Gale Warning 264, NWS Anchorage, AK

995 
FZAK52 PAFC 191154
CWFALU

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.

PKZ199-200115-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026
.SYNOPSIS FOR SOUTHWEST ALASKA+BRISTOL BAY+THE ALASKA
PENINSULA WATERS AND THE ALEUTIAN ISLANDS...

A 1010 mb low forms about 140 nm south of Sand Point overnight 
Thu and exits the region eastward. Otherwise, high pressure 
persists across the region.

$$

PKZ750-200115-
Sitkinak to Castle Cape out to 15 NM-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TODAY...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Snow showers. Extreme freezing 
spray at a rate of 4 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on
vessels near bays and passes.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. Extreme freezing spray at a rate of
4 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels near bays
and passes.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.

$$

PKZ751-200115-
Sitkinak to Castle Cape from 15 to 100 NM-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TODAY...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft. Snow showers. Heavy freezing
spray.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Snow showers. Heavy freezing
spray.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.

$$

PKZ752-200115-
Castle Cape to Cape Tolstoi out to 15 NM-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TODAY...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 3 ft. Extreme freezing spray at a 
rate of 4 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels 
near bays and passes.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 3 ft. Extreme freezing spray at a rate of
4 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels near bays
and passes.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

PKZ753-200115-
Castle Cape to Cape Tolstoi from 15 to 100 NM-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...GALE WARNING FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...

.TODAY...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Snow showers. Heavy freezing
spray.
.FRI...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. Snow showers. Heavy freezing
spray.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.

$$

PKZ754-200115-
Cape Tolstoi to Cape Sarichef out to 15 NM-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...

.TODAY...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Seas 5 ft. Extreme freezing spray at a rate
of 4 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels near 
bays and passes.
.FRI...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 5 ft. Extreme freezing spray at a rate of
4 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels near bays
and passes.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

PKZ755-200115-
Cape Tolstoi to Cape Sarichef from 15 to 100 NM-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...

.TODAY...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Snow showers. Heavy freezing
spray.
.FRI...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.

$$

PKZ756-200115-
Port Heiden to Nelson Lagoon out to 15 NM-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TODAY...NW wind 25 kt.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 25 kt.
.FRI...NW wind 25 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt.
.SAT...NW wind 20 kt.
.SUN THROUGH MON...Variable wind 10 kt.

$$

PKZ757-200115-
Port Heiden to Nelson Lagoon from 15 to 60 NM-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TODAY...NW wind 30 kt.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 25 kt.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt.
.SUN THROUGH MON...NW wind 15 kt.

$$

PKZ758-200115-
Nelson Lagoon to Cape Sarichef out to 15 NM-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...

.TODAY...N wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 ft. Freezing
spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 8 ft. Snow
showers. Extreme freezing spray at a rate of 4 cm per hour or 
greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels near bays and passes.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 8 ft. Extreme freezing
spray at a rate of 4 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate 
on vessels near bays and passes.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft.
.SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 6 ft.
.SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.
.MON...NW wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.

$$

PKZ759-200115-
Nelson Lagoon to Cape Sarichef from 15 to 70 NM-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...

.TODAY...NW wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 ft. Freezing
spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft. Extreme 
freezing spray at a rate of 4 cm per hour or greater may rapidly 
accumulate on vessels near bays and passes.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft. Extreme freezing
spray at a rate of 4 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate 
on vessels near bays and passes.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 6 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...N wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 6 ft.
.MON...NW wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.

$$

PKZ770-200115-
Cape Sarichef to Nikolski Bering Side out to 15 NM-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...

.TODAY...N wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Snow showers. Heavy freezing
spray.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.

$$

PKZ772-200115-
Cape Sarichef to Nikolski Bering Side from 15 to 85 NM-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TODAY...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Snow showers. Heavy freezing
spray.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

PKZ771-200115-
Unalaska Bay-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TODAY...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Snow showers. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Snow showers. Heavy freezing
spray.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Snow showers. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

PKZ773-200115-
Cape Sarichef to Nikolski Pacific Side out to 15 NM-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...

.TODAY...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Seas 6 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 35 kt. Seas 6 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...N wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

PKZ774-200115-
Cape Sarichef to Nikolski Pacific Side from 15 to 85 NM-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...

.TODAY...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Snow showers. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...N wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.

$$

PKZ775-200115-
Nikolski to Seguam Bering Side out to 15 NM-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...

.TODAY...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.

$$

PKZ776-200115-
Nikolski to Seguam Bering Side from 15 to 85 NM-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...

.TODAY...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.

$$

PKZ777-200115-
Nikolski to Seguam Pacfic Side out to 15 NM-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...

.TODAY...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.

$$

PKZ778-200115-
Nikolski to Seguam Pacific Side from 15 to 75 NM-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...

.TODAY...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.

$$

PKZ780-200115-
Seguam to Adak Bering Side out to 15 NM-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

.TODAY...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.

$$

PKZ781-200115-
Seguam to Adak Bering Side from 15 to 85 NM-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

.TODAY...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.

$$

PKZ782-200115-
Seguam to Adak Pacific Side out to 15 NM-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

.TODAY...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.

$$

PKZ783-200115-
Seguam to Adak Pacific Side from 15 to 75 NM-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

.TODAY...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...E wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.

$$

PKZ784-200115-
Adak to Kiska Bering Side-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY...

.TODAY...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.

$$

PKZ785-200115-
Adak to Kiska Pacific Side-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY...

.TODAY...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.

$$

PKZ786-200115-
Kiska to Attu Bering Side-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.MON...S wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.

$$

PKZ787-200115-
Kiska to Attu Pacific Side-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...GALE WARNING FRIDAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI...E wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.MON...S wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.

$$

PKZ766-200115-
Pribilof Islands Nearshore Waters-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TODAY...NW wind 15 kt becoming N 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas in
ice free waters 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.
.SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
.MON...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas in ice free waters 2 ft.

$$

PKZ760-200115-
Bristol Bay greater than 15 NM-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TODAY...NW wind 30 kt.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 25 kt.
.FRI...NW wind 25 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 15 kt.
.SAT...NW wind 15 kt.
.SUN...NW wind 10 kt.
.MON...NW wind 15 kt.

$$

PKZ761-200115-
Bristol Bay from Port Heiden to Cape Chichagof out to 15 NM-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...NW wind 25 kt.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 25 kt.
.FRI...NW wind 20 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 15 kt.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...NW wind 15 kt.
.MON...NW wind 10 kt.

$$

PKZ762-200115-
Bristol Bay from Cape Chichagof to Cape Pierce out to 15 NM-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TODAY...NW wind 25 kt.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 25 kt.
.FRI...NW wind 25 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt.
.SAT...N wind 20 kt.
.SUN THROUGH MON...NW wind 15 kt.

$$

PKZ763-200115-
Kuskokwim Delta and Etolin Strait out to 15 NM-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TODAY...NW wind 25 kt. Patchy freezing fog.
.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 30 kt.
.SAT...N wind 30 kt.
.SUN...N wind 25 kt.
.MON...N wind 15 kt.

$$

PKZ764-200115-
Kuskokwim Delta from 15 to 80 NM-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TODAY...NW wind 30 kt. Patchy freezing fog.
.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 30 kt.
.SAT...N wind 30 kt.
.SUN...N wind 20 kt.
.MON...NW wind 15 kt.

$$

PKZ765-200115-
North and West of Nunivak Island-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TODAY...N wind 30 kt. Patchy freezing fog.
.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt.
.SAT...N wind 20 kt.
.SUN...NW wind 15 kt.
.MON...Variable wind 10 kt.

$$

PKZ767-200115-
Saint Matthew Island Waters-
354 AM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TODAY...N wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft. Freezing
spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt E of Saint Matthew Island...N 20 kt W of
Saint Matthew Island. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft. Freezing
spray.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt E of Saint Matthew Island...N 20 kt W of Saint
Matthew Island. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...SW wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.

$$

838 
FZAK52 PAFC 192333
CWFALU

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.

PKZ199-201245-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026
.SYNOPSIS FOR SOUTHWEST ALASKA+BRISTOL BAY+THE ALASKA
PENINSULA WATERS AND THE ALEUTIAN ISLANDS...

High pressure persists across the region through Sun afternoon.

$$

PKZ750-201245-
Sitkinak to Castle Cape out to 15 NM-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Widespread snow showers. Extreme
freezing spray at a rate of 4 cm per hour or greater may rapidly 
accumulate on vessels near bays and passes.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. Extreme freezing spray at a rate
of 4 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels near 
bays and passes in the morning.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft.

$$

PKZ751-201245-
Sitkinak to Castle Cape from 15 to 100 NM-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TONIGHT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft. Widespread snow showers.
Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Widespread snow showers. Heavy
freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.

$$

PKZ752-201245-
Castle Cape to Cape Tolstoi out to 15 NM-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 3 ft. Extreme freezing spray at a rate
of 4 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels near 
bays and passes after midnight.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 3 ft. Extreme freezing spray at a rate
of 4 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels near 
bays and passes.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 3 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

PKZ753-201245-
Castle Cape to Cape Tolstoi from 15 to 100 NM-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...GALE WARNING FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Widespread snow showers.
Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. Snow showers. Heavy freezing
spray.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.

$$

PKZ754-201245-
Cape Tolstoi to Cape Sarichef out to 15 NM-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Seas 5 ft. Snow showers. Extreme freezing 
spray at a rate of 4 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on
vessels.
.FRI...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 5 ft. Snow showers. Extreme freezing 
spray at a rate of 4 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on
vessels.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 4 ft. Extreme freezing spray at a rate
of 4 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels near 
bays and passes.
.SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...N wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.

$$

PKZ755-201245-
Cape Tolstoi to Cape Sarichef from 15 to 100 NM-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Widespread snow showers.
Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.

$$

PKZ756-201245-
Port Heiden to Nelson Lagoon out to 15 NM-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NW wind 25 kt.
.FRI...NW wind 25 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt after midnight.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt.
.SUN...NW wind 15 kt.
.MON...Variable wind 10 kt.
.TUE...NW wind 15 kt.

$$

PKZ757-201245-
Port Heiden to Nelson Lagoon from 15 to 60 NM-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NW wind 25 kt.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt.
.SUN...NW wind 20 kt.
.MON THROUGH TUE...N wind 15 kt.

$$

PKZ758-201245-
Nelson Lagoon to Cape Sarichef out to 15 NM-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 8 ft. Snow
showers. Extreme freezing spray at a rate
of 4 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 8 ft. Extreme freezing
spray at a rate of 4 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate 
on vessels.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft. Heavy
freezing spray.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 6 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.
.SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 ft.

$$

PKZ759-201245-
Nelson Lagoon to Cape Sarichef from 15 to 70 NM-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft. Extreme 
freezing spray at a rate of 4 cm per hour or greater may rapidly 
accumulate on vessels.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft. Extreme freezing
spray at a rate of 4 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate 
on vessels.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 6 ft. Heavy
freezing spray.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 6 ft.
.SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 ft.

$$

PKZ770-201245-
Cape Sarichef to Nikolski Bering Side out to 15 NM-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Widespread snow showers.
Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.

$$

PKZ772-201245-
Cape Sarichef to Nikolski Bering Side from 15 to 85 NM-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Snow showers. Heavy freezing
spray.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.

$$

PKZ771-201245-
Unalaska Bay-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Widespread snow showers.
Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Snow showers. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.

$$

PKZ773-201245-
Cape Sarichef to Nikolski Pacific Side out to 15 NM-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TONIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Seas 6 ft. Snow showers. Heavy freezing
spray.
.FRI...N wind 35 kt. Seas 6 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.

$$

PKZ774-201245-
Cape Sarichef to Nikolski Pacific Side from 15 to 85 NM-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TONIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Snow showers. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.

$$

PKZ775-201245-
Nikolski to Seguam Bering Side out to 15 NM-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.

$$

PKZ776-201245-
Nikolski to Seguam Bering Side from 15 to 85 NM-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.

$$

PKZ777-201245-
Nikolski to Seguam Pacfic Side out to 15 NM-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.

$$

PKZ778-201245-
Nikolski to Seguam Pacific Side from 15 to 75 NM-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.

$$

PKZ780-201245-
Seguam to Adak Bering Side out to 15 NM-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.

$$

PKZ781-201245-
Seguam to Adak Bering Side from 15 to 85 NM-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.

$$

PKZ782-201245-
Seguam to Adak Pacific Side out to 15 NM-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...E wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.

$$

PKZ783-201245-
Seguam to Adak Pacific Side from 15 to 75 NM-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...E wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TUE...E wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.

$$

PKZ784-201245-
Adak to Kiska Bering Side-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.TUE...E wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.

$$

PKZ785-201245-
Adak to Kiska Pacific Side-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 12 ft.

$$

PKZ786-201245-
Kiska to Attu Bering Side-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.MON...S wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.

$$

PKZ787-201245-
Kiska to Attu Pacific Side-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...GALE WARNING FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI...E wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SAT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.MON...S wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.

$$

PKZ766-201245-
Pribilof Islands Nearshore Waters-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt.
.MON...Variable wind 10 kt.
.TUE...N wind 15 kt.

$$

PKZ760-201245-
Bristol Bay greater than 15 NM-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TONIGHT...NW wind 25 kt.
.FRI...NW wind 25 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 15 kt.
.SAT...NW wind 15 kt.
.SAT NIGHT...NW wind 10 kt.
.SUN...NW wind 10 kt.
.MON...NW wind 15 kt.
.TUE...N wind 15 kt.

$$

PKZ761-201245-
Bristol Bay from Port Heiden to Cape Chichagof out to 15 NM-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NW wind 25 kt.
.FRI...NW wind 20 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 15 kt.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...NW wind 15 kt.
.SUN...NW wind 15 kt.
.MON...NW wind 10 kt.
.TUE...N wind 15 kt.

$$

PKZ762-201245-
Bristol Bay from Cape Chichagof to Cape Pierce out to 15 NM-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TONIGHT...NW wind 25 kt.
.FRI...NW wind 25 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 20 kt.
.SAT...NW wind 20 kt.
.SAT NIGHT...NW wind 15 kt.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...N wind 15 kt.

$$

PKZ763-201245-
Kuskokwim Delta and Etolin Strait out to 15 NM-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 30 kt.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...N wind 30 kt.
.SUN...N wind 25 kt.
.MON...N wind 15 kt.
.TUE...N wind 20 kt.

$$

PKZ764-201245-
Kuskokwim Delta from 15 to 80 NM-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 30 kt.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...N wind 30 kt.
.SUN...N wind 25 kt.
.MON...NW wind 15 kt.
.TUE...N wind 20 kt.

$$

PKZ765-201245-
North and West of Nunivak Island-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt.
.SAT...N wind 20 kt.
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 15 kt.
.SUN...NW wind 15 kt.
.MON...Variable wind 10 kt.
.TUE...N wind 15 kt.

$$

PKZ767-201245-
Saint Matthew Island Waters-
333 PM AKDT Thu Mar 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt E of Saint Matthew Island...N 20 kt W of
Saint Matthew Island. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft. Freezing
spray.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt E of Saint Matthew Island...N 20 kt W of Saint
Matthew Island. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SW wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 6 ft.
.TUE...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft.

$$

Southcentral and Southwest Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
504 AM AKDT Wed Mar 18 2026

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

A complex low with multiple centers remains in the Gulf of Alaska
with a closed upper low in the far southern Gulf. The deepest of
the surface lows is bringing strong winds and moderate snow over
the Gulf waters, while also keeping gusty gap winds in place
through Whittier, Seward, and Thompson Pass. Expect these strong
winds to remain in place today as the low continues to pinwheel
around Middleton Island.

Late this afternoon a leading shortwave of a deep upper level
trough and Arctic airmass will move over Kodiak Island and into
the Gulf. The digging of the trough and development/phasing of a
lee-side low with the existing surface low will pull the existing
low back west towards the Sound. This should allow some light
snow to spread over the Prince William Sound communities starting
tonight, with light snow also expected for the southern Mat-Su
Valleys, Anchorage and Cook Inlet communities. Dry northerly winds
will limit accumulations, but a trace to and inch or two is
possible for these inland areas from late tonight into Thursday.

For Friday the upper level through will broaden significantly,
encompassing the majority of the state, Gulf and portions of the
north Pacific. From here on the forecast for the Gulf and coastal
communities gets noisy, with multiple surface lows developing and
pivoting around the upper low center south of Kodiak. In summary,
the forecast for the next 4 days will yield continued cold
temperatures, gusty winds through all of the mountain passes and
gaps, and periods of light snow, which will be mainly around the
Sound.

&&

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

The pattern remains the same as it has been, with ridging in the
western Bering and troughing over southwest Alaska. Northerly gap
winds up to gale force in strength will continue to blow through
gaps and passes in the Eastern Aleutians and Alaska Peninsula
areas through Friday due to cold air advection and troughing from
the north. Heavy freezing spray remains in marine areas wherever
winds are gusty in the aforementioned regions. An upper level
Arctic low drop from the north today will bring slight potential
for light snowfall in the Kuskokwim Delta and the East Bering.
Colder air will dive into the Southwest Mainland through Friday
due to the influence of the Arctic low. Low temperatures will once
again plummet into the negative teens for much of the mainland
and potentially the negative 20s for the Kuskokwim Delta and Lower
Kuskokwim Valley. Gusty winds will allow for very cold wind
chills near -40F in the Kuskokwim regions. As such, a Cold Weather
Advisory has been issued for these areas. By Thursday afternoon,
a period of snow showers is likely from Unimak Island to Nikolski.
These showers coinciding with a push of gusty northerly winds may
promote blowing snow conditions for this latter half of the work
week. Reductions in visibility from this blowing snow potential
will depend on local snowfall rates and wind speeds; We will
continue to monitor this system so stay tuned for updates.

-JAR/CL

&&

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

Generally, the central Aleutians, the Pribilofs and the Bering
Sea will be under a ridge of high pressure for much of the long
term. Across the far west, rain/snow and winds up to 40 mph from
frontal passages will move across the western Aleutians. Across
Southwest Mainland, the eastern Bering Sea and the Alaska
Peninsula, expect northerly flow to persist with shortwaves
troughs that could bring periods of light snow showers. These
showers will be more probable near and off the ice edge in the
Bering, higher elevations, and near coastlines. Models differ with
the east/west extent of this flow regime and it is possible
(though low probability) that showers could move as far west as
the Pribilof Islands at times this weekend and the eastern
Aleutians near Unalaska/Nikolski. Winds through the eastern Bering
Sea/Bristol Bay and through the terrain gaps along the Alaska
Peninsula will likely continue to remain gusty with the cold air
advecting across the area. Friday morning appears to be coldest
day over this week for Southwest Alaska/eastern Bering and
temperatures will likely linger into Saturday.

Out east towards Mainland Southcentral, low pressure will remain
in the Gulf of Alaska through the long-term period. This will
maintain cold, dry, northerly flow with enhanced gap winds through
the favored terrain and passes. Any snowfall should remain light
and confined primarily to along the coast and coastal mountain
ranges. Temperatures may start to moderate a little bit this
weekend for Southcentral, but will still be below normal for this
time of year.

&&

.AVIATION...

PANC...VFR conditions and north winds on Wendesday give way to
MVFR conditions and light snow early Thursday. A surface low near
Prince William Sound will promote increasing clouds and light snow
early Thursday morning. Snow chances then diminish by midday
Thursday with MVFR ceilings and vicinity snow over the mountains.

BL

&&

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
National Weather Service ANCHORAGE AK
1212 PM AKDT Wed Mar 18 2026

AKZ772-191400-
Kodiak Island Southwest-
Including the cities of Old Harbor, Akhiok, Karluk,
and Larsen Bay
1212 PM AKDT Wed Mar 18 2026

...RESUSPENDED ASH FROM KATMAI-NOVARUPTA EXPECTED OVER SOUTHWEST
KODIAK ISLAND THROUGH THURSDAY...

Strong northwesterly winds are currently resuspending ash from
the 1912 Katmai-Novarupta eruption across Southwest Kodiak Island,
causing haze and trace amounts of ash accumulation. Communities
most likely to be impacted include Karluk and Larsen Bay.

Those in sensitive groups or with respiratory ailments are
encouraged to avoid or reduce outdoor activity to avoid inhaling
the ash.

Strong winds are expected to continue through at least Thursday
evening before weakening by Friday morning.