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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this wind advisory at Dec 13, 2025, 11:16 AM AKST for Anchorage Municipality, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It took effect at Dec 13, 2025, 12:28 PM AKST. It was in force for 48 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 13, 2025, 11:16 AM AKST (20:16 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 13, 2025, 12:28 PM AKST
- Expired
- Dec 15, 2025, 12:00 PM AKST
- In force
- 48 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
Counties Anchorage Municipality, AK, Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK
The radar
The Kenai radar (PAHG), 60 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:18 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Kodiak, (PADQ), launched 12:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 360 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1335 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 136 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 272 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 254 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
327 WWAK71 PAFC 132016 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1116 AM AKST Sat Dec 13 2025 AKZ711-713-140430- /O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0008.251214T1200Z-251215T1800Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0017.251214T2100Z-251215T2100Z/ Lower Matanuska Valley-Sutton / Upper Matanuska Valley- Including the cities of Wasilla, Big Lake, Sutton, Chickaloon, and Palmer 1116 AM AKST Sat Dec 13 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts of 60 to 80 mph. Wind chill values 10 below to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Matanuska Valley. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. Cold temperatures combined with strong winds could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds (gusts up to 80 mph) are expected between 3pm Sunday and 3am Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ732-140430- /O.EXT.PAFC.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ /O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251220T0100Z/ Thompson Pass- Including the cities of Thompson Pass 1116 AM AKST Sat Dec 13 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT... -High Wind Warning: Northeast winds 45 to 60 mph with gusts of 75 to 90 mph. -Cold Weather Advisory: Very cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon AKST Monday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 4 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS... - High Wind Warning: High winds could move loose debris and cause damage. Travel could be difficult; especially for high profile vehicles. - Cold Weather Advisory: Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are currently peaking through Thompson Pass and will very gradually diminish this afternoon through tonight down to 50 to 60 mph gusts. Winds will then ramp back up Sunday afternoon and evening and peak at very similar values (as today) Sunday night through early Monday. Temperatures have warmed nearly 20 degrees in the past 24 hours, with wind chill readings sitting around 20 degrees below. Wind chills will fall back down to 40 below by Monday or Monday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AKZ731-140430- /O.EXT.PAFC.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ Valdez- Including the cities of Valdez 1116 AM AKST Sat Dec 13 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...North to east winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 55 to 70 mph. * WHERE...Valdez. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are currently peaking in Valdez and will very gradually diminish this afternoon through tonight down to 30 to 45 mph gusts. Winds will then ramp back up Sunday afternoon and evening and peak at very similar values (as today) Sunday night through early Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ701-723-140430- /O.NEW.PAFC.WI.Y.0003.251214T2100Z-251215T2100Z/ Anchorage-NW Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Eklutna, Sterling, Anchorage, Soldotna, Eagle River, Nikiski, and Kenai 1116 AM AKST Sat Dec 13 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 55 mph expected. Localized winds as high as 70 mph in Nikiski. Wind chill readings of zero to 15 below zero. * WHERE...Anchorage and NW Kenai Peninsula. This includes Eagle River, Chugiak, Kenai, and Nikiski. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North winds will gust as high as 40 mph today, strongest north to west Anchorage and in the Nikiski to Kenai corridor. Winds will strengthen further overnight tonight through Sunday morning and peak Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AKZ741>744-749>751-140430- /O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251220T0100Z/ Northern Copper Valley-Western Copper Valley-Central Copper Valley-Ernestine-Southern Copper Valley-Tok Cutoff-McCarthy- Including the cities of Glennallen, Kenny Lake, Tonsina, Mendeltna, Paxson, Slana, Tolsona, Copper Center, 46 Mile, Chistochina, McCarthy, Nelchina, Nebesna, Gakona, Chitina, and Mentasta Lake 1116 AM AKST Sat Dec 13 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold temperatures as low as 40 to 50 below zero. * WHERE...Copper River Basin. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold temperatures as low as 40 to 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The arrival of winds across much of the Copper River Basin has caused temperatures to rise above zero for much of the area. Temperatures across the southeastern basin, roughly from Chitina to McCarthy remain well below zero. As we head through early next week, the general trend will be for winds to diminish and temperatures to ultimately drop back down to 40 below zero by Monday or Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Be sure to have an emergency kit in your car and appropriate cold weather clothing and blankets in case your car breaks down. && $$ AKZ748-140430- /O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251215T1800Z/ Northern Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Chulitna, Denali Highway, and Broad Pass 1116 AM AKST Sat Dec 13 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 to 40 below zero expected. Northerly winds gusting 25 to 40 mph. * WHERE...Northern Susitna Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ Baines
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096 WWAK71 PAFC 132128 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1228 PM AKST Sat Dec 13 2025 AKZ748-132230- /O.CAN.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251215T1800Z/ Northern Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Chulitna, Denali Highway, and Broad Pass 1228 PM AKST Sat Dec 13 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Temperatures have warmed above zero for most areas due to the arrival of windy conditions. Thus, wind chill readings are no longer expected to drop to 30 below zero. Instead, wind chills will range from zero to 15 below through Sunday morning. $$ AKZ732-140530- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ /O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251220T0100Z/ Thompson Pass- Including the cities of Thompson Pass 1228 PM AKST Sat Dec 13 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT... -High Wind Warning: Northeast winds 45 to 60 mph with gusts of 75 to 90 mph. -Cold Weather Advisory: Very cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon AKST Monday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 4 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS... - High Wind Warning: High winds could move loose debris and cause damage. Travel could be difficult; especially for high profile vehicles. - Cold Weather Advisory: Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are currently peaking through Thompson Pass and will very gradually diminish this afternoon through tonight down to 50 to 60 mph gusts. Winds will then ramp back up Sunday afternoon and evening and peak at very similar values (as today) Sunday night through early Monday. Temperatures have warmed nearly 20 degrees in the past 24 hours, with wind chill readings sitting around 20 degrees below. Wind chills will fall back down to 40 below by Monday or Monday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Be sure to have an emergency kit in your car and appropriate cold weather clothing and blankets in case your car breaks down. && $$ AKZ731-140530- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ Valdez- Including the cities of Valdez 1228 PM AKST Sat Dec 13 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...North to east winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 55 to 70 mph. * WHERE...Valdez. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are currently peaking in Valdez and will very gradually diminish this afternoon through tonight down to 30 to 45 mph gusts. Winds will then ramp back up Sunday afternoon and evening and peak at very similar values (as today) Sunday night through early Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ711-713-140530- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0017.251214T2100Z-251215T2100Z/ Lower Matanuska Valley-Sutton / Upper Matanuska Valley- Including the cities of Wasilla, Big Lake, Sutton, Chickaloon, and Palmer 1228 PM AKST Sat Dec 13 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts of 60 to 80 mph. Wind chill values 10 below to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Matanuska Valley. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. Cold temperatures combined with strong winds could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds (gusts up to 80 mph) are expected between 3pm Sunday and 3am Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ723-140530- /O.EXT.PAFC.WI.Y.0003.251213T2128Z-251215T2100Z/ NW Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Soldotna, Nikiski, Sterling, and Kenai 1228 PM AKST Sat Dec 13 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph. Localized gusts as high as 70 mph in Nikiski. Wind chill readings of 10 below zero to 5 above zero. * WHERE...Along the coast of the NW Kenai Peninsula, including Kenai and Nikiski. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and may result in power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur close to Cook Inlet, especially for the Nikiski to Kenai corridor. Winds will likely diminish a bit tonight, but will re-strengthen during the day on Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AKZ741>744-749>751-140530- /O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251220T0100Z/ Northern Copper Valley-Western Copper Valley-Central Copper Valley-Ernestine-Southern Copper Valley-Tok Cutoff-McCarthy- Including the cities of Glennallen, Kenny Lake, Tonsina, Mendeltna, Paxson, Slana, Tolsona, Copper Center, 46 Mile, Chistochina, McCarthy, Nelchina, Nebesna, Gakona, Chitina, and Mentasta Lake 1228 PM AKST Sat Dec 13 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold temperatures as low as 40 to 50 below zero. * WHERE...Copper River Basin. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold temperatures as low as 40 to 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The arrival of winds across much of the Copper River Basin has caused temperatures to rise above zero for much of the area. Temperatures across the southeastern basin, roughly from Chitina to McCarthy remain well below zero. As we head through early next week, the general trend will be for winds to diminish and temperatures to ultimately drop back down to 40 below zero by Monday or Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Be sure to have an emergency kit in your car and appropriate cold weather clothing and blankets in case your car breaks down. && $$ AKZ701-140530- /O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0003.251214T2100Z-251215T2100Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eklutna, and Eagle River 1228 PM AKST Sat Dec 13 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 55 mph expected. Wind chill readings of zero to 15 below zero. * WHERE...Anchorage. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North winds will gust as high as 40 mph today, strongest north to west Anchorage and along Knik Arm. Winds will strengthen further overnight tonight through Sunday morning and peak Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Baines
300 WWAK71 PAFC 140040 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 340 PM AKST Sat Dec 13 2025 AKZ732-141515- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ /O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251220T0100Z/ Thompson Pass- Including the cities of Thompson Pass 340 PM AKST Sat Dec 13 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT... -High Wind Warning: Northeast winds 45 to 60 mph with gusts of 75 to 90 mph. -Cold Weather Advisory: Very cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN... -For the High Wind Warning, until noon AKST Monday. -For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 4 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS... - High Wind Warning: High winds could move loose debris and cause damage. Travel could be difficult; especially for high profile vehicles. - Cold Weather Advisory: Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are currently peaking through Thompson Pass and will very gradually diminish this afternoon through tonight down to 50 to 60 mph gusts. Winds will then ramp back up Sunday afternoon and evening and peak at very similar values (as today) Sunday night through early Monday. Temperatures have warmed nearly 20 degrees in the past 24 hours, with wind chill readings sitting around 20 degrees below. Wind chills will fall back down to 40 below by Monday or Monday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Be sure to have an emergency kit in your car and appropriate cold weather clothing and blankets in case your car breaks down. && $$ AKZ731-141515- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ Valdez- Including the cities of Valdez 340 PM AKST Sat Dec 13 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...North to east winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 55 to 75 mph. * WHERE...Valdez. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will peak in Valdez and will very gradually diminish through tonight down to 30 to 45 mph gusts. Winds will then ramp back up Sunday afternoon and evening and peak at very similar values (as today) Sunday night through early Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ711-713-141515- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0017.251214T2100Z-251215T2100Z/ Lower Matanuska Valley-Sutton / Upper Matanuska Valley- Including the cities of Big Lake, Sutton, Wasilla, Palmer, and Chickaloon 340 PM AKST Sat Dec 13 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts of 60 to 80 mph. Wind chill values 10 below to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Matanuska Valley. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. Cold temperatures combined with strong winds could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds (gusts up to 80 mph) are expected between 3pm Sunday and 3am Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ701-141515- /O.EXT.PAFC.WI.Y.0003.251214T0040Z-251215T2100Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Eagle River, Anchorage, and Eklutna 340 PM AKST Sat Dec 13 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 55 mph expected. Wind chill readings of zero to 15 below zero. * WHERE...Anchorage. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds north to west Anchorage and along Knik Arm. Peak winds occur Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AKZ741>744-749>751-141515- /O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251220T0100Z/ Northern Copper Valley-Western Copper Valley-Central Copper Valley-Ernestine-Southern Copper Valley-Tok Cutoff-McCarthy- Including the cities of Tolsona, Tonsina, Chitina, Nebesna, Slana, Copper Center, Mentasta Lake, Nelchina, 46 Mile, Gakona, Mendeltna, Glennallen, Chistochina, Paxson, McCarthy, and Kenny Lake 340 PM AKST Sat Dec 13 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold temperatures as low as 40 to 50 below zero. * WHERE...Copper River Basin. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold temperatures as low as 40 to 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The arrival of winds across much of the Copper River Basin has caused temperatures to rise above zero for much of the area. Temperatures across the southeastern basin, roughly from Chitina to McCarthy remain well below zero. As we head through early next week, the general trend will be for winds to diminish and temperatures to ultimately drop back down to 40 below zero by Monday or Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Be sure to have an emergency kit in your car and appropriate cold weather clothing and blankets in case your car breaks down. && $$ AKZ723-141515- /O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ NW Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Nikiski, Soldotna, Kenai, and Sterling 340 PM AKST Sat Dec 13 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph. Localized gusts as high as 70 mph in Nikiski. Wind chill readings of 10 below zero to 5 above zero. * WHERE...Along the coast of the NW Kenai Peninsula, including Kenai and Nikiski. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and may result in power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur close to Cook Inlet, especially for the Nikiski to Kenai corridor. Winds will likely diminish a bit tonight, but will re-strengthen during the day on Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ DAN
050 WWAK71 PAFC 141337 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 437 AM AKST Sun Dec 14 2025 AKZ732-150230- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ /O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251220T0100Z/ Thompson Pass- Including the cities of Thompson Pass 437 AM AKST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT... -High Wind Warning: Northeast winds 45 to 60 mph with gusts of 70 to 80 mph. -Cold Weather Advisory: Very cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon AKST Monday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 4 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS... - High Wind Warning: High winds could move loose debris and cause damage. Travel could be difficult; especially for high profile vehicles. - Cold Weather Advisory: Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Be sure to have an emergency kit in your car and appropriate cold weather clothing and blankets in case your car breaks down. && $$ AKZ731-150230- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ Valdez- Including the cities of Valdez 437 AM AKST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...North to east winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 55 to 75 mph. * WHERE...Valdez. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...After diminishing Saturday night, winds will increase again to warning levels Sunday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ711-713-150230- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0017.251214T2100Z-251215T2100Z/ Lower Matanuska Valley-Sutton / Upper Matanuska Valley- Including the cities of Big Lake, Palmer, Wasilla, Chickaloon, and Sutton 437 AM AKST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts of 60 to 80 mph. Wind chill values 10 below to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Matanuska Valley. * WHEN...From noon today to noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. Cold temperatures combined with strong winds could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds (gusts up to 80 mph) are expected between 3pm Sunday and 3am Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ741>744-749>751-150230- /O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251220T0100Z/ Northern Copper Valley-Western Copper Valley-Central Copper Valley-Ernestine-Southern Copper Valley-Tok Cutoff-McCarthy- Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Chitina, Glennallen, Copper Center, Paxson, Slana, Tolsona, Tonsina, Kenny Lake, 46 Mile, Nebesna, Gakona, Nelchina, McCarthy, Mendeltna, and Chistochina 437 AM AKST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold temperatures as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Copper River Basin. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold temperatures as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The arrival of winds across much of the Copper River Basin caused temperatures to rise above zero for much of the area, resulting in isolated areas of wind chills to 35 below for today. However, winds are expected to diminish and temperatures should drop back down to 40 below zero by Monday or Tuesday and remain in that range into Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AKZ701-150230- /O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, and Eklutna 437 AM AKST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 55 mph. Wind chill readings of zero to 10 below zero. * WHERE...Anchorage. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds north to west Anchorage and along Knik Arm. Peak winds will occur this afternoon through Monday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AKZ723-150230- /O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ NW Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Nikiski, and Sterling 437 AM AKST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph. Localized gusts as high as 65 mph in Nikiski. Wind chill readings of 10 below zero to 5 above zero. * WHERE...Along the coast of the NW Kenai Peninsula, including Kenai and Nikiski. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and may result in power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur close to Cook Inlet, especially for the Nikiski to Kenai corridor. While winds diminished some overnight last night, they will re-strengthen during the day today. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
027 WWAK71 PAFC 141949 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1049 AM AKST Sun Dec 14 2025 AKZ732-151515- /O.CAN.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251220T0100Z/ /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ Thompson Pass- Including the cities of Thompson Pass 1049 AM AKST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...High Wind Warning: Northeast winds 45 to 60 mph with gusts of 70 to 80 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris and cause damage. Travel could be difficult; especially for high profile vehicles. Wind chills between -25 and -30F. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ741>744-749>751-142100- /O.CAN.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251220T0100Z/ Northern Copper Valley-Western Copper Valley-Central Copper Valley-Ernestine-Southern Copper Valley-Tok Cutoff-McCarthy- Including the cities of 46 Mile, Nebesna, Chistochina, Mentasta Lake, McCarthy, Slana, Copper Center, Paxson, Tolsona, Kenny Lake, Nelchina, Glennallen, Chitina, Tonsina, Gakona, and Mendeltna 1049 AM AKST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds and recent cloud cover have allowed temperatures to warm. Temperatures and wind chills near or below -40 may develop by mid-week. $$ AKZ731-151515- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ Valdez- Including the cities of Valdez 1049 AM AKST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...North to east winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 55 to 75 mph. * WHERE...Valdez. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ711-713-151515- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0017.251214T2100Z-251215T2100Z/ Lower Matanuska Valley-Sutton / Upper Matanuska Valley- Including the cities of Chickaloon, Sutton, Wasilla, Palmer, and Big Lake 1049 AM AKST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts of 60 to 80 mph. Wind chill values 10 below to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Matanuska Valley. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. Cold temperatures combined with strong winds could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds (gusts up to 80 mph) are expected between 3pm today and 3am Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ701-151515- /O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Eagle River, Eklutna, and Anchorage 1049 AM AKST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 55 mph. Wind chill readings of zero to 10 below zero. * WHERE...Anchorage. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds north to west Anchorage and along Knik Arm. Peak winds will occur this afternoon through Monday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AKZ723-151515- /O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ NW Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Nikiski, Kenai, Soldotna, and Sterling 1049 AM AKST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph. Localized gusts as high as 65 mph in Nikiski. Wind chill readings of 10 below zero to 5 above zero. * WHERE...Along the coast of the NW Kenai Peninsula, including Kenai and Nikiski. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and may result in power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur close to Cook Inlet, especially for the Nikiski to Kenai corridor. While winds diminished some overnight last night, they will re-strengthen during the day today. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
021 WWAK71 PAFC 142225 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 125 PM AKST Sun Dec 14 2025 AKZ701-151515- /O.UPG.PAFC.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ /O.EXA.PAFC.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, and Eklutna 125 PM AKST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts between 55 and 70 mph. Wind chill readings of zero to 10 below zero. * WHERE...Anchorage. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong wind gusts at or in excess of 60 mph have been observed across the area early this afternoon. Expect winds to increase through the rest of today and overnight tonight. Winds will gradually decrease through Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ711-713-151515- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ Lower Matanuska Valley-Sutton / Upper Matanuska Valley- Including the cities of Sutton, Wasilla, Big Lake, Chickaloon, and Palmer 125 PM AKST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Matanuska Valley. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. Cold temperatures combined with strong winds could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds (gusts up to 80 mph) are expected between 3pm today and 3am Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ731-151515- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ Valdez- Including the cities of Valdez 125 PM AKST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 50 to 70 mph with gusts up to 85 mph. * WHERE...Valdez. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ732-151515- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ Thompson Pass- Including the cities of Thompson Pass 125 PM AKST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris and cause damage. Travel could be difficult; especially for high profile vehicles. Wind chills between -25 and -30F. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ723-151515- /O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ NW Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Soldotna, Sterling, Nikiski, and Kenai 125 PM AKST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph. Localized gusts as high as 65 mph in Nikiski. Wind chill readings of 10 below zero to 5 above zero. * WHERE...Along the coast of the NW Kenai Peninsula, including Kenai and Nikiski. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and may result in power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur close to Cook Inlet, especially for the Nikiski to Kenai corridor. While winds diminished some overnight last night, they will re-strengthen during the day today. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ DAN
810 WWAK71 PAFC 150321 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 621 PM AKST Sun Dec 14 2025 AKZ701-151500- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, and Eklutna 621 PM AKST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts between 55 and 70 mph. Wind chill readings of zero to 10 below zero. * WHERE...Anchorage. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong wind gusts at or in excess of 60 mph have been observed across the area this afternoon. Expect winds to increase through the rest of today and overnight tonight. Winds will gradually decrease through Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ711-713-151500- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ Lower Matanuska Valley-Sutton / Upper Matanuska Valley- Including the cities of Wasilla, Palmer, Sutton, Chickaloon, and Big Lake 621 PM AKST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts of 65 to 95 mph. Wind chill values 10 below to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Matanuska Valley. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. Cold temperatures combined with strong winds could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds (gusts up to 95 mph) are expected between 6pm today and 3am Monday. The strongest gusts are expected in and around Palmer. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ731-151500- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ Valdez- Including the cities of Valdez 621 PM AKST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...North to east winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 55 to 75 mph. * WHERE...Valdez. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...After diminishing Saturday night, winds will increase again to warning levels Sunday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ732-151500- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ Thompson Pass- Including the cities of Thompson Pass 621 PM AKST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 45 to 60 mph with gusts of 70 to 80 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris and cause damage. Travel could be difficult; especially for high profile vehicles. Wind chills between -25 and -30F. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Be sure to have an emergency kit in your car and appropriate cold weather clothing and blankets in case your car breaks down. && $$ AKZ723-151500- /O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ NW Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Nikiski, Sterling, Soldotna, and Kenai 621 PM AKST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph. Localized gusts as high as 65 mph in Nikiski. Wind chill readings of 10 below zero to 5 above zero. * WHERE...Along the coast of the NW Kenai Peninsula, including Kenai and Nikiski. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and may result in power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur close to Cook Inlet, especially for the Nikiski to Kenai corridor. While winds diminished some overnight last night, they will re-strengthen this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Shriver
236 WWAK71 PAFC 151301 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 401 AM AKST Mon Dec 15 2025 AKZ701-152100- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Eagle River, Eklutna, and Anchorage 401 AM AKST Mon Dec 15 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Anchorage. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ711-713-152100- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ Lower Matanuska Valley-Sutton / Upper Matanuska Valley- Including the cities of Chickaloon, Big Lake, Wasilla, Palmer, and Sutton 401 AM AKST Mon Dec 15 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Matanuska Valley. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest gusts are expected in and around Palmer. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ731-152100- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ Valdez- Including the cities of Valdez 401 AM AKST Mon Dec 15 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Valdez. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ732-152100- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ Thompson Pass- Including the cities of Thompson Pass 401 AM AKST Mon Dec 15 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...North winds 50 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris and cause damage. Travel could be difficult; especially for high profile vehicles. Wind chills between -25 and -30F. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ723-152100- /O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ NW Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Soldotna, Kenai, Sterling, and Nikiski 401 AM AKST Mon Dec 15 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Along the coast of the NW Kenai Peninsula, including Kenai and Nikiski. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and may result in power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur close to Cook Inlet, especially for the Nikiski to Kenai corridor. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ EZ
530 WWAK71 PAFC 152054 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1154 AM AKST Mon Dec 15 2025 AKZ713-152200- /O.EXP.PAFC.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ Sutton / Upper Matanuska Valley- Including the cities of Chickaloon and Sutton 1154 AM AKST Mon Dec 15 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON AKST TODAY... Winds will continue to slowly diminish through this evening, though will remain breezy at 15 to 30 mph out of the northeast. $$ AKZ723-152200- /O.EXP.PAFC.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/ NW Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Sterling, Soldotna, Kenai, and Nikiski 1154 AM AKST Mon Dec 15 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON AKST TODAY... Winds will continue to diminish through the evening. $$ AKZ701-160300- /O.EXT.PAFC.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-251216T0300Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Eklutna, Eagle River, and Anchorage 1154 AM AKST Mon Dec 15 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 60 mph * WHERE...Anchorage. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds have been slow to diminish today, but will continue to gradually subside through this evening. The highest wind gusts will continue to be near Knik Arm and JBER. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ711-160300- /O.EXT.PAFC.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-251216T0300Z/ Lower Matanuska Valley- Including the cities of Wasilla, Big Lake, and Palmer 1154 AM AKST Mon Dec 15 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Matanuska Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will gradually subside through tomorrow morning. Overnight winds will remain breezy with gusts between 15 and 35 mph. The highest winds will continue to be near Palmer and the Glenn/Parks Interchange. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ731-160300- /O.EXT.PAFC.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-251216T0300Z/ Valdez- Including the cities of Valdez 1154 AM AKST Mon Dec 15 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Valdez. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will gradually diminish through this evening, but will remain breezy with gusts ranging from 15 to 45 mph overnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ732-160300- /O.EXT.PAFC.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-251216T0300Z/ Thompson Pass- Including the cities of Thompson Pass 1154 AM AKST Mon Dec 15 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 50 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris and cause damage. Travel could be difficult; especially for high profile vehicles. Wind chills between -25 and -30F. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this wind advisory 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 wind advisory went out at Dec 13, 5:31 AM AKST, 5 hours 45 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 13, 5:31 AM AKST, 5 hours 45 minutes before
Southcentral and Southwest Alaska Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Anchorage AK 531 AM AKST Sat Dec 13 2025 .SHORT TERM FORECAST SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA (Days 1 through 3)... Key Messages: - Winds increase for most locations, especially in Valdez, Seward/Resurrection Bay, as well as the waters around Kodiak Island. Northeast winds increase Saturday afternoon through Monday across the Matanuska Valley. Confidence is increasing that wind gusts approach 60 mph or greater in the Matanuska Valley for Sunday night and Monday. Still some uncertainty on the duration of how long gusty winds last. - High Wind Warnings for both Valdez (northeast gusts up to 70 mph) and Thompson Pass (northeast gusts up to 75 mph) starting early Saturday morning into Saturday night. A High Wind Watch has been issued for the Matanuska Valley from late tonight through Monday morning. - Gusty northerly winds for Anchorage and along the Cook Inlet Coast of the Western Kenai Peninsula up to 40 mph is likely through Monday morning. Gusts to 50 mph cannot be ruled out. - Cold temperatures and wind chills persist through next week. The Cold Weather Advisory has been extended through next Fri afternoon for the Copper River Basin, the Northern Susitna Valley/Broad Pass area, and through the Thompson Pass area. Preparedness Actions: - Prepare for the strong winds returning later today and persisting through the near future. Be sure to secure anything that could blow around by strong winds. - You can reduce your risk of hypothermia or frost bite by protecting your skin from exposure and wearing appropriate clothing while outdoors. Keep emergency supplies with you in your home and while traveling whenever possible. Consider wearing your cold weather gear while you are driving through frigid temperatures. Know the signs of hypothermia and check on others. Discussion: Strong northerly flow returns across Southcentral with a blocking ridge over the Bering Sea and a trough that is digging across the AlCan into the Gulf of Alaska this morning. Several locations are starting to see their winds increase. Later this afternoon though, gusty winds return to the Matanuska Valley, mostly picking up in earnest with gusts 40 to 50 mph. The window of strongest gusts across the Matanuska Valley looks to be Sunday through Monday morning where northeast winds could gust between 60 to 80 mph at times. For Valdez, winds gusts this morning of 40 to 50 mph are expected to increase to 60 mph to 70 mph this afternoon. Higher gusts up to 75 mph are likely across Thompson Pass. The strong northeast winds coming out of the Matanuska Valley also look to come to Anchorage and the Western Kenai Peninsula, similarly to how the previous high wind event unfolded earlier this week. The highest northerly wind gusts (40 to 50 mph) look to occur across West Anchorage, and along the Cook Inlet Coast of the Western Kenai Peninsula from roughly Anchor Point up to Nikiski through Sunday afternoon. Temperatures are expected to trend a little colder and remain cold through next week. Apparent temperatures have the potential to be just as cold or perhaps even colder with this arctic airmass. The Climate Prediction Center's outlook for the next couple weeks continues to favor towards colder than normal for most of the state. Cold temperatures with the overall synoptic pattern persisting also favors gap winds. Timing and intensity of the cold and winds will continue to be the primary forecast challenge across Southcentral through the next week. Perhaps some light snow may try and sneak into eastern portions of the Copper River Basin by Monday with a low spinning in the southern Gulf. However, confidence in this is very low at this point; especially with how dry the air has been lately as well. && .SHORT TERM FORECAST SOUTHWEST ALASKA/BERING SEA/ALEUTIANS (Days 1 through 3: Today through Monday)... Key Messages: -Colder temperatures expected across Southwest Alaska, with several days below 0F inland and wind chills of -10 to -30. Near-average temperatures persist for the southern AK Peninsula through the Aleutians. -Strong northerly winds likely from Southwest AK through Bristol Bay into the AK Peninsula with gale- and storm-force winds across the waters. -Little to no precipitation for most of the area through early next week. Discussion: The key messages and big picture from yesterday's forecast remain the same this morning. An amplified ridge over the Bering and trough over the Gulf of Alaska will remain in place through the weekend into early next week. Persistent northerly flow between the two features will keep gustier winds in the forecast, mainly south and east of the Kuskokwim Mountains. Winds will be strongest from the Kuskokwim Valley down into Bristol Bay, from a line extending from Lime Village to Koliganek/New Stuyahok to Levelock. Gusts from 25 to 35 mph are forecast to expand in coverage later this afternoon across the region with gusts to 40+ mph from Koliganek, southward to the coast and into Kvichak Bay. The communities of Naknek and King Salmon will likely be clipped by some of the stronger winds. Already this morning multiple locations are observing winds gusting to 30+ mph, including Koliganek, Naknek, and King Salmon. With colder temperatures already in place, ranging from the single digits to upper teens, wind chills will begin to drop below zero degrees Fahrenheit. Sunday into Monday many locations will likely see wind chills approaching -30 degrees. Precipitation chances will remain low for most areas the next few days. Though models are showing better agreement in a trough digging southward through the Eastern Aleutians next week on Monday. Cold air advection and the passage of the trough will result in elevated winds somewhere from Dutch Harbor through Unimak Pass, with increasing snow showers. BL && .LONG TERM FORECAST (Days 4 through 7: Tuesday through Friday)... A strong area of high pressure centered over the southern Bering Sea sinks south of the Aleutian Islands into the North Pacific by Wednesday. In the Gulf of Alaska, a potentially broad and complex low drifts east toward Southeast Alaska and weakens gradually through the week. The resulting pressure gradient drives gale to storm force winds out of gaps from the eastern Aleutians, through the Alaska Peninsula, to much of the Gulf as far east as the Copper River Delta through mid-week. These winds will be aided by continued cold advection across Alaska, with the coldest temperatures in the Copper River Basin, where they will range from 20 to 40 degrees below zero. A series of shortwave troughs aloft dropping south from the Arctic could lead to periods of enhanced gap winds and reinforce the colder temperatures. One of the stronger features models are currently hinting at indicate potential for a closed upper low to drop across the southern Alaska mainland on Tuesday or Wednesday, hinting at higher potential for another round of increased winds in that time frame. The forecast area remains dry overall. The one exception looks to be on Friday, as some moisture lifts across the western and northern Bering Sea with weak low pressure moving over top of the ridge, which could bring some light snow to portions of Southwest Alaska. Quesada && .AVIATION... PANC...Northerly winds will continue increasing through this morning, with gusts to 40 knots expected at the terminal by this afternoon. Northerly winds look to remain elevated through Sunday. &&
The office that day
Everything else NWS Anchorage, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 3:30 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 49 hr | |
| Dec 12, 3:30 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Dec 13, 3:41 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 4 days | |
| Dec 13, 3:41 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 4 days | |
| Dec 13, 3:41 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Dec 13, 3:41 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 4 days | |
| Dec 13, 11:16 AM AKST | High Wind Warning | AFC | Matanuska-Susitna | 59 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.