Alert archive / Alaska / Extreme Cold Warnings in 2026
Extreme Cold Warning 3, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this extreme cold warning at Jan 10, 2026, 9:04 PM AKST for Bethel Census Area, Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was in force for 66 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 10, 2026, 9:04 PM AKST (06:04 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 13, 2026, 2:41 PM AKST
- In force
- 66 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
Counties Bethel Census Area, AK, Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK
The radar
The King Salmon radar (PAKC), 153 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:02 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Kodiak, (PADQ), launched 00:00Z, 6.1 hours before the alert went out and 419 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
- 545 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 12 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 26 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 55 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
025 WWAK72 PAFC 110604 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 904 PM AKST Sat Jan 10 2026 AKZ761-111415- /O.NEW.PAFC.EC.W.0003.260111T0604Z-260116T0300Z/ Central Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Port Heiden 904 PM AKST Sat Jan 10 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills 25 to 35 below. * WHERE...Port Heiden. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another prolonged period of very cold wind chills is forecast this week, with ambient temperatures gradually decreasing through mid-week along with persistent northerly winds. Warmer temperatures look to arrive by Thursday. 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. && $$ AKZ752-755>757-111415- /O.NEW.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.260111T0604Z-260116T0300Z/ Kuskokwim Valley West-Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island- Interior Kuskokwim Delta-Western Capes- Including the cities of Toksook Bay, Platinum, Bethel, Kalskag, Kasigluk, Goodnews Bay, Akiachak, Kwethluk, Kipnuk, Aniak, Mekoryuk, and Quinhagak 904 PM AKST Sat Jan 10 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills 40 to 55 below. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta, Kuskokwim Valley West, and Western Capes. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another prolonged period of very cold wind chills is forecast this week, with ambient temperatures gradually decreasing through mid-week along with persistent northerly winds. Wind chills below -40F are already ongoing for the community of Quinhagak and locations elsewhere across the Kuskokwim Delta and Western Capes will see wind chills reach and drop below -40F by Sunday afternoon. Warmer temperatures look to arrive on Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AKZ773-781-111415- /O.NEW.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.260111T0604Z-260116T0300Z/ Chignik-Southern Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay, Perryville, Sand Point, Chignik, and False Pass 904 PM AKST Sat Jan 10 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills 10 to 25 below. * WHERE...Chignik and Southern Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another prolonged period of very cold wind chills is forecast this week, with ambient temperatures gradually decreasing through mid-week along with persistent northerly winds. Wind chills below -10F are already ongoing for the communities of Nelson Lagoon and Chignik, while locations further southwest along the Alaska Peninsula may see wind chills reach and drop below -10F as early as Sunday afternoon. Warmer temperatures look to arrive on Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ Quesada
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679 WWAK72 PAFC 111140 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 240 AM AKST Sun Jan 11 2026 AKZ761-120200- /O.CON.PAFC.EC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260116T0300Z/ Central Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Port Heiden 240 AM AKST Sun Jan 11 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills 25 to 35 below. * WHERE...Port Heiden. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another prolonged period of very cold wind chills is forecast this week, with ambient temperatures gradually decreasing through mid-week along with persistent northerly winds. Warmer temperatures look to arrive by Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... An extreme cold warning means that dangerously low temperatures are expected for a prolonged period of time. Wear protective clothing such as a hat, face mask, and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes, they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ AKZ753-754-762>766-120200- /O.EXA.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260116T0300Z/ Kuskokwim Valley East-Lime Village-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 Kokhanok, Port Alsworth, Crooked Creek, Koliganek, Aleknagik, Sleetmute, New Stuyahok, Nondalton, Pilot Point, Iliamna, Manokotak, Naknek, King Salmon, Togiak, Egegik, Lime Village, and Dillingham 240 AM AKST Sun Jan 11 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills 40 to 55 below. * WHERE...Bristol Bay region, Kuskokwim Valley East, Lime Village, and Northern Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 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...Another prolonged period of very cold wind chills is forecast this week, with ambient temperatures gradually decreasing through mid-week along with persistent northerly winds. Wind chills below -40F are already ongoing for the community of Igiugig. Warmer temperatures look to arrive on Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AKZ752-755>757-120200- /O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260116T0300Z/ Kuskokwim Valley West-Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island- Interior Kuskokwim Delta-Western Capes- Including the cities of Quinhagak, Kipnuk, Aniak, Platinum, Kasigluk, Akiachak, Toksook Bay, Kwethluk, Mekoryuk, Kalskag, Bethel, and Goodnews Bay 240 AM AKST Sun Jan 11 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills 40 to 55 below. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta, Kuskokwim Valley West, and Western Capes. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another prolonged period of very cold wind chills is forecast this week, with ambient temperatures gradually decreasing through mid-week along with persistent northerly winds. Wind chills below -40F are already ongoing for the communities of Quinhagak and Aniak. Locations elsewhere across the Kuskokwim Delta and Western Capes will see wind chills reach and drop below -40F by this afternoon. Warmer temperatures look to arrive on Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AKZ773-781-120200- /O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260116T0300Z/ Chignik-Southern Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Perryville, Sand Point, False Pass, Chignik, and Cold Bay 240 AM AKST Sun Jan 11 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills 10 to 25 below. * WHERE...Chignik and Southern Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another prolonged period of very cold wind chills is forecast this week, with ambient temperatures gradually decreasing through mid-week along with persistent northerly winds. Wind chills below -10F are already ongoing for the communities of Nelson Lagoon and Chignik, while locations further southwest along the Alaska Peninsula may see wind chills reach and drop below -10F as early as this afternoon. Warmer temperatures look to arrive on Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ Chen
795 WWAK72 PAFC 120000 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 300 PM AKST Sun Jan 11 2026 AKZ761-121500- /O.CON.PAFC.EC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260116T0300Z/ Central Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Port Heiden 300 PM AKST Sun Jan 11 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills 25 to 35 below. * WHERE...Port Heiden. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another prolonged period of very cold wind chills is forecast this week, with ambient temperatures gradually decreasing through mid-week along with persistent northerly winds. Warmer temperatures look to arrive by Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... An extreme cold warning means that dangerously low temperatures are expected for a prolonged period of time. Wear protective clothing such as a hat, face mask, and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes, they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ AKZ752-755>757-121500- /O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260116T0300Z/ Kuskokwim Valley West-Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island- Interior Kuskokwim Delta-Western Capes- Including the cities of Goodnews Bay, Kasigluk, Akiachak, Kwethluk, Aniak, Platinum, Kalskag, Bethel, Toksook Bay, Mekoryuk, Quinhagak, and Kipnuk 300 PM AKST Sun Jan 11 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills 40 to 55 below. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta, Kuskokwim Valley West, and Western Capes. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 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...Another prolonged period of very cold wind chills is forecast this week, with ambient temperatures gradually decreasing through mid-week along with persistent northerly winds. Communities across the Kuskokwim Delta and Western Capes will see wind chills reach and drop below -40F by this evening. Warmer temperatures look to arrive on Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AKZ753-754-762>766-121500- /O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260116T0300Z/ Kuskokwim Valley East-Lime Village-Northern Alaska Peninsula- Bristol Bay Borough (Naknek and King Salmon)-Northern Bristol Bay Coast-Inland Bristol Bay-Lake Iliamna / Nila Vena / Nanvarpak- Including the cities of Lime Village, King Salmon, New Stuyahok, Koliganek, Kokhanok, Pilot Point, Dillingham, Iliamna, Togiak, Port Alsworth, Naknek, Nondalton, Egegik, Sleetmute, Aleknagik, Crooked Creek, and Manokotak 300 PM AKST Sun Jan 11 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills 40 to 55 below. * WHERE...Bristol Bay region, Kuskokwim Valley East, Lime Village, and Northern Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another prolonged period of very cold wind chills is forecast this week, with ambient temperatures gradually decreasing through mid-week along with persistent northerly winds. Communities across Bristol Bay, and the Lower Kuskokwim Valley will see wind chills drop below -40F this evening. Warmer temperatures look to arrive on Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AKZ773-781-121500- /O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260116T0300Z/ Chignik-Southern Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of False Pass, Sand Point, Cold Bay, Chignik, and Perryville 300 PM AKST Sun Jan 11 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills 10 to 25 below. * WHERE...Chignik and Southern Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another prolonged period of very cold wind chills is forecast this week, with ambient temperatures gradually decreasing through mid-week along with persistent northerly winds. Wind chills across communities in the Southern Alaska Peninsula including Chignik will see wind chills reach and drop below -10F this evening. Warmer temperatures look to arrive on Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ JAR
544 WWAK72 PAFC 121408 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 508 AM AKST Mon Jan 12 2026 AKZ752-130215- /O.UPG.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260116T0300Z/ /O.EXA.PAFC.EC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260116T0300Z/ Kuskokwim Valley West- Including the cities of Aniak and Kalskag 508 AM AKST Mon Jan 12 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 to 60 below. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Valley West (including Kalskag, Aniak, Chuathbaluk, and Napaimiut). * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 60 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 4 AM, air temperatures have dropped to -35 to -45 degrees. Occasional light winds are leading to wind chills as low as -50 to -60, especially for Aniak. Confidence is increasing that temperatures and wind chills will warm by Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... An extreme cold warning means that dangerously low temperatures are expected for a prolonged period of time. Wear protective clothing such as a hat, face mask, and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. && $$ AKZ761-130215- /O.CON.PAFC.EC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260116T0300Z/ Central Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Port Heiden 508 AM AKST Mon Jan 12 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 35 below. * WHERE...Port Heiden. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest conditions are forecast tonight and tomorrow morning as temperatures continue to drop and winds increase. Confidence is increasing that temperatures and wind chills will warm by Thursday. 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. && $$ AKZ753-754-762>766-130215- /O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260116T0300Z/ Kuskokwim Valley East-Lime Village-Northern Alaska Peninsula- Bristol Bay Borough (Naknek and King Salmon)-Northern Bristol Bay Coast-Inland Bristol Bay-Lake Iliamna / Nila Vena / Nanvarpak- Including the cities of New Stuyahok, King Salmon, Kokhanok, Crooked Creek, Togiak, Naknek, Koliganek, Dillingham, Lime Village, Port Alsworth, Manokotak, Pilot Point, Iliamna, Egegik, Aleknagik, Sleetmute, and Nondalton 508 AM AKST Mon Jan 12 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 to 50 below. * WHERE...Bristol Bay region, Kuskokwim Valley East, Lime Village, and Northern Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 4 AM, wind chills have dropped as low as -30 to -40 for much of the area, and as low as -40 to -50 for Stoney River, Sleetmute, Igiugig, and Port Alsworth. Wind chills may warm a little across Bristol Bay on Tuesday as clouds move in, but confidence is greater that a storm moving in on Thursday will bring much warmer conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AKZ755>757-130215- /O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260116T0300Z/ Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-Interior Kuskokwim Delta- Western Capes- Including the cities of Platinum, Mekoryuk, Quinhagak, Goodnews Bay, Kipnuk, Bethel, Toksook Bay, Kasigluk, Akiachak, and Kwethluk 508 AM AKST Mon Jan 12 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 to 45 below. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta and Western Capes. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 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...As of 4 AM, wind chills have dropped below -40 for Bethel and Eek. Overnight wind chills will continue to drop through Wednesday as temperatures decrease. Confidence is increasing that temperatures and wind chills will warm by Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AKZ773-781-130215- /O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260116T0300Z/ Chignik-Southern Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Perryville, Sand Point, Cold Bay, Chignik, and False Pass 508 AM AKST Mon Jan 12 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 25 below. * WHERE...Chignik and Southern Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 4 AM, wind chills are hovering around -10 at weather stations in Nelson Lagoon and Chignik. Similar wind chills are expected tonight into tomorrow morning. Confidence is increasing that temperatures and wind chills will warm by Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ Chen
410 WWAK72 PAFC 122117 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1217 PM AKST Mon Jan 12 2026 AKZ752-131515- /O.CON.PAFC.EC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260116T0300Z/ Kuskokwim Valley West- Including the cities of Kalskag and Aniak 1217 PM AKST Mon Jan 12 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 to 60 below. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Valley West (including Kalskag, Aniak, Chuathbaluk, and Napaimiut). * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 60 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...Confidence is increasing that temperatures and wind chills will warm by Thursday. 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. && $$ AKZ761-131515- /O.CON.PAFC.EC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260116T0300Z/ Central Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Port Heiden 1217 PM AKST Mon Jan 12 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 35 below. * WHERE...Port Heiden. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest conditions are forecast tonight and tomorrow morning as temperatures continue to drop and winds increase. Confidence is increasing that temperatures and wind chills will warm by Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... An extreme cold warning means that dangerously low temperatures are expected for a prolonged period of time. Wear protective clothing such as a hat, face mask, and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ AKZ753-754-762>766-131515- /O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260116T0300Z/ Kuskokwim Valley East-Lime Village-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 Aleknagik, Port Alsworth, Nondalton, Manokotak, Pilot Point, Dillingham, New Stuyahok, Iliamna, Kokhanok, King Salmon, Togiak, Naknek, Crooked Creek, Sleetmute, Koliganek, Lime Village, and Egegik 1217 PM AKST Mon Jan 12 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 to 50 below. * WHERE...Bristol Bay region, Kuskokwim Valley East, Lime Village, and Northern Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 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...Wind chills may warm a little across Bristol Bay on Tuesday as clouds move in, but confidence is greater that a storm moving in on Thursday will bring much warmer conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AKZ755>757-131515- /O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260116T0300Z/ Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-Interior Kuskokwim Delta- Western Capes- Including the cities of Kipnuk, Mekoryuk, Goodnews Bay, Platinum, Quinhagak, Kwethluk, Akiachak, Kasigluk, Bethel, and Toksook Bay 1217 PM AKST Mon Jan 12 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 to 45 below. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta and Western Capes. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Confidence is increasing that temperatures and wind chills will warm by Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AKZ773-781-131515- /O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260116T0300Z/ Chignik-Southern Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Perryville, Chignik, Sand Point, False Pass, and Cold Bay 1217 PM AKST Mon Jan 12 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 25 below. * WHERE...Chignik and Southern Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Similar wind chills to last night are expected tonight into tomorrow morning. Confidence is increasing that temperatures and wind chills will warm by Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AM
528 WWAK72 PAFC 131239 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 339 AM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026 AKZ752-140200- /O.CON.PAFC.EC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260116T0300Z/ Kuskokwim Valley West- Including the cities of Aniak and Kalskag 339 AM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 to 60 below. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Valley West (including Kalskag, Aniak, Chuathbaluk, and Napaimiut). * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 60 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The forecast remains on track. Wind chills will likely warm above -40 by Thursday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... An extreme cold warning means that dangerously low temperatures are expected for a prolonged period of time. Wear protective clothing such as a hat, face mask, and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. && $$ AKZ761-140200- /O.CON.PAFC.EC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260116T0300Z/ Central Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Port Heiden 339 AM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 35 below. * WHERE...Port Heiden. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The forecast remains on track. Wind chills will likely warm above -40 by Thursday afternoon. 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. && $$ AKZ753-754-762>766-140200- /O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260116T0300Z/ Kuskokwim Valley East-Lime Village-Northern Alaska Peninsula- Bristol Bay Borough (Naknek and King Salmon)-Northern Bristol Bay Coast-Inland Bristol Bay-Lake Iliamna / Nila Vena / Nanvarpak- Including the cities of Togiak, King Salmon, Pilot Point, Egegik, Naknek, Dillingham, Manokotak, Kokhanok, Crooked Creek, New Stuyahok, Koliganek, Nondalton, Port Alsworth, Sleetmute, Aleknagik, Iliamna, and Lime Village 339 AM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 to 50 below. * WHERE...Bristol Bay region, Kuskokwim Valley East, Lime Village, and Northern Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills of -40 or lower were more widespread this morning than they were yesterday, and were observed in the following places: Sleetmute, Koliganek, Iliamna, Kokhanok, Igiugig, King Salmon, and Togiak. Wind chills are still forecast to warm above -40 by Thursday afternoon as a warm and wet storm moves in. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AKZ755>757-140200- /O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260116T0300Z/ Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-Interior Kuskokwim Delta- Western Capes- Including the cities of Platinum, Toksook Bay, Akiachak, Goodnews Bay, Kipnuk, Kasigluk, Kwethluk, Quinhagak, Bethel, and Mekoryuk 339 AM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 40 to 50 below. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta and Western Capes. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 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...Wind chills of -40 or lower were more widespread this morning than they were yesterday, and were observed in the following places: Bethel, Eek, Kipnuk, and Platinum. Wind chills are still forecast to warm above -40 by Thursday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AKZ773-781-140200- /O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260116T0300Z/ Chignik-Southern Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of False Pass, Sand Point, Chignik, Cold Bay, and Perryville 339 AM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 25 below. * WHERE...Chignik and Nelson Lagoon. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight wind chills dropped as low as -21 for Chignik and as low as -15 for Nelson Lagoon. Wind chills are still forecast to warm above -10 by Thursday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ Chen
441 WWAK72 PAFC 132341 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 241 PM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026 AKZ752-140745- /O.CAN.PAFC.EC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260116T0300Z/ /O.EXB.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260114T1800Z/ Kuskokwim Valley West- Including the cities of Aniak and Kalskag 241 PM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below to 45 below zero. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Valley West (including Kalskag, Aniak, Chuathbaluk, and Napaimiut). * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The arrival of high clouds has helped temperatures warm. Gusty winds will maintain low wind chills through Wednesday morning. Winds will then lighten, bringing an end to the very cold wind chills. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AKZ761-140745- /O.CAN.PAFC.EC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260116T0300Z/ /O.EXB.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260114T1800Z/ Central Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Port Heiden 241 PM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below to 20 below zero. * WHERE...Port Heiden. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The arrival of clouds has helped warm temperatures. Winds will gradually lighten up tonight through Wednesday morning, bringing an end to the low wind chills. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AKZ753-754-762>766-140745- /O.EXT.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260114T1800Z/ Kuskokwim Valley East-Lime Village-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 Crooked Creek, King Salmon, Dillingham, Nondalton, Aleknagik, Sleetmute, New Stuyahok, Naknek, Koliganek, Iliamna, Kokhanok, Egegik, Togiak, Lime Village, Pilot Point, Port Alsworth, and Manokotak 241 PM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 to 40 below. * WHERE...Bristol Bay region, Kuskokwim Valley East, Lime Village, and Northern Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures and wind chills have warmed with the arrival of clouds and even some light snow in some areas. Gusty winds will persist across the region through tonight, maintaining wind chills as low as 40 below. Winds will then die down Wednesday, bringing an end to the threat of low wind chills. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AKZ755>757-140745- /O.EXT.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260114T1800Z/ Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-Interior Kuskokwim Delta- Western Capes- Including the cities of Quinhagak, Platinum, Kipnuk, Goodnews Bay, Mekoryuk, Bethel, Toksook Bay, Akiachak, Kwethluk, and Kasigluk 241 PM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 40 below to 50 below zero. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta and Western Capes. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will gradually diminish on Wednesday, bringing an end to the dangerously low wind chills. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AKZ773-781-140745- /O.EXT.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260114T1800Z/ Chignik-Southern Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of False Pass, Sand Point, Cold Bay, Chignik, and Perryville 241 PM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below to 20 below zero. * WHERE...Chignik and Southern Alaska Peninsula, including Nelson Lagoon * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will gradually diminish on Wednesday, bringing an end to the very low wind chills. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ Baines
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this extreme cold warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Anchorage, AK wrote its last area forecast discussion before this extreme cold warning went out at Jan 10, 4:15 PM AKST, 4 hours 49 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 10, 4:15 PM AKST, 4 hours 49 minutes before
Southcentral and Southwest Alaska Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Anchorage AK 415 PM AKST Sat Jan 10 2026 .SHORT TERM FORECAST SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA (Days 1 through 3)... Afternoon radar shows a continuation of showers lifting into the northern Gulf coast as an upper low roughly 260 nm south of Middleton Island pushes northward through this evening. This precipitation is falling predominantly as rain as southeasterly flow brings warmer temperatures into the area. Meanwhile, a broad trough axis remains almost stationary over Southcentral, extending from north to south from Talkeetna to Anchorage and into the Kenai Peninsula. A band of moderate to heavy precipitation is falling within this axis, with snow impacting the MatSu, Anchorage, and Western Kenai Peninsula regions. Winter weather advisories remain in effect through Sunday morning for the MatSu Valleys and Hatcher Pass, as well as for Anchorage and the Eastern Turnagain Arm, including Portage and Whittier. Forecast snow amounts through tomorrow morning will range from 4 to 8 inches across the advisories with the exception of 10 to 18 inches up into the Susitna Valley. The lone winter storm warning is in effect for Seward through 9pm this evening, where upwards of 4 to 6 inches of total snowfall will be possible. Warmer temperatures into Resurrection Bay have seen rain mix in with snow at times for Seward, which could cut into total snow amounts. Overall conditions improve on Sunday as the trough axis weakens and shifts northeastward, and the northward moving Gulf low lifts into the ALCAN border and dissipates. Precipitation region-wide will taper off in coverage from west to east, with Eastern Prince William Sound potentially hanging onto light showers into the early afternoon hours. The next Gulf low and front arrive Tuesday with another shot of precipitation to lift into the Southcentral coast and potential snow for the interior. BL && .SHORT TERM FORECAST SOUTHWEST ALASKA/BERING SEA/ALEUTIANS (Days 1 through 3)... Overall, the west is quieting down, for now. At the surface, pressure gradient is relaxing across the Bering as low pressure moves farther southward across the North Pacific as an arctic high remains situated across Eastern Russia. Aloft, two separate upper lows/troughs - one digging south of the Central Aleutians and another working eastward over mainland Alaska - continues to usher in cold air advection across the region. This flow has resulted in a swath of small craft and gale force winds for much of the Bering, along with ocean effect snow showers for places like Dutch Harbor. As both of these features move farther away from the region, the expectation is for winds to decrease over the short term as the region loses influence from the upper level support. The cold air advection has also been funneling through some favored bays and passes, particularly for the Eastern Aleutians and Alaska Peninsula. The Pribilof Islands have been seeing some areas of blowing snow today, but visibilities have been consistently remained above 1 statute mile, and that is expected to improve as the evening wears on. Southwest Alaska will continue to remain colder than average for the remainder of the short term. -AM && .LONG TERM FORECAST (Days 4 through 7: Wednesday through Saturday)... The extended forecast is marked with a fair bit of uncertainty in regards to low tracks and intensity. For Southcentral, Wednesday starts with a front moving inland in the North Gulf. With cold air in place, precipitation is expected to be in the form of snow. Gusty winds are also expected, but the strength of these winds is uncertain. Thursday has a large fetch of moisture rise into the Gulf of Alaska from the South. Warm air advection will occur as well as gusty winds. The warmer air means that precipitation types could possibly change to rain further inland. Again, there is uncertainty with this event and depending on how the atmospheric river develops, more or less impacts could be seen. This event may continue into Friday with more precipitation and winds expected. Saturday for Southcentral has winds calming down with a potential for continued precipitation of some kind. Southwest Alaska for the long term starts off with continued snow showers in the Bering due to another push of cold air advection. Weaker shortwaves will allow for some small craft winds in the Bering as well. Thursday will be similar except for the Southwest Mainland receiving precipitation from a potential North Pacific Low. If this occurs, warm air advection may transition snow to rain. The pattern becomes more active for Southwest Alaska after this with lows possibly moving into the Bering and causing gusty winds and precipitation. As before, many of these scenarios are quite uncertain at this point and details will be made more clear in the coming days. -JAR && .AVIATION... PANC...Snow will be heaviest with lowest visibilities this evening with lesser accumulations after midnight. The biggest question is if the light snowfall will end in the morning or linger through the day Sunday. &&
In the hours before
Local storm report, Jan 10, 3:05 PM AKST, 5 hours 59 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
305 PM AKST Sat Jan 10 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0300 PM Snow WFO Anchorage 61.16N 149.98W
01/10/2026 M1.9 Inch Anchorage AK Official NWS Obs
Liquid equivalent 0.18 in. Snow depth 21 in.
Still snowing.
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QuesadaLocal storm report, Jan 10, 3:25 PM AKST, 5 hours 39 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
325 PM AKST Sat Jan 10 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0324 PM Snow Anchorage (Potter Valle 61.06N 149.76W
01/10/2026 M4.2 Inch Anchorage AK Trained Spotter
24-hour snow total. Liquid water equivalent
of 0.30 inches.
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CLThe office that day
Everything else NWS Anchorage, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 3:19 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Jan 10, 3:24 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 3 days | |
| Jan 10, 3:24 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 25 hr | |
| Jan 10, 9:04 PM AKST | Cold Weather Advisory | AFC | Aleutians East, Bethel Census Area, Bristol Bay, Dillingham Census Area, Lake and Peninsula | 4 days |
| Jan 11, 2:28 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Jan 11, 2:28 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 25 hr | |
| Jan 11, 2:28 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 25 hr | |
| Jan 11, 2:28 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 25 hr | |
| Jan 11, 2:47 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 13 hr | |
| Jan 11, 2:47 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 13 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.