Gale Warning 69, NWS Anchorage, AK

082 
FZAK62 PAFC 161301
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
401 AM AKST Fri Jan 16 2026

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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

PKZ499-170230-
401 AM AKST Fri Jan 16 2026
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 983 mb low at 60N 166W moves over the Bering Strait Fri 
evening. A 967 mb low at 49N 174W moves to 59N 175E at 978 mb by 
Sun morning. The front from a 975 mb N Pacific low moves into the
W Aleutians Sun morning.

$$

PKZ411-170230-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
401 AM AKST Fri Jan 16 2026

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft. Snow showers.
Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft. Snow showers.
Freezing spray.
.SAT...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.

$$

PKZ412-170230-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
401 AM AKST Fri Jan 16 2026

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TODAY...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.

$$

PKZ413-170230-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
401 AM AKST Fri Jan 16 2026

.TODAY...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Snow. Freezing
spray.
.TONIGHT...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.

$$

PKZ414-170230-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
401 AM AKST Fri Jan 16 2026

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...S wind 15 to 30 kt becoming SE 30 to 45 kt in the
afternoon. Seas in ice free waters 5 to 10 ft. Snow, becoming rain
and snow in the afternoon. Freezing spray in the morning.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas in ice free waters 9 to 14
ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 to 10 ft.
Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind up to 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 to 7
ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4
to 9 ft.

$$

860 
FZAK62 PAFC 162353
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
253 PM AKST Fri Jan 16 2026

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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

PKZ499-171415-
253 PM AKST Fri Jan 16 2026
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 978 mb low at 54N 173W strengthens as it moves to 58N 176E Sat 
afternoon at 972 mb then continues to Russia Sun afternoon. Its 
front moves across the E and N Bering Sea through Sun morning. A 
972 mb N Pacific low moves to 50N 178E by Sun afternoon. Its front
reaches the Aleutians by Sun morning.

$$

PKZ411-171415-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
253 PM AKST Fri Jan 16 2026

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft. Snow showers.
Freezing spray.
.SAT...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.MON...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.WED...SE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ412-171415-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
253 PM AKST Fri Jan 16 2026

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 to 35 kt becoming S after midnight.
Seas 8 to 16 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.MON THROUGH WED...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.

$$

PKZ413-171415-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
253 PM AKST Fri Jan 16 2026

.TONIGHT...W wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...SW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SUN...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.MON...E wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.WED...SE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ414-171415-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
253 PM AKST Fri Jan 16 2026

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas in ice free waters
9 to 14 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 20 to 35 kt becoming SE 10 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Seas in ice free waters 5 to 10 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters
3 to 7 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 to 7 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas in ice free waters
4 to 9 ft.
.MON THROUGH WED...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas in ice free
waters 4 to 9 ft.

$$

544 
FZAK62 PAFC 171138
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
238 AM AKST Sat Jan 17 2026

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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

PKZ499-180215-
238 AM AKST Sat Jan 17 2026
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 980 mb low at 58N 177W strengthens as it moves to 58N 176E Sat 
afternoon at 972 mb then continues to Russia Sun afternoon. Its 
front moves across the E and N Bering Sea through Sun morning. A N
Pacific low moves to 48N 179E at 975 mb by Sun morning and 53N 
176E at 980 mb by Mon morning. Its front pushes across the 
Aleutians Sun morning through Mon morning.

$$

PKZ411-180215-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
238 AM AKST Sat Jan 17 2026

.TODAY...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN...S wind up to 20 kt becoming E 15 to 30 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...E wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.MON THROUGH WED...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.

$$

PKZ412-180215-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
238 AM AKST Sat Jan 17 2026

...GALE WARNING SUNDAY...

.TODAY...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 15 to 25 kt becoming E 20 to 35 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.MON THROUGH WED...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.

$$

PKZ413-180215-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
238 AM AKST Sat Jan 17 2026

...GALE WARNING SUNDAY...

.TODAY...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.SUN...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft building to 10 to 18 ft
in the afternoon. Rain and snow.
.SUN NIGHT...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 21 ft.
.MON THROUGH WED...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.

$$

PKZ414-180215-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
238 AM AKST Sat Jan 17 2026

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...S wind 20 to 35 kt diminishing to 10 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Seas in ice free waters 5 to 10 ft. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 to 7 ft.
Snow showers.
.SUN...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 to 7 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 to 10 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 to
10 ft.
.WED...E wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 to 6 ft.

$$

169 
FZAK62 PAFC 180001
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
301 PM AKST Sat Jan 17 2026

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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

PKZ499-181345-
301 PM AKST Sat Jan 17 2026
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 977 mb low at 59N 177E continues west to Russia Sun afternoon. 
Its front moves across the E and N Bering and weakens through Sun 
afternoon. A 974 mb N Pacific low at 48N 179E Sun morning moves to
55N 172E at 984 mb Mon afternoon. Its front pushes across the 
Aleutians Sun morning through Mon morning. 

$$

PKZ411-181345-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
301 PM AKST Sat Jan 17 2026

...GALE WARNING SUNDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN...S wind up to 20 kt becoming E 15 to 30 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...E wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft. Rain and snow.
.MON...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.MON NIGHT...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.

$$

PKZ412-181345-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
301 PM AKST Sat Jan 17 2026

...GALE WARNING SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 15 to 25 kt becoming E 20 to 35 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ413-181345-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
301 PM AKST Sat Jan 17 2026

...GALE WARNING SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SUN...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft building to 10 to
18 ft in the afternoon. Snow.
.SUN NIGHT...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft.
.MON...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.TUE...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.

$$

PKZ414-181345-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
301 PM AKST Sat Jan 17 2026

...GALE WARNING SUNDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 to 7 ft.
Snow showers.
.SUN...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 to 8 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 to 9
ft.
.MON...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 to 8 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 to 9
ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4
to
9 ft.

$$

260 
FZAK62 PAFC 181155
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
255 AM AKST Sun Jan 18 2026

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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

PKZ499-190200-
255 AM AKST Sun Jan 18 2026
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 974 mb N Pacific low at 48N 179E this morning moves to 54N 174E
at 982 mb Mon morning and lingers there through Tue morning. 
Another N Pacific low moves to 50N 176W at 975 mb Mon evening 
before moving to 53N 177W Tue morning.

$$

PKZ411-190200-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
255 AM AKST Sun Jan 18 2026

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TODAY...S wind up to 20 kt becoming E 15 to 30 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 6 to 11 ft. Snow showers.
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Rain showers.
.MON...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.MON NIGHT...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$

PKZ412-190200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
255 AM AKST Sun Jan 18 2026

...GALE WARNING THROUGH MONDAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 15 to 25 kt becoming E 20 to 35 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 7 to 11 ft. Snow showers.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft.
.MON NIGHT...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.

$$

PKZ413-190200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
255 AM AKST Sun Jan 18 2026

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft building to 10 to 18
ft in the afternoon. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.MON...SE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.MON NIGHT...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.TUE...S wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ414-190200-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
255 AM AKST Sun Jan 18 2026

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TODAY...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 to 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 to 10 ft.
.MON...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 to 9 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 to 9 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas in ice free waters 6 to 11 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...SE wind up to 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3
to 7 ft.

$$

571 
FZAK62 PAFC 190034
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
334 PM AKST Sun Jan 18 2026

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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

PKZ499-191345-
334 PM AKST Sun Jan 18 2026
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 978 mb N Pacific low at 50N 179E this afternoon moves to 54N 
171E at 986 mb Mon afternoon and lingers there before dissipating 
through Tue morning. Another N Pacific low at 48N 176W at 972 mb 
Monday afternoon moves to 57N 176E at 984 mb Tue afternoon. 

$$

PKZ411-191345-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
334 PM AKST Sun Jan 18 2026

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Rain showers.
.MON...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.MON NIGHT...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TUE...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.

$$

PKZ412-191345-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
334 PM AKST Sun Jan 18 2026

...GALE WARNING THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft.
.MON NIGHT...E wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ413-191345-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
334 PM AKST Sun Jan 18 2026

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND MONDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.MON...SE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.MON NIGHT...E wind 25 to 35 kt becoming SE 30 to 45 kt after
midnight. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.TUE...S wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.

$$

PKZ414-191345-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
334 PM AKST Sun Jan 18 2026

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND MONDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.MON...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 7 ft.

$$

643 
FZAK62 PAFC 191132
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
232 AM AKST Mon Jan 19 2026

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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

PKZ499-200245-
232 AM AKST Mon Jan 19 2026
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 978 mb N Pacific low at 52N 176E this morning moves to 54N 173E
at 985 mb this afternoon before dissipating through Tue morning. 
Another N Pacific low at 50N 176W at 976 mb Monday evening moves 
to 58N 176E at 989 mb Tue afternoon before dissipating. The front 
from a 965 mb low begins impacting the western Aleutians Tuesday 
evening.

$$

PKZ411-200245-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
232 AM AKST Mon Jan 19 2026

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Rain and snow.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.
.WED...S wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.THU...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.FRI...E wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.

$$

PKZ412-200245-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
232 AM AKST Mon Jan 19 2026

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TUESDAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.FRI...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ413-200245-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
232 AM AKST Mon Jan 19 2026

...STORM WARNING TUESDAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 to 35 kt becoming SE 30 to 45 kt after midnight.
Seas 10 to 13 ft building to 11 to 19 ft after midnight.
.TUE...S wind 35 to 50 kt diminishing to 25 to 40 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.WED...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.THU...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.FRI...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$

PKZ414-200245-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
232 AM AKST Mon Jan 19 2026

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND TUESDAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 to 30 kt increasing to 25 to 40 kt after midnight.
Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 to 40 kt diminishing to 15 to 30 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 7 ft.
.FRI...E wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 7 ft.

$$

134 
FZAK62 PAFC 200010
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
310 PM AKST Mon Jan 19 2026

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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

PKZ499-201415-
310 PM AKST Mon Jan 19 2026
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 984 mb low at 55N 172E this afternoon continues west and 
dissipates through Tue morning. A 975 mb N Pacific low at 47N 175W
moves to 58N 178E at 988 mb Tue afternoon before dissipating. A 
977 mb low moves to 54N 168E Wed afternoon. Its front reaches the 
western Aleutians Tuesday evening.

$$

PKZ411-201415-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
310 PM AKST Mon Jan 19 2026

...GALE WARNING TUESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft. Rain.
.TUE...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Rain with snow.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 25 to 35 kt increasing to 30 to 45 kt
after midnight. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.WED...SE wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 15 to 20 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 18 to 23 ft.
.THU...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.FRI...E wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.SAT...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft.

$$

PKZ412-201415-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
310 PM AKST Mon Jan 19 2026

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 25 to 35 kt diminishing to 15 to 30 kt
after midnight. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.WED...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.THU...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.

$$

PKZ413-201415-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
310 PM AKST Mon Jan 19 2026

...STORM WARNING TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...E wind 20 to 35 kt becoming SE 30 to 45 kt after
midnight. Seas 11 ft building to 10 to 18 ft after midnight.
.TUE...S wind 35 to 50 kt diminishing to 25 to 40 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.WED...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.THU...SE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.FRI...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.SAT...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ414-201415-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
310 PM AKST Mon Jan 19 2026

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 to 30 kt increasing to 25 to 40 kt
after midnight. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 to 40 kt diminishing to 15 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SE wind 10 to 25 kt diminishing to up to 15 kt
after midnight. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.WED...SE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 7 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S wind up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.THU...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 7 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...NE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 7 ft.

$$

544 
FZAK62 PAFC 201154
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
254 AM AKST Tue Jan 20 2026

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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

PKZ499-210145-
254 AM AKST Tue Jan 20 2026
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 989 mb low near 56N 169E moves inland of the Kamchatka 
Peninsula through this evening. A 980 mb low near 53N 177W moves 
to 58N 176E at 988 mb this afternoon. This low moves inland of the
Kamchatka Peninsula through Wed morning. A 971 mb North Pacific 
low moves to 55N 167E at 976 mb Wed afternoon. This low moves to 
the Kamchatka Peninsula by Thu morning.

$$

PKZ411-210145-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
254 AM AKST Tue Jan 20 2026

...STORM WARNING WEDNESDAY...

.TODAY...E wind 15 to 30 kt becoming S in the afternoon. 
Seas 9 to 14 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft. Rain with snow.
.WED...S wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 15 to 22 ft. Rain and snow.
.WED NIGHT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 17 to 25 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.

$$

PKZ412-210145-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
254 AM AKST Tue Jan 20 2026

...GALE WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.WED...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft. Snow with rain.
.WED NIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ413-210145-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
254 AM AKST Tue Jan 20 2026

...STORM WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 35 to 50 kt becoming S 25 to 40 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 16 to 24 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.WED...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft. Rain and snow.
.WED NIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$

PKZ414-210145-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
254 AM AKST Tue Jan 20 2026

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 10 to 25 kt diminishing to up to 15 kt after midnight.
Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.WED...SE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S wind up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.THU...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 7 ft.
.FRI...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 7 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 3 to 8 ft.

$$

092 
FZAK62 PAFC 202334
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
234 PM AKST Tue Jan 20 2026

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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

PKZ499-211445-
234 PM AKST Tue Jan 20 2026
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 986 mb low near 57N 175E continues west and moves inland of the
Kamchatka Peninsula through tonight. A 970 mb N Pacific low near 
52N 166E Wed morning continues to the Kamchatka Peninsula through 
Thu morning. Its front moves across the Aleutians tonight through 
Wed afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-211445-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
234 PM AKST Tue Jan 20 2026

...STORM WARNING WEDNESDAY...

.TONIGHT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft. Rain.
.WED...S wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 15 to 22 ft. Rain and snow.
.WED NIGHT...S wind 25 to 40 kt diminishing to 20 to 30 kt 
after midnight. Seas 16 to 24 ft.
.THU...S wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$

PKZ412-211445-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
234 PM AKST Tue Jan 20 2026

...GALE WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

.TONIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.WED...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.THU...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SUN...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ413-211445-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
234 PM AKST Tue Jan 20 2026

...GALE WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

.TONIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.WED...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft. Rain and snow.
.WED NIGHT...S wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Rain.
.THU...S wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.

$$

PKZ414-211445-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
234 PM AKST Tue Jan 20 2026

.TONIGHT...SE wind 10 to 25 kt diminishing to up to 15 kt 
after midnight. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.WED...SE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.THU...SE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SUN...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 8 ft.

$$

964 
FZAK62 PAFC 211159
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
259 AM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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

PKZ499-220130-
259 AM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 968 mb low near 52N 165E moves to the Kamchatka Peninsula Thu 
morning and inland through Thu afternoon. A 997 mb North Pacific 
low develops this afternoon and moves to 47N 175E at 998 mb mid-
morning Thu. This low dissipates through Thu evening. Another 
North Pacific low at 987 mb Thu morning moves to 49N 171E at 971 
mb by Fri morning as its front moves into the western Bering.

$$

PKZ411-220130-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
259 AM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026

...STORM WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...S wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 16 to 22 ft. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...S wind 30 to 45 kt diminishing to 20 to 35 kt after midnight.
Seas 16 to 24 ft.
.THU...S wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.

$$

PKZ412-220130-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
259 AM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt becoming 25 kt after midnight. 
Seas 10 to 18 ft. Rain.
.THU...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ413-220130-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
259 AM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Rain.
.THU...S wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ414-220130-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
259 AM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026

.TODAY...SE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 7 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.THU...SE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SUN...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.

$$

625 
FZAK62 PAFC 212356
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
256 PM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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

PKZ499-221545-
256 PM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 976 mb low near 56N 165E continues toward Kamchatka Peninsula 
through Thu morning. A 982 mb N Pacific low reaches 51N 172E by Fri 
afternoon at 970 mb. Its front reaches the western Aleutians Thu 
afternoon. Another weak front reaches the Alaska Peninsula Fri 
afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-221545-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
256 PM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND THURSDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 30 to 45 kt diminishing to 20 to 35 kt after
midnight. Seas 16 to 24 ft.
.THU...SE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 15 to 30 kt becoming SE 25 to 40 kt after
midnight. Seas 9 to 15 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 22 ft.
.SAT...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.MON...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.

$$

PKZ412-221545-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
256 PM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt becoming 25 kt after midnight. Seas
9 to 17 ft. Rain.
.THU...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ413-221545-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
256 PM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026

...GALE WARNING THURSDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Rain.
.THU...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 30 kt increasing to 25 to 40 kt after
midnight. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SAT...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.

$$

PKZ414-221545-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
256 PM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026

.TONIGHT...SE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 7 ft.
.THU...E wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 to 7 ft.
.FRI...E wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.

$$

364 
FZAK62 PAFC 221302
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
402 AM AKST Thu Jan 22 2026

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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

PKZ499-230300-
402 AM AKST Thu Jan 22 2026
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

Ridge of high pressure over the eastern Bering. A 982 mb N 
Pacific low reaches 51N 172E by Fri afternoon at 970 mb. Its front
reaches the western Aleutians Thu afternoon. Another weak front 
reaches the Alaska Peninsula Fri afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-230300-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
402 AM AKST Thu Jan 22 2026

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...E wind 15 to 30 kt becoming SE 25 to 40 kt after
midnight. Seas 10 to 17 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 26 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft.
.SAT...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.

$$

PKZ412-230300-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
402 AM AKST Thu Jan 22 2026

...GALE WARNING FRIDAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ413-230300-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
402 AM AKST Thu Jan 22 2026

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...

.TODAY...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Areas of fog. Rain.
Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt increasing to 25 to 40 kt after
midnight. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SAT...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.

$$

PKZ414-230300-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
402 AM AKST Thu Jan 22 2026

.TODAY...SE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft. Areas of fog and
freezing fog. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...E wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 8 ft.
.FRI...E wind 15 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.

$$

331 
FZAK62 PAFC 222357
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
257 PM AKST Thu Jan 22 2026

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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

PKZ499-231445-
257 PM AKST Thu Jan 22 2026
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 982 mb N Pacific low reaches 53N 168E at 968 mb Fri afternoon. 
Its front remains draped over the western Aleutians through Sat 
afternoon. Another 993 mb N Pacific low moves to 51N 160W at 998 
mb Sat morning. Its weak front lifts across the Alaska Peninsula 
through Sat afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-231445-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
257 PM AKST Thu Jan 22 2026

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 15 to 30 kt becoming SE 25 to 40 kt after
midnight. Seas 10 to 17 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 26 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt diminishing to 20 to 30 kt after
midnight. Seas 16 to 24 ft.
.SAT...E wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.

$$

PKZ412-231445-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
257 PM AKST Thu Jan 22 2026

...GALE WARNING FRIDAY...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.SAT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.

$$

PKZ413-231445-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
257 PM AKST Thu Jan 22 2026

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt increasing to 25 to 40 kt after
midnight. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SAT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.

$$

PKZ414-231445-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
257 PM AKST Thu Jan 22 2026

.TONIGHT...E wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 8 ft.
.FRI...E wind 15 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.

$$

189 
FZAK62 PAFC 231233
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
333 AM AKST Fri Jan 23 2026

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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

PKZ499-240230-
333 AM AKST Fri Jan 23 2026
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 966 mb low at 47N 172E reaches 52N 169E Fri afternoon. A front 
remains draped over the western Aleutians through Sat afternoon 
as the low moves onto the Kamchatka Peninsula. A North Pacific low
reaches 50N 170W Sun morning at 980 mb.

$$

PKZ411-240230-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
333 AM AKST Fri Jan 23 2026

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 to 45 kt diminishing to 20 to 35 kt after
midnight. Seas 16 to 26 ft.
.SAT...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.MON...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 16 to 23 ft.

$$

PKZ412-240230-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
333 AM AKST Fri Jan 23 2026

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.SAT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ413-240230-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
333 AM AKST Fri Jan 23 2026

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SAT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.

$$

PKZ414-240230-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
333 AM AKST Fri Jan 23 2026

.TODAY...E wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.

$$

051 
FZAK62 PAFC 232337
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
237 PM AKST Fri Jan 23 2026

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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

PKZ499-241400-
237 PM AKST Fri Jan 23 2026
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 962 mb low at 52N 169E continues to Kamchatka through Sat 
afternoon. Its front remains draped over the western Bering 
through Sat afternoon. A North Pacific low reaches 50N 169W at 980
mb by Sun afternoon. Its front arrives to the Aleutians Sat night
and into the southern Bering Sun afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-241400-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
237 PM AKST Fri Jan 23 2026

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 to 40 kt diminishing to 20 to 35 kt after
midnight. Seas 16 to 24 ft.
.SAT...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. Rain and snow.
.SUN...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.MON...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 16 to 23 ft.
.WED...N wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.

$$

PKZ412-241400-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
237 PM AKST Fri Jan 23 2026

.TONIGHT...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SAT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN...E wind 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.MON THROUGH WED...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.

$$

PKZ413-241400-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
237 PM AKST Fri Jan 23 2026

.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SAT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON THROUGH WED...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ414-241400-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
237 PM AKST Fri Jan 23 2026

.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.SUN...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.MON THROUGH WED...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.

$$

Southcentral and Southwest Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
553 AM AKST Thu Jan 15 2026

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

A major pattern change is underway with a digging trough over the
north-central Pacific and an amplifying downstream ridge moving
over the Gulf and Southcentral. A deep surface low with leading
warm front is tracking northward toward the Alaska Peninsula. An
atmospheric river brings heavy precipitation to Southcentral today
through Friday. Initially, precipitation will begin as snow,
transitioning to a rain/snow mix and freezing rain as much warmer
air moves in, before switching to all rain. Rain falling on cold
snow covered roads and surfaces will lead to hazardous travel
conditions. There is also potential for localized flooding and/or
ponding, especially if drains are blocked by snow and ice. Strong
winds will accompany the heavy precipitation, especially for the
Gulf coastal waters, Kenai Peninsula, and the typical gaps such as
Turnagain Arm/Anchorage and Eagle River Hillsides, Knik Arm, and
the Copper River. Winds will spread inland Friday.

Colder air will move back in on Friday, leading to any lingering
precipitation transitioning back to snow.

&&

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

For Southwest Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula, Winter Weather
Advisories and Winter Storm Warnings are in effect as heavy snow,
blowing snow, freezing rain, and rain move in through Friday.
Please see our products for additional details.

Biggest changes overnight were to bring in precipitation more
quickly to Southwest Alaska. Much of the precipitation now looks
to move in before the warm air does, which means that more
precipitation than initially anticipated is forecast to fall as
snow. At the same time, models have continued to trend warmer with
surface temperatures, meaning that any freezing rain should be
relatively short-lived for Bristol Bay. Additionally hazards to
watch for: (a) heavy rain on top of snow or frozen ground could
lead to ponding or even flooding, especially along the Pacific
side of the Alaska Peninsula; (b) frigid wind chills continue for
Kuskokwim Delta through the morning, and for the Pribilof Islands;
(c) west to southwesterly winds wrapping back around the low and
into Southwest Alaska could bring another round of blowing snow,
especially where winds will be strongest for Kuskokwim Delta.

While our primary focus has been on the storm moving to Southwest
Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula today and tomorrow, another strong
North Pacific low looks to move up into the Bering Sea for Friday,
bringing strong winds. By Saturday, a weaker low moves up into
Southwest Alaska/Alaska Peninsula and, depending on surface
temperatures in Southwest Alaska, could bring a slight chance for
another round of freezing rain. All told, an active and southerly
storm track spells more warm and wet conditions as we head into
the weekend.

-KC

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

A ridge of high pressure starts to build across the Gulf and
mainland Alaska. Southerly flow becomes the predominant weather
feature across the Aleutians and through the Bering Sea as a broad
trough settles near Kamchatka and the western Bering Sea.
Embedded within the wide swath of southerly flow, weak surface
lows may nudge as far east as the western Gulf of Alaska and
Kodiak Island. Southwest Alaska could get additional snow and/or
wintry mix through Sunday. However, most of the vigorous systems
will be coming from the North Pacific and projected to track
through the Aleutians and the Bering Sea. Specific details with
the models differ with the strength and timing of each system.
Periods of gale force winds (39 to 54 mph) will likely frequent
the Aleutians and the Bering Sea with each surface low that passes
northward. Gusts to storm force (at least 55 mph) will be
possible Sunday afternoon through the overnight period into Monday
morning and again with another trailing low on Tuesday.

Warmer air moving in this weekend will continue to feed into
Alaska from the Pacific with every successive low moving north.
Even Southcentral can expect some warming temperatures. Southern
mainland Alaska can expect this weekend to begin above normal for
this time of year, then Southcentral will trend to a more
moderated and seasonal temperature by the middle of next week. Any
clear skies could potentially lead to inverted temperatures with
height (warming at higher elevations compared to the surface),
especially toward the Copper Basin and surrounding terrain where
the ridge axis is projected to comfortably sit. Southwest Alaska
and westward, odds however, is leaning more towards slightly
above normal temperatures.

Rux

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.AVIATION...

PANC...Expect light northerly winds at the surface through today.
Winds look to increase across the Chugach Mountains this morning
with low level wind shear possible over the terminal starting
around 21Z. With northerly winds remaining over the terminal,
directional shear potential will more than likely remain until Fri
morning. The limiting factor will be the depth of northerly winds
and the altitude level of the wind shear. Snow becomes
increasingly likely Thu morning after 12Z. There may be a break in
the precipitation Thu afternoon, but chances for a wintry mix
increase again Fri after 06Z.

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