue Mar 25 2025

.TODAY...NE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...E wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft. Snow.
.WED...N wind up to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind up to 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

Southcentral and Southwest Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
425 AM AKDT Sat Mar 22 2025

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

A weak low hovers over the Alaska Interior near the Al-Can
border. Snow showers near Paxson and the Tok Cut Off will
gradually decrease through today. Meanwhile, a compact low
skirting the northern Gulf of Alaska coastline today will bring
periods of showers to western Prince William Sound and eastern
Kenai Peninsula. Lower elevations can expect rain while higher
elevations from around 500 feet could see snow showers. Showers in
Kodiak become more likely tonight through Sunday as another low
approaches the western Gulf of Alaska. Confidence decreases beyond
this weekend in regards to the timing of showers as each
shortwave trough moves through the area.

Overall daytime highs will remain above normal for this time of
year. No significant weather or cold producers are on the horizon
through at least this weekend.

&&

.SHORT TERM FORECAST SOUTHWEST ALASKA/BERING SEA/ALEUTIANS
(This Afternoon through Monday afternoon)...

Steady, cool, northerly flow entering the Bering Sea is promoting
a stable layer of stratus covering much of the region. Areas of
stratus may develop lower, resulting in patchy fog near the
Aleutians and Alaska Peninsula. Snow showers falling from this
stratus layer across the Aleutian Chain will continue this
weekend. In Southwest Alaska, an inverted trough has built over
the area, increasing the likelihood for light snow showers across
the region, and are expected to persist into late this weekend and
early next week.

On Sunday, a shortwave will drop past the Pribilof Islands,
allowing for a period of snow showers and small craft winds. This
system is expected to lack the organization to produce more
intense winds and snowfall rates, bringing instead some gusty
winds and the chance for some light snowfall rates. This is
followed by a broad ridge pushing in from the west. By Sunday
afternoon, the ridge will envelope the western half of the
Aleutians. Continued show showers and colder temperatures from
northerly flow remains. By Monday, the large ridge will move into
the Eastern Aleutians, drying much of the region. However, gale
force gap winds will continue near the Alaska peninsula as
northerly winds linger. Snow showers in the southwest mainland
will slowly dwindle through Monday as the low is stretched.

By late Sunday evening, the next main feature is set to enter the
Western Bering and Aleutians. A broad front bringing gale force southerly
flow and moisture, expectedly returning rainfall or a rain/snow
mix as the front steadily sweeps eastward across the Chain and
Bering, potentially reaching Adak by Monday afternoon.

-CL

&&

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

The extended period starts out with an upper level low pressure
over the central Alaska and extending deep into the North Pacific.
A strong ridge of high pressure will dominate the western portion
of the state and the Bering Sea. As the week progresses the upper
level features become entrenched, forming a blocking pattern
across the entire forecast region.

This pattern will setup a prolonged moderate northerly wind
pattern across the Bearing Sea, Aleutian Islands and the western
part of the State, allowing cooler air to move into this region.
The Upper level low over the central part of Alaska and the Gulf
of Alaska will allow mostly weak surface lows to transit along the
low and trough axis bringing periods shower/snowy precipitation
along the Gulf Coast and Eastern Alaskan Peninsula.

&&

.AVIATION...

PANC...VFR conditions and light winds continue. On Saturday
Turnagain Arm winds increase, but are expected to remain south of
the terminal.

&&