Extreme Cold Warning 2, NWS Anchorage, AK

301 
WWAK72 PAFC 072350
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
250 PM AKST Wed Jan 7 2026

AKZ752>757-761>766-081500-
/O.CON.PAFC.EC.W.0002.260108T0300Z-260111T0300Z/
Kuskokwim Valley West-Kuskokwim Valley East-Lime Village-
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-Interior Kuskokwim Delta-
Western Capes-Central Alaska Peninsula-Northern Alaska Peninsula-
Bristol Bay Borough (Naknek and King Salmon)-Northern Bristol Bay
Coast-Inland Bristol Bay-Lake Iliamna / Nila Vena / Nanvarpak-
Including the cities of Bethel, Goodnews Bay, Koliganek,
Sleetmute, Kipnuk, Manokotak, Mekoryuk, Togiak, Iliamna,
Kokhanok, Port Alsworth, New Stuyahok, Toksook Bay, Akiachak,
Port Heiden, Kalskag, Aniak, Egegik, Aleknagik, Platinum,
Quinhagak, Lime Village, King Salmon, Nondalton, Kasigluk,
Dillingham, Naknek, Pilot Point, Crooked Creek, and Kwethluk
250 PM AKST Wed Jan 7 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 
6 PM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as -40 to -60. For Pilot Point 
  and Port Heiden, very cold wind chills as low as -30 to -45.

* WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley, Kuskokwim Delta, Western Capes, 
  Bristol Bay, and Northern and Central Alaska Peninsula.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Air temperatures will continue to remain 
  around -10 to -25 degrees along the coast and as low as -30 to -40 
  degrees inland. An increase in wind beginning Thursday as high as 
  20 mph inland and 40 mph along the coast will bring widespread 
  areas of frigid wind chills, with the wind chills to -55 or lower. 
  Coldest wind chills expected for inland Kuskokwim Delta and 
  interior Bristol Bay. Confidence is low for when this cold air 
  outbreak will end, as there is a chance that bitterly cold 
  conditions could continue through early next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An extreme cold warning means that dangerously low temperatures are 
expected for a prolonged period of time. Wear protective clothing 
such as a hat, face mask, and heavy gloves or mittens if you have 
plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of 
outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to 
drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should 
drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from 
freezing.

&&

$$

Markle

035 
WWAK72 PAFC 080322
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
622 PM AKST Wed Jan 7 2026

AKZ752>757-761>766-081515-
/O.CON.PAFC.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260111T0300Z/
Kuskokwim Valley West-Kuskokwim Valley East-Lime Village-
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-Interior Kuskokwim Delta-
Western Capes-Central Alaska Peninsula-Northern Alaska Peninsula-
Bristol Bay Borough (Naknek and King Salmon)-Northern Bristol Bay
Coast-Inland Bristol Bay-Lake Iliamna / Nila Vena / Nanvarpak-
Including the cities of Manokotak, Aleknagik, King Salmon,
Togiak, Lime Village, Dillingham, Iliamna, Naknek, Kalskag, Port
Heiden, Kokhanok, Sleetmute, Kwethluk, New Stuyahok, Toksook Bay,
Koliganek, Pilot Point, Aniak, Nondalton, Bethel, Kasigluk,
Quinhagak, Crooked Creek, Port Alsworth, Platinum, Mekoryuk,
Kipnuk, Goodnews Bay, Egegik, and Akiachak
622 PM AKST Wed Jan 7 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as -40 to -60. For Pilot Point 
  and Port Heiden, very cold wind chills as low as -30 to -45.

* WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley, Kuskokwim Delta, Western Capes, 
  Bristol Bay, and Northern and Central Alaska Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Air temperatures will continue to remain 
  around -10 to -25 degrees along the coast and as low as -30 to -40 
  degrees inland. An increase in wind beginning Thursday as high as 
  20 mph inland and 40 mph along the coast will bring widespread 
  areas of frigid wind chills, with the wind chills to -55 or lower. 
  Gusty winds may loft snow on the ground, potentially reducing 
  visibility to one-half mile or less at times. Coldest wind chills 
  expected for inland Kuskokwim Delta and interior Bristol Bay. 
  Confidence is low for when this cold air outbreak will end, as 
  there is a chance that bitterly cold conditions could continue 
  through early next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An extreme cold warning means that dangerously low temperatures are 
expected for a prolonged period of time. Wear protective clothing 
such as a hat, face mask, and heavy gloves or mittens if you have 
plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of 
outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to 
drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should 
drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from 
freezing.

&&

$$

888 
WWAK72 PAFC 081136
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
236 AM AKST Thu Jan 8 2026

AKZ752>757-761>766-090200-
/O.CON.PAFC.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260111T0300Z/
Kuskokwim Valley West-Kuskokwim Valley East-Lime Village-
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-Interior Kuskokwim Delta-
Western Capes-Central Alaska Peninsula-Northern Alaska Peninsula-
Bristol Bay Borough (Naknek and King Salmon)-Northern Bristol Bay
Coast-Inland Bristol Bay-Lake Iliamna / Nila Vena / Nanvarpak-
Including the cities of Lime Village, Goodnews Bay, Iliamna,
Kalskag, Koliganek, King Salmon, Manokotak, Egegik, Togiak,
Aleknagik, Pilot Point, Kokhanok, Port Heiden, Platinum, Kipnuk,
Crooked Creek, Kasigluk, Mekoryuk, Akiachak, Aniak, Nondalton,
Kwethluk, Naknek, Bethel, New Stuyahok, Port Alsworth, Sleetmute,
Toksook Bay, Dillingham, and Quinhagak
236 AM AKST Thu Jan 8 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as -40 to -60. For Pilot Point 
  and Port Heiden, very cold wind chills as low as -30 to -45.

* WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley, Kuskokwim Delta, Western Capes, 
  Bristol Bay, and Northern and Central Alaska Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Air temperatures will continue to remain 
  around -10 to -25 degrees along the coast and as low as -30 to -40 
  degrees inland. An increase in wind beginning Thursday as high as 
  20 mph inland and 40 mph along the coast will bring widespread 
  areas of frigid wind chills, with the wind chills to -55 or lower. 
  Gusty winds may loft snow on the ground, potentially reducing 
  visibility to one-half mile or less at times. Coldest wind chills 
  expected for inland Kuskokwim Delta and interior Bristol Bay. 
  Confidence is low for when this cold air outbreak will end, as 
  there is a chance that bitterly cold conditions could continue 
  through early next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An extreme cold warning means that dangerously low temperatures are 
expected for a prolonged period of time. Wear protective clothing 
such as a hat, face mask, and heavy gloves or mittens if you have 
plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of 
outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to 
drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should 
drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from 
freezing.

&&

$$

Mitchell

455 
WWAK72 PAFC 082151
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1251 PM AKST Thu Jan 8 2026

AKZ752>757-761>766-091515-
/O.CON.PAFC.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260111T0300Z/
Kuskokwim Valley West-Kuskokwim Valley East-Lime Village-
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-Interior Kuskokwim Delta-
Western Capes-Central Alaska Peninsula-Northern Alaska Peninsula-
Bristol Bay Borough (Naknek and King Salmon)-Northern Bristol Bay
Coast-Inland Bristol Bay-Lake Iliamna / Nila Vena / Nanvarpak-
Including the cities of New Stuyahok, Nondalton, Aniak, Egegik,
Toksook Bay, Platinum, Port Alsworth, Sleetmute, Dillingham,
Kwethluk, Kokhanok, Manokotak, Akiachak, Kasigluk, Koliganek,
Iliamna, Togiak, Port Heiden, Mekoryuk, Bethel, Crooked Creek,
Kalskag, King Salmon, Quinhagak, Goodnews Bay, Pilot Point, Lime
Village, Naknek, Kipnuk, and Aleknagik
1251 PM AKST Thu Jan 8 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as -40 to -60. For Pilot Point 
  and Port Heiden, very cold wind chills as low as -30 to -45.

* WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley, Kuskokwim Delta, Western Capes, 
  Bristol Bay, and Northern and Central Alaska Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Air temperatures will continue to remain 
  around -10 to -25 degrees along the coast and as low as -30 to -40 
  degrees inland. An increase in wind today to as high as 20 mph 
  inland and 40 mph along the coast will bring widespread areas of 
  frigid wind chills, with the wind chills to -55 or lower. Gusty 
  winds may loft snow on the ground, potentially reducing visibility 
  to one-half mile or less at times. Coldest wind chills expected 
  for inland Kuskokwim Delta and interior Bristol Bay. Confidence is 
  low for when this cold air outbreak will end, as there is a chance 
  that bitterly cold conditions could continue through early next 
  week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An extreme cold warning means that dangerously low temperatures are 
expected for a prolonged period of time. Wear protective clothing 
such as a hat, face mask, and heavy gloves or mittens if you have 
plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of 
outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to 
drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should 
drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from 
freezing.

&&

$$

AM

369 
WWAK72 PAFC 091158
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
258 AM AKST Fri Jan 9 2026

AKZ752>757-761>766-100200-
/O.CON.PAFC.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260111T0300Z/
Kuskokwim Valley West-Kuskokwim Valley East-Lime Village-
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-Interior Kuskokwim Delta-
Western Capes-Central Alaska Peninsula-Northern Alaska Peninsula-
Bristol Bay Borough (Naknek and King Salmon)-Northern Bristol Bay
Coast-Inland Bristol Bay-Lake Iliamna / Nila Vena / Nanvarpak-
Including the cities of King Salmon, Nondalton, Pilot Point,
Naknek, Kasigluk, Mekoryuk, Lime Village, Kipnuk, Manokotak,
Akiachak, Koliganek, Iliamna, Quinhagak, Goodnews Bay, Toksook
Bay, Platinum, Port Alsworth, Sleetmute, Port Heiden, Crooked
Creek, Bethel, Aniak, Kwethluk, Togiak, New Stuyahok, Dillingham,
Kokhanok, Egegik, Aleknagik, and Kalskag
258 AM AKST Fri Jan 9 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as -40 to -60. For Pilot Point 
  and Port Heiden, very cold wind chills as low as -30 to -45.

* WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley, Kuskokwim Delta, Western Capes, 
  Bristol Bay, and Northern and Central Alaska Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Air temperatures will continue to remain 
  around -10 to -25 degrees along the coast and as low as -30 to -40 
  degrees inland. An increase in wind today to as high as 20 mph 
  inland and 40 mph along the coast will bring widespread areas of 
  frigid wind chills, with the wind chills to -55 or lower. Gusty 
  winds may loft snow on the ground, potentially reducing visibility 
  to one-half mile or less at times. Coldest wind chills expected 
  for inland Kuskokwim Delta and interior Bristol Bay. Confidence is 
  low for when this cold air outbreak will end, as there is a chance 
  that bitterly cold conditions could continue through early next 
  week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An extreme cold warning means that dangerously low temperatures are 
expected for a prolonged period of time. Wear protective clothing 
such as a hat, face mask, and heavy gloves or mittens if you have 
plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of 
outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to 
drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should 
drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from 
freezing.

&&

$$

Mitchell

209 
WWAK72 PAFC 092346
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
246 PM AKST Fri Jan 9 2026

AKZ752>754-761>763-765-766-101600-
/O.CAN.PAFC.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260111T0300Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.CW.Y.0005.260109T2346Z-260111T0300Z/
Kuskokwim Valley West-Kuskokwim Valley East-Lime Village-Central
Alaska Peninsula-Northern Alaska Peninsula-Bristol Bay Borough
(Naknek and King Salmon)-Inland Bristol Bay-Lake Iliamna / Nila
Vena / Nanvarpak-
Including the cities of Kalskag, Port Alsworth, Port Heiden,
Crooked Creek, Lime Village, Egegik, Pilot Point, King Salmon,
Naknek, Sleetmute, Koliganek, New Stuyahok, Aleknagik, Kokhanok,
Iliamna, Nondalton, and Aniak
246 PM AKST Fri Jan 9 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY 
AND BRISTOL BAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as -50F.

* WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley, Central Alaska Peninsula, Northern 
  Alaska Peninsula, Bristol Bay Borough (Naknek and King Salmon), 
  Inland Bristol Bay, and Lake Iliamna / Nila Vena / Nanvarpak.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. 
  Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged 
  exposure.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Air temperatures will continue to remain 
  around -10 to -20 degrees along the coast and as low as -20 to -30 
  degrees inland. Winds as high as 20 mph will bring widespread 
  areas of frigid wind chills to -50F or lower. The coldest wind 
  chills are expected for the Lower Kuskokwim Valley. Wind chills 
  will improve by tomorrow, but another round of cold temperatures 
  and wind chills is expected early next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

AKZ764-100100-
/O.CAN.PAFC.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260111T0300Z/
Northern Bristol Bay Coast-
Including the cities of Dillingham, Togiak, and Manokotak
246 PM AKST Fri Jan 9 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Wind chills have warmed above -40F for the Northern Bristol Bay 
Coast.

$$

AKZ755>757-101600-
/O.CON.PAFC.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260111T0300Z/
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-Interior Kuskokwim Delta-
Western Capes-
Including the cities of Kwethluk, Mekoryuk, Goodnews Bay, Toksook
Bay, Kipnuk, Quinhagak, Kasigluk, Bethel, Platinum, and Akiachak
246 PM AKST Fri Jan 9 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as -40F to -60F.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta, and Western Capes.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. 
  Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged 
  exposure.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Air temperatures will continue to remain 
  around -10 to -25 degrees along the coast and as low as -25 to -35 
  degrees inland. Winds as high as 30 mph inland and 40 mph along 
  the coast will bring widespread areas of frigid wind chills to 
  -50F or lower. Gusty winds may loft snow on the ground, 
  potentially reducing visibility to one-half mile or less at times. 
  Wind chills will improve by tomorrow, but another round of cold 
  temperatures and wind chills is expected early next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An extreme cold warning means that dangerously low temperatures are 
expected for a prolonged period of time. Wear protective clothing 
such as a hat, face mask, and heavy gloves or mittens if you have 
plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of 
outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to 
drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should 
drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from 
freezing.

&&

$$

JAR

827 
WWAK72 PAFC 101302
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
402 AM AKST Sat Jan 10 2026

AKZ755>757-110300-
/O.CON.PAFC.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260111T0300Z/
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-Interior Kuskokwim Delta-
Western Capes-
Including the cities of Quinhagak, Kasigluk, Mekoryuk, Toksook
Bay, Kwethluk, Kipnuk, Goodnews Bay, Platinum, Bethel, and
Akiachak
402 AM AKST Sat Jan 10 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as -40F to -60F.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta, and Western Capes.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. 
  Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged 
  exposure.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Air temperatures will continue to remain 
  around -10 to -25 degrees along the coast and as low as -25 to -35 
  degrees inland. Winds as high as 30 mph inland and 40 mph along 
  the coast will bring widespread areas of frigid wind chills to 
  -50F or lower. Gusty winds may loft snow on the ground, 
  potentially reducing visibility to one-half mile or less at times. 
  Wind chills will improve by tomorrow, but another round of cold 
  temperatures and wind chills is expected early next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An extreme cold warning means that dangerously low temperatures are 
expected for a prolonged period of time. Wear protective clothing 
such as a hat, face mask, and heavy gloves or mittens if you have 
plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of 
outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to 
drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should 
drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from 
freezing.

&&

$$

AKZ752>754-761>763-765-766-110300-
/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260111T0300Z/
Kuskokwim Valley West-Kuskokwim Valley East-Lime Village-Central
Alaska Peninsula-Northern Alaska Peninsula-Bristol Bay Borough
(Naknek and King Salmon)-Inland Bristol Bay-Lake Iliamna / Nila
Vena / Nanvarpak-
Including the cities of New Stuyahok, Pilot Point, Lime Village,
Naknek, Port Alsworth, Koliganek, King Salmon, Iliamna,
Sleetmute, Aniak, Port Heiden, Egegik, Kokhanok, Nondalton,
Kalskag, Aleknagik, and Crooked Creek
402 AM AKST Sat Jan 10 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as -50F.

* WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley, Central Alaska Peninsula, Northern 
  Alaska Peninsula, Bristol Bay Borough (Naknek and King Salmon), 
  Inland Bristol Bay, and Lake Iliamna / Nila Vena / Nanvarpak.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. 
  Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged 
  exposure.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Air temperatures will continue to remain 
  around -10 to -20 degrees along the coast and as low as -20 to -30 
  degrees inland. Winds as high as 20 mph will bring widespread 
  areas of frigid wind chills to -50F or lower. The coldest wind 
  chills are expected for the Lower Kuskokwim Valley. Wind chills 
  will improve by tomorrow, but another round of cold temperatures 
  and wind chills is expected early next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

Mitchell

302 
WWAK72 PAFC 102222
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
122 PM AKST Sat Jan 10 2026

AKZ755>757-102330-
/O.CAN.PAFC.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260111T0300Z/
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-Interior Kuskokwim Delta-
Western Capes-
Including the cities of Akiachak, Kasigluk, Bethel, Toksook Bay,
Goodnews Bay, Platinum, Mekoryuk, Quinhagak, Kwethluk, and Kipnuk
122 PM AKST Sat Jan 10 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Wind chills have warmed above -40F.

$$

AKZ752>754-761>763-765-766-102330-
/O.CAN.PAFC.CW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260111T0300Z/
Kuskokwim Valley West-Kuskokwim Valley East-Lime Village-Central
Alaska Peninsula-Northern Alaska Peninsula-Bristol Bay Borough
(Naknek and King Salmon)-Inland Bristol Bay-Lake Iliamna / Nila
Vena / Nanvarpak-
Including the cities of Aniak, Lime Village, Aleknagik, Crooked
Creek, Koliganek, Pilot Point, King Salmon, Iliamna, Sleetmute,
Kokhanok, New Stuyahok, Egegik, Port Alsworth, Kalskag,
Nondalton, Naknek, and Port Heiden
122 PM AKST Sat Jan 10 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind chills have warmed above -40F.

$$

EZ

Southcentral and Southwest Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
510 PM AKST Tue Jan 6 2026

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

Despite snow beginning to trend down across portions of
Southcentral, active weather continues with several weather
products ongoing. Winter storm warnings and advisories from the
MatSu down into Anchorage, as well as the southwest and northwest
Kenai Peninsula, the Eastern Turnagain Arm, Kachemak Bay and
Whittier, remain in effect through early Wednesday. Some of these
may need to be expired sooner than later, depending on radar
trends and observations. As flow becomes more westerly into
tonight, upslope flow against the Chugach may allow for snow to
linger for a longer period of time on the Eagle River and
Anchorage Hillsides. The extremely cold air aloft will also
continue to support very high snow ratios, resulting in continued
snow despite very little moisture.

Temperatures will continue to cool over the next couple of days,
beginning tonight, as low pressure departs the region to the
southeast. Overnight lows across Southcentral will dip below zero
tonight, and back into the minus teens and 20s Wednesday night.
Cold weather advisories will likely be needed by Wednesday
night and Thursday morning as wind chills will are expected to
approach -30 degrees for many Southcentral locations, including
the Western Kenai Peninsula, Turnagain Pass, Whittier, the Susitna
Valley and much for the Copper River Basin.

As mentioned in the morning discussion, this cold and clear
period will be short lived as a front and inverted trough from a
strong north Pacific low moves into the coast Thursday afternoon.
Kodiak and the Sound will be the first to get another round of
snow and wind, with light snow likely spilling over into the
greater Cook Inlet region and Mat-Su Valleys. Moving into the
weekend the forecast begins to muddy based upon if and where lows
develop along the front, but the pattern remains very active. Stay
tuned.

BL

&&

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

Key Messages:

- Bitterly cold air temperatures and wind chills return for
  Southwest Alaska, with this event likely to be colder and more
  widespread than previous cold air outbreaks. A Cold Weather
  Advisory is in effect from Wednesday through Friday.

- A storm moving into the Central Aleutians could bring blizzard
  conditions to the Pribilof Islands and Southern Alaska Peninsula
  on Wednesday, followed by potential blizzard conditions along
  the Aleutian Chain late Thursday after the storm departs. A
  Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions is in effect from
  Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening.

- Arctic air and gusty winds will bring the potential for extreme
  freezing spray along the sea ice edge.

The upper-level arctic trough is now firmly entrenched over the
interior of western Alaska. This has brought a sudden return to
bitterly cold temperatures and wind chill from the Kuskokwim Delta
south to the Alaska Peninsula. This airmass will remain in place
through Friday with temperatures continuing to drop over the next
48 hours. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect from Wednesday
night through late Friday afternoon, though there is potential for
frigid temperatures and wind chills to linger for longer.
Additionally, we're monitoring the potential for wind chills to
drop below -55, which would meet the threshold for an upgrade from
advisory to warning.

Otherwise, the other thing to watch for will be the phasing of 2
lows that move towards the Central Aleutians from late tonight
through tomorrow. Models continue to struggle with the
interaction of these two features, which has led to a major
forecast shift since yesterday's forecast and changes to the
northern extent of precipitation with each model run.

That said, with the low now tracking several hundred miles
further east, there will be greater impacts for much of the
Aleutian Islands, Pribilof Islands, Alaska Peninsula, and
Southwest Alaska. Temperatures will be too warm in the Central and
Eastern Aleutians for blowing snow, but if any snow falls in the
Pribilof Islands or Alaska Peninsula, blizzard conditions are
possible. Right now, these locations are right at the edge of the
frontal precipitation, so confidence is low regarding whether
blizzard conditions will materialize. By late Thursday, as the low
is set to dive southwards back in the North Pacific, continued
strong winds in combination with snow showers could also cause
blizzard conditions along the Aleutian Islands from west to east
through Friday and, eventually, the Alaska Peninsula. Stay tuned.

-KC/TM

&&

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

No major changes to the previous discussion:

An Arctic air mass will be in place across much of the southern
Mainland at the start of the period on Friday, with a deep upper
level low initially centered over Southcentral. A narrow ridge
will likely be in place across parts of the Bering Sea, extending
from the North Pacific into parts of Northeast Russia and
Kamchatka. A frontal system associated with a low moving south of
Atka will bring strong easterly winds and rain/snow south of the
Bering ridge along much of the Aleutian Chain on Thursday,
changing back to snow from west to east along the Chain through
Friday as the front slides back to south and colder air drives
south across the Bering. Strong northeast surface winds will
likely be ongoing along the Southwest Coast and out across much of
the Bering Sea as a strong north-south pressure gradient combines
with strong westerly cold advection of Arctic air from Southwest.
This will likely support areas of heavy freezing spray across the
eastern Bering Sea, especially within close proximity to the sea
ice edge until winds begin to weaken and turn more northerly on
Friday.

A very active pattern is likely to continue through the weekend as
the upper level pattern amplifies with time. The upper low/trough
over Southcentral will retrograde west through the weekend,
becoming part of a deepening longwave trough setting up across the
Bering and Aleutians. At the same time, a longwave ridge will
develop downstream of the main upper trough, building steadily
into the eastern Gulf and Southeast through Sunday. This will put
Southcentral squarely within the prevailing storm track between
the very cold Arctic air building over northern/western Alaska and
the much warmer Pacific air and high pressure building into the
Gulf and Southeast. This could extend a period of major volatility
in temperatures and precipitation already getting started this
week for part of Southcentral and along the western Alaska Range
in Southwest Alaska into the weekend. Multiple large swings
between periods of cold temperatures and drier conditions and
warmer temperatures with light to moderate snow will be possible
as a series of lows move north into the region within a corridor
of southerly flow setting up between the ridge to the southeast
and trough to the northwest.

Meanwhile, most of Southwest will stay colder and drier through
the weekend as the Arctic air mass remains entrenched in place.
Much of the Aleutian Chain could see periods of ocean-effect snow
showers through Monday as cold air streaming south modifies and
picks up moisture from the warmer ocean surface.

-AS/TM

&&

.AVIATION...

PANC...IFR to LIFR conditions in moderate snow this afternoon
should steadily improve this evening into tonight as snow ends and
as ceilings rise to MVFR levels. There is some uncertainty
regarding how quickly ceilings will continue to rise through
Wednesday morning, but cold, dry air filtering back in should
favor a return to VFR conditions. Gusty north winds still look
possible for this evening, and these winds could lead to areas of
blowing and drifting snow this evening into tonight.

&&

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
National Weather Service ANCHORAGE AK
919 PM AKST Tue Jan 6 2026

AKZ702-081500-
Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River-
Including the cities of Anchorage Hillside, Upper Eagle River,
and Indian
919 PM AKST Tue Jan 6 2026

...The Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center in
Girdwood has issued a SPECIAL AVALANCHE STATEMENT...

* WHAT...Dangerous avalanche conditions exist in the backcountry.
  Human triggered avalanches are likely.

* WHERE...For Southwestern Chugach State Park from South Fork of
  Eagle River to Indian Creek including Upper Rabbit Creek, Glen
  Alps Recreation Area, and the backcountry terrain near Arctic
  Valley. This bulletin does not apply to operating ski areas.

* WHEN...In effect from Wednesday 6:00 am to Thursday 6:00 am AKST.

* IMPACTS... Large human-triggered avalanches are likely. Despite
  the calmer weather, the snowpack is very unstable and dangerous
  avalanches can be easily triggered by people. It is likely
  avalanches may be triggered remotely from flat terrain below
  steeper slopes.

* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If deciding to recreate in
  the backcountry, choose terrain that is flat or less than 30
  degrees in steepness, with nothing steeper above you. Cautious
  route-finding and conservative decision-making skills will be
  necessary to identify and avoid slopes that could avalanche.

Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage
area of this or any avalanche center.

For more information visit www.ChugachAvalanche.org.

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1136 PM AKST Tue Jan 6 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0708 PM     Snow             Palmer                  61.61N 149.18W
01/06/2026  M5.0 Inch        Matanuska-Susitna  AK   Trained Spotter

&&

JAR

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1140 PM AKST Tue Jan 6 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0708 PM     Snow             Anchorage (Campbell Par 61.16N 149.82W
01/06/2026  M17.0 Inch       Anchorage          AK   Public

0728 PM     Snow             Chugiak                 61.42N 149.49W
01/06/2026  M14.0 Inch       Anchorage          AK   Public

            Storm total snow between 12:00 AM 1/5/26 to
            3:30 PM 1/6/26.

0746 PM     Snow             Eagle River             61.32N 149.54W
01/06/2026  M10.5 Inch       Anchorage          AK   Public

            Storm total snow of 10.5 inches since Monday
            afternoon.

0816 PM     Snow             Anchorage (Bayshore/Kla 61.13N 149.93W
01/06/2026  M17.0 Inch       Anchorage          AK   Public

1000 PM     Snow             Anchorage (U-MED Distri 61.19N 149.79W
01/06/2026  M15.0 Inch       Anchorage          AK   Public

&&

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1147 PM AKST Tue Jan 6 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0839 AM     Snow             Clam Gulch              60.18N 151.42W
01/06/2026  M2.8 Inch        Kenai Peninsula    AK   Public

0507 PM     Snow             Valdez                  61.11N 146.22W
01/06/2026  M8.0 Inch        Chugach            AK   Trained Spotter

            6 inches of snow since last report the
            morning of 1/6/26. 23F, calm winds, light
            snowfall with some breaks in cloud cover.

0600 PM     Snow             Anchorage (Sand Lake)   61.16N 149.95W
01/06/2026  M17.0 Inch       Anchorage          AK   Public

            Surface level, untouched snow.

0700 PM     Snow             Wasilla                 61.55N 149.41W
01/06/2026  M11.5 Inch       Matanuska-Susitna  AK   Public

&&