High Wind Warning 4, NWS Anchorage, AK

115 
WWAK71 PAFC 192246
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
146 PM AKST Thu Feb 19 2026

AKZ771-201400-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0004.260220T0600Z-260220T1400Z/
Kodiak Island Northeast-
Including the cities of Kodiak City, Ouzinkie, and Port Lions
146 PM AKST Thu Feb 19 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 
AM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. Wind 
  chill readings dropping as low as zero to 5 degrees above zero.

* WHERE...Northeast end of Kodiak Island.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 5 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwesterly winds will strengthen through 
  the day today, then peak late this evening through the overnight 
  hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread 
power outages. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

AKZ732-201415-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0004.260220T0800Z-260221T0400Z/
Thompson Pass-
Including the cities of Thompson Pass
146 PM AKST Thu Feb 19 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 
PM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 45 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. Wind 
  chill readings dropping as low as 30 below zero Friday afternoon.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 7 PM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed 
  skin in as little as 10 minutes. Blowing snow due to high winds 
  may reduce visibility to as low as one half mile at times tonight 
  through Friday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will strengthen through the day today, 
  then peak tonight through Friday. Winds will be slow to diminish 
  Friday night through Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread 
power outages. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

AKZ741-750-201415-
/O.NEW.PAFC.CW.Y.0008.260221T0500Z-260221T2000Z/
Northern Copper Valley-Tok Cutoff-
Including the cities of Paxson, Mentasta Lake, Slana,
Chistochina, and Nebesna
146 PM AKST Thu Feb 19 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM FRIDAY TO 11 AM AKST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Northern Copper Valley and Tok Cutoff, including Paxson 
  and Mentasta Pass.

* WHEN...From 8 PM Friday to 11 AM AKST Saturday.

* 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...North to northeast winds gusting 25 to 40 mph 
  will develop this afternoon and evening, then persist through 
  Saturday morning before slowly diminishing. Temperatures will 
  steadily fall, leading to dangerous wind chills Friday night into 
  Saturday morning. Winds will die down Saturday through Sunday, but 
  air temperatures will remain below zero for the remainder of the 
  weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ725-728-201415-
/O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260221T0300Z/
Southern Kenai Mtns-West Prince William Sound & Whittier-
Including the cities of Chenega, Whittier, and Seward
146 PM AKST Thu Feb 19 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North to west winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected. A few isolated gusts to 70 mph are possible tonight 
  through early Friday morning. Wind chill readings dropping to zero 
  to 15 below zero by Friday morning.

* WHERE...Seward (and vicinity) and Whittier.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result. The very cold wind chills as low as 15 
  below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions 
  are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will strengthen through the day today 
  and peak Thursday night through Friday morning. Winds will then 
  very gradually diminish through Saturday. The coldest wind chill 
  temperatures will be Friday morning through Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

AKZ731-201415-
/O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0003.260220T1000Z-260221T1500Z/
Valdez-
Including the cities of Valdez
146 PM AKST Thu Feb 19 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM AKST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North to east winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected. A few isolated gusts to 75 mph are possible. Wind chill 
  readings dropping to as low as 15 below zero Friday night.

* WHERE...Valdez.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 6 AM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result. The very cold wind chills as low as 15 
  below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions 
  are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will strengthen this afternoon through 
  tonight, then peak during the day Friday. There is potential for a 
  secondary peak of winds Friday night into Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Baines

767 
WWAK71 PAFC 201406
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
506 AM AKST Fri Feb 20 2026

AKZ771-201515-
/O.EXP.PAFC.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260220T1400Z/
Kodiak Island Northeast-
Including the cities of Ouzinkie, Kodiak City, and Port Lions
506 AM AKST Fri Feb 20 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The strongest winds are continuing to decrease this morning with 
gusts remaining around 45 mph through the rest of the day.

$$

AKZ732-210130-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260221T0400Z/
Thompson Pass-
Including the cities of Thompson Pass
506 AM AKST Fri Feb 20 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 45 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. Wind 
  chill readings dropping as low as 30 below zero this afternoon.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM AKST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed 
  skin in as little as 10 minutes. Blowing snow due to high winds 
  may reduce visibility to as low as one half mile at times through 
  the rest of this morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be slow to diminish later tonight 
  through Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread 
power outages. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

AKZ741-750-210130-
/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0008.260221T0500Z-260221T2000Z/
Northern Copper Valley-Tok Cutoff-
Including the cities of Slana, Paxson, Mentasta Lake, Nebesna,
and Chistochina
506 AM AKST Fri Feb 20 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 
11 AM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Northern Copper Valley and Tok Cutoff, including Paxson 
  and Mentasta Pass.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM AKST Saturday.

* 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...North to northeast winds gusting 25 to 40 mph 
  will persist through Saturday morning before slowly diminishing. 
  Temperatures will steadily fall, leading to dangerous wind chills 
  overnight into Saturday morning. Winds will die down Saturday 
  through Sunday, but air temperatures will remain below zero for 
  the remainder of the weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ725-728-210130-
/O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260221T0300Z/
Southern Kenai Mtns-West Prince William Sound & Whittier-
Including the cities of Seward, Whittier, and Chenega
506 AM AKST Fri Feb 20 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North to west winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected. A few isolated gusts to 70 mph are possible through the 
  rest of this morning. Wind chill readings dropping to zero to 15 
  below zero in the morning.

* WHERE...Seward (and vicinity) and Whittier.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result. The very cold wind chills as low as 15 
  below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions 
  are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will then very gradually diminish 
  through Saturday. The coldest wind chill temperatures will be this 
  morning and Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

AKZ731-210130-
/O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260221T1500Z/
Valdez-
Including the cities of Valdez
506 AM AKST Fri Feb 20 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North to east winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected. A few isolated gusts to 75 mph are possible. Wind chill 
  readings dropping to as low as 15 below zero tonight.

* WHERE...Valdez.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result. The very cold wind chills as low as 15 
  below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions 
  are not taken. Blowing snow due to high winds may reduce 
  visibility to as low as one half mile at times through the rest of 
  this morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is potential for another peak of winds 
  tonight into Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

029 
WWAK71 PAFC 202323
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
223 PM AKST Fri Feb 20 2026

AKZ732-210730-
/O.EXT.PAFC.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260221T0900Z/
Thompson Pass-
Including the cities of Thompson Pass
223 PM AKST Fri Feb 20 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. Wind 
  chills as low as 40 below zero.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed 
  skin in as little as 10 minutes. Blowing snow due to high winds 
  could reduce visibility to less than 1 mile at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strength of winds will fluctuate up and 
  down at times, with brief periods of 75 mph gusts through the 
  evening hours. Winds will then very slowly diminish overnight 
  tonight through Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread 
power outages. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

AKZ741-750-210730-
/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0008.260221T0500Z-260221T2000Z/
Northern Copper Valley-Tok Cutoff-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Slana, Chistochina,
Nebesna, and Paxson
223 PM AKST Fri Feb 20 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 
11 AM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Northern Copper Valley and Tok Cutoff, including Paxson 
  and Mentasta Pass.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM AKST Saturday.

* 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...North to northeast winds gusting 25 to 40 mph 
  will persist through Saturday morning before slowly diminishing. 
  Temperatures will steadily fall, leading to dangerous wind chills 
  overnight tonight into Saturday morning. Winds will die down 
  Saturday through Sunday, but air temperatures will remain below 
  zero for much of the remainder of the weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ725-728-210300-
/O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260221T0300Z/
Southern Kenai Mtns-West Prince William Sound & Whittier-
Including the cities of Seward, Whittier, and Chenega
223 PM AKST Fri Feb 20 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North to west winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected. Wind chills as low as zero degrees.

* WHERE...Seward (and vicinity) and Whittier.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result. Cold wind chills as low as zero degrees 
  could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not 
  taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds have peaked and will begin a slow 
  process of diminishing tonight through Saturday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

AKZ731-210730-
/O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260221T1500Z/
Valdez-
Including the cities of Valdez
223 PM AKST Fri Feb 20 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North to east winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected. A few isolated gusts to 75 mph are possible. Wind chill 
  readings dropping to as low as 10 below zero tonight.

* WHERE...Valdez.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result. The very cold wind chills as low as 10 
  below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not 
  taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strength of winds will fluctuate up and 
  down at times, with brief periods of 65 mph gusts through the 
  evening hours. Winds will then very slowly diminish overnight 
  tonight through Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Baines

213 
WWAK71 PAFC 210255
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
555 PM AKST Fri Feb 20 2026

AKZ725-728-210400-
/O.EXP.PAFC.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260221T0300Z/
Southern Kenai Mtns-West Prince William Sound & Whittier-
Including the cities of Chenega, Seward, and Whittier
555 PM AKST Fri Feb 20 2026

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

While occasional gusts as high as 50-60 mph may continue over the
next few hours, winds have peaked and will gradually diminish through
tonight. Please continue to use caution as gusty conditions may
produce difficult travel conditions or move debris.

$$

AKZ711-210900-
/O.EXB.PAFC.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260221T1800Z/
Lower Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, and Big Lake
555 PM AKST Fri Feb 20 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts 50-65 mph and
  occasional gusts as high as 70-75 mph.

* WHERE...Along the Glenn Highway, from Buffalo Soapstone through
  Palmer to the Glenn-Parks Hwy interchange.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. Strong winds may
  resuspend snow and cause areas of reduced visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusts as high as 45-60 mph are being observed
  in Lower Mat Valley, with a gust to 71 mph recorded at the Palmer
  Airport around 5 PM. Expect similar wind speeds and gusts to
  persist from this evening through tomorrow morning, then winds will
  gradually diminish through tomorrow afternoon and evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of power outages.
Use caution if you must travel.

&&

$$

AKZ732-210900-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260221T0900Z/
Thompson Pass-
Including the cities of Thompson Pass
555 PM AKST Fri Feb 20 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. Wind
  chills as low as 40 below zero.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The dangerously cold wind
  chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 10 minutes. Blowing snow due to high winds
  could reduce visibility to less than 1 mile at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strength of winds will fluctuate up and
  down at times, with brief periods of 75 mph gusts through the
  evening hours. Winds will then very slowly diminish overnight
  tonight through Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread
power outages. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

AKZ741-750-210900-
/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0008.260221T0500Z-260221T2000Z/
Northern Copper Valley-Tok Cutoff-
Including the cities of Slana, Nebesna, Paxson, Mentasta Lake, and
Chistochina
555 PM AKST Fri Feb 20 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM AKST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Northern Copper Valley and Tok Cutoff, including Paxson and
  Mentasta Pass.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM AKST Saturday.

* 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...North to northeast winds gusting 25 to 40 mph
  will persist through Saturday morning before slowly diminishing.
  Temperatures will steadily fall, leading to dangerous wind chills
  overnight tonight into Saturday morning. Winds will die down
  Saturday through Sunday, but air temperatures will remain below
  zero for much of the remainder of the weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ731-210900-
/O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260221T1500Z/
Valdez-
Including the cities of Valdez
555 PM AKST Fri Feb 20 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North to east winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  expected. A few isolated gusts to 75 mph are possible. Wind chill
  readings dropping to as low as 10 below zero tonight.

* WHERE...Valdez.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
  power outages may result. The very cold wind chills as low as 10
  below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not
  taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strength of winds will fluctuate up and
  down at times, with brief periods of 65 mph gusts through the
  evening hours. Winds will then very slowly diminish overnight
  tonight through Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Chen

891 
WWAK71 PAFC 210914
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1214 AM AKST Sat Feb 21 2026

AKZ732-211015-
/O.EXP.PAFC.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260221T0900Z/
Thompson Pass-
Including the cities of Thompson Pass
1214 AM AKST Sat Feb 21 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds are slowing decreasing, but are expected to remain gusty 
through the weekend.

$$

AKZ711-211500-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260221T1800Z/
Lower Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Palmer, Big Lake, and Wasilla
1214 AM AKST Sat Feb 21 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts 50-65 mph and 
  occasional gusts as high as 70-75 mph.

* WHERE...Along the Glenn Highway, from Buffalo Soapstone through 
  Palmer to the Glenn-Parks Hwy interchange.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST this morning.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and 
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. Strong winds may 
  resuspend snow and cause areas of reduced visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusts as high as 45-60 mph are being observed 
  in Lower Mat Valley, with a gust to 71 mph recorded at the Palmer 
  Airport around 5 PM Friday. Expect similar wind speeds and gusts 
  to persist through Saturday morning, then winds will gradually 
  diminish through Saturday afternoon and evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of power 
outages. Use caution if you must travel.

&&

$$

AKZ741-750-211500-
/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T2000Z/
Northern Copper Valley-Tok Cutoff-
Including the cities of Slana, Nebesna, Mentasta Lake,
Chistochina, and Paxson
1214 AM AKST Sat Feb 21 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM AKST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Northern Copper Valley and Tok Cutoff, including Paxson 
  and Mentasta Pass.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM AKST this morning.

* 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...North to northeast winds gusting 25 to 40 mph 
  will persist through Saturday morning before slowly diminishing. 
  Temperatures will steadily fall, leading to dangerous wind chills 
  into Saturday morning. Winds will die down Saturday through 
  Sunday, but air temperatures will remain below zero for much of 
  the remainder of the weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ731-211500-
/O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260221T1500Z/
Valdez-
Including the cities of Valdez
1214 AM AKST Sat Feb 21 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST EARLY THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...North to east winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected. A few isolated gusts to 75 mph are possible. Wind chill 
  readings dropping to as low as 10 below zero tonight.

* WHERE...Valdez.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result. The very cold wind chills as low as 10 
  below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not 
  taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strength of winds will fluctuate up and 
  down at times, with brief periods of 65 mph gusts through the 
  evening hours. Winds will then very slowly diminish overnight 
  tonight through Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

PP

052 
WWAK71 PAFC 210944
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1244 AM AKST Sat Feb 21 2026

AKZ711-211745-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260221T1800Z/
Lower Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Palmer, Big Lake, and Wasilla
1244 AM AKST Sat Feb 21 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts 50-65 mph and 
  occasional gusts as high as 70-75 mph.

* WHERE...Along the Glenn Highway, from Buffalo Soapstone through 
  Palmer to the Glenn-Parks Hwy interchange.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST this morning.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and 
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. Strong winds may 
  resuspend snow and cause areas of reduced visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusts as high as 45-60 mph are being observed 
  in Lower Mat Valley, with several gusts of 75 mph recorded at the 
  Palmer Airport Friday night. Expect similar wind speeds and gusts 
  to persist through Saturday morning, then winds will gradually 
  diminish through Saturday afternoon and evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread 
power outages. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

AKZ732-743-744-749-751-211745-
/O.EXA.PAFC.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T2000Z/
Thompson Pass-Central Copper Valley-Ernestine-Southern Copper
Valley-McCarthy-
Including the cities of Gakona, Kenny Lake, 46 Mile, Thompson
Pass, McCarthy, Chitina, Glennallen, Copper Center, and Tonsina
1244 AM AKST Sat Feb 21 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM AKST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 45 below.

* WHERE...Central Copper Valley, Ernestine, McCarthy, Southern 
  Copper Valley, and Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM AKST this morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these 
  temperatures and wind chills.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds will gradually diminish overnight 
  allowing temperatures to decrease through Saturday morning. 
  Temperatures will steadily fall this morning, leading to dangerous 
  wind chills. Winds will die down Saturday through Sunday, but air 
  temperatures will remain below zero for much of the remainder of 
  the weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ741-750-211745-
/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T2000Z/
Northern Copper Valley-Tok Cutoff-
Including the cities of Slana, Nebesna, Mentasta Lake,
Chistochina, and Paxson
1244 AM AKST Sat Feb 21 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM AKST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Northern Copper Valley and Tok Cutoff, including Paxson 
  and Mentasta Pass.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM AKST this morning.

* 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...North to northeast winds gusting 25 to 40 mph 
  will persist through Saturday morning before slowly diminishing. 
  Temperatures will steadily fall, leading to dangerous wind chills 
  into Saturday morning. Winds will die down Saturday through 
  Sunday, but air temperatures will remain below zero for much of 
  the remainder of the weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ731-211500-
/O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260221T1500Z/
Valdez-
Including the cities of Valdez
1244 AM AKST Sat Feb 21 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST EARLY THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...North to east winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected. A few isolated gusts to 75 mph are possible. Wind chill 
  readings dropping to as low as 10 below zero tonight.

* WHERE...Valdez.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result. The very cold wind chills as low as 10 
  below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not 
  taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strength of winds will fluctuate up and 
  down at times, with an occasional gust up to 65 mph possible 
  overnight. Winds will then very slowly decrease through Saturday 
  morning and continue to diminish through Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

PP

211 
WWAK71 PAFC 211455
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
555 AM AKST Sat Feb 21 2026

AKZ731-211600-
/O.EXP.PAFC.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260221T1500Z/
Valdez-
Including the cities of Valdez
555 AM AKST Sat Feb 21 2026

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM AKST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Strong winds have decreased this morning; however, gusty winds may 
linger into the afternoon hours.

$$

AKZ711-211800-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260221T1800Z/
Lower Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Palmer, Big Lake, and Wasilla
555 AM AKST Sat Feb 21 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts 50-65 mph and 
  occasional gusts as high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...Along the Glenn Highway, from Buffalo Soapstone through 
  Palmer to the Glenn-Parks Hwy interchange.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST this morning.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and 
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. Strong winds may 
  resuspend snow and cause areas of reduced visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread 
power outages. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

AKZ732-743-744-749-751-212000-
/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T2000Z/
Thompson Pass-Central Copper Valley-Ernestine-Southern Copper
Valley-McCarthy-
Including the cities of Gakona, Kenny Lake, 46 Mile, Thompson
Pass, McCarthy, Chitina, Glennallen, Copper Center, and Tonsina
555 AM AKST Sat Feb 21 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM AKST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 40 below.

* WHERE...Central Copper Valley, Ernestine, McCarthy, Southern 
  Copper Valley, and Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM AKST this morning.

* 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 and wind chills.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds will gradually diminish this 
  morning allowing temperatures to steadily fall, leading to 
  dangerous wind chills. Winds will die down Saturday through 
  Sunday, but air temperatures will remain below zero for much of 
  the remainder of the weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ741-750-212000-
/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T2000Z/
Northern Copper Valley-Tok Cutoff-
Including the cities of Slana, Nebesna, Mentasta Lake,
Chistochina, and Paxson
555 AM AKST Sat Feb 21 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM AKST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Northern Copper Valley and Tok Cutoff, including Paxson 
  and Mentasta Pass.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM AKST this morning.

* 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...Gusty winds will gradually diminish this 
  morning allowing temperatures to steadily fall, leading to 
  dangerous wind chills. Winds will die down Saturday through 
  Sunday, but air temperatures will remain near zero for much of the 
  remainder of the weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PP

696 
WWAK71 PAFC 211630
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
730 AM AKST Sat Feb 21 2026

AKZ743-744-749-751-211730-
/O.CAN.PAFC.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T2000Z/
Central Copper Valley-Ernestine-Southern Copper Valley-McCarthy-
Including the cities of 46 Mile, Kenny Lake, Copper Center,
Glennallen, Tonsina, McCarthy, Chitina, and Gakona
730 AM AKST Sat Feb 21 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Temperatures and wind chills below -40F have failed to materialize.

$$

AKZ711-212000-
/O.EXT.PAFC.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260221T2000Z/
Lower Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Big Lake, Wasilla, and Palmer
730 AM AKST Sat Feb 21 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM AKST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts 50-65 mph and 
  occasional gusts as high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...Along the Glenn Highway, from Buffalo Soapstone through 
  Palmer to the Glenn-Parks Hwy interchange.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM AKST this morning.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and 
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. Strong winds may 
  resuspend snow and cause areas of reduced visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread 
power outages. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

AKZ732-212000-
/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T2000Z/
Thompson Pass-
Including the cities of Thompson Pass
730 AM AKST Sat Feb 21 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM AKST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 44 below.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM AKST this morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these 
  temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with 
  prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ741-750-212000-
/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T2000Z/
Northern Copper Valley-Tok Cutoff-
Including the cities of Slana, Paxson, Nebesna, Chistochina, and
Mentasta Lake
730 AM AKST Sat Feb 21 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM AKST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Northern Copper Valley and Tok Cutoff, including Paxson 
  and Mentasta Pass.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM AKST this morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

261 
WWAK71 PAFC 211949
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1049 AM AKST Sat Feb 21 2026

AKZ711-212100-
/O.EXP.PAFC.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260221T2000Z/
Lower Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, and Big Lake
1049 AM AKST Sat Feb 21 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM AKST THIS MORNING...

The threat has ended.

$$

AKZ732-741-750-212100-
/O.EXP.PAFC.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T2000Z/
Thompson Pass-Northern Copper Valley-Tok Cutoff-
Including the cities of Nebesna, Thompson Pass, Paxson, Slana,
Mentasta Lake, and Chistochina
1049 AM AKST Sat Feb 21 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM AKST THIS MORNING...

The threat has ended.

$$

AM

Southcentral and Southwest Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
426 AM AKST Thu Feb 19 2026

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

An approaching Arctic trough across western Alaska is sinking
towards Southcentral this morning. Light freezing drizzle
overnight has switched over to very light snow for the Anchorage
area for this morning. This very light precipitation could linger
through the rest of this morning as the trough passes into
Southcentral with weak upslope flow along the mountains. Snow for
the Copper River Basin area will linger through the rest of this
afternoon as the trough deepens in the northern Gulf tonight.

As precipitation ends, all attention will shift to a cold and
windy pattern. The large scale pattern will continue to amplify
through Friday, with a ridge in the Bering Sea and a trough over
mainland AK and the Gulf. Colder Arctic air plunges south across
Southcentral Friday (-20 to -25 degrees Celsius at 850mb). A
surface low will form over the northeast Gulf and help tighten up
pressure gradients. As the atmospheric flow becomes oriented N-S
tonight, additional vorticity maxima embedded in the flow will
drop southward across Southcentral into the Gulf, helping to
strengthen winds at the surface. Even colder air will advect into
interior Southcentral (as cold as -25 to -30 degrees Celsius at
850mb) Friday night into Saturday.

While most of the region will experience gusty northerly winds
the next couple days, the strongest winds by far will be found
along the coast and much of the Gulf coastal waters as winds
accelerate offshore and through bays and passes. Beginning with
the first surge of Arctic air from the northwest - Kodiak Island,
the western Gulf, and Seward/Whittier areas will be favored for
the strongest winds. This will gradually shift to Valdez/Thompson
Pass and the Copper River Delta Friday. Multiple wind products
have been issued to highlight the strong winds expected, with some
potential to reach the high wind threshold (75 mph) in Kodiak
City and Thompson Pass. There is some uncertainty in exactly how
strong winds will get. Kodiak will be right along the western edge
of the digging trough, so any shift will affect the winds.
Meanwhile, for Valdez and Thompson Pass by the time the upper flow
becomes really favorable for high winds, the bulk of the cold air
advection has passed and the surface low in the Gulf is quickly
exiting. Still, the thermal and pressure gradients between Valdez
and the Copper Valley look impressive and passage of any vorticity
maximum or short-wave trough could be just enough to produce high
winds. Stay tuned as we continue to fine-tune the wind forecast.

Meanwhile, temperatures and wind chills will steadily fall over
the next couple days. By Saturday morning, expect widespread
temperatures below zero inland and in the single digits along the
coast. Though winds will be diminishing most places by Saturday,
wherever wind lingers wind chills will be well below zero. As is
typical, the Copper River Basin can expect some of the coldest
temperatures, with wind chills of -40 to -50 degrees possible by
this weekend.

-SEB/Rux

&&

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

An upper level ridge is steadily building across much of the
Bering Sea this morning, allowing relatively calm and dry
conditions to prevail this morning for much of the region. Farther
east, a digging shortwave trough is making rapid headway southeast
over the Lower Kuskokwim Valley and Kuskokwim Mountains. A weak
surface cold front is moving in behind the stronger front that
moved through yesterday, ushering a few more snow showers across
portions of Southwest as it passes through. Arctic air is
beginning to advect into the Kuskokwim Delta behind the front,
where temperatures have now fallen into the single digits and
teens. Farther south, gusty gap winds along and south of the AKPen
have begun to develop as northerly flow increases between the
amplifying Bering ridge and the digging trough heading towards the
Gulf.

There is little change in the forecast for the near term
expectations heading into the upcoming weekend. A frontal system
stemming from an occluded low drifting towards Kamchatka will
begin to affect the western Bering and Aleutian Chain later today,
sending a corridor of easterly winds up to Storm force as it moves
past this afternoon. The initial warm front will weaken as it
lifts north and rides over the top of the strong ridge building
over the eastern Bering Sea, now looking less likely to bring any
rain to the central Aleutians or Pribilofs as it comes through
between tonight and Friday. A trailing feed of tropical moisture
streaming in around the western side of the ridge will mainly
affect the western Aleutians, with periods of steady, moderate
rain likely for Shemya through Saturday.

While much of the Bering becomes anomalously warm over the next
couple days, much of Southwest will meanwhile be dealing with much
colder than average temperatures through the start of the weekend.
Strong northerly flow will intensify through Friday between the
ridge to the west and a deep trough carving its way south into the
Gulf and Northeast Pacific. This will allow Arctic air to continue
to advect southwards into the region, pushing overnight lows into
the -10s to 0s for the next few nights. Intense gap flow will
develop through mountain passes and out of bays along the south
side of the AKPen thanks to the impressive low level and upper
level northerly jet expected to develop near Bristol bay and
Kodiak Island through Friday. Storm force sustained winds with
Hurricane force gusts are likely out of bays and passes east of
Chignik late tonight through Friday, most notably out of Wide
Bay. Northerly gap winds will begin to weaken by Saturday as
northerly flow relaxes.

-AS

&&

.LONG TERM FORECAST (Days 4 through 7 - Sunday through
Wednesday)...

An upper level trough moves south into the Gulf of Alaska Sunday,
transitioning the pattern toward a more amplified regime. Ridging
builds over the Bering while troughing persists over the Gulf,
allowing a colder airmass to spread across Southwest and into
Southcentral Alaska.

Conditions trend drier Sunday into the early start of the week as
the ridge strengthens inland. Northerly flow develops through
Southcentral, bringing clearing skies and radiational cooling
overnight. Expect colder nighttime temperatures, with interior
valleys falling into single digits, while coastal areas remain
mainly in the teens. Daytime highs generally range from the teens
to lower 20s.

Winds will favor northerly to northeasterly directions through
gaps and higher terrain. Gusty outflow winds are possible in wind
prone locations, expecially Sunday night into Monday, while
lighter winds could prevail across interior portions of the
Anchorage Bowl.

By late Monday into Tuesday, the ridge shifts east as a new low
moves into the Bering Sea. Increasing cloud cover spreads eastward
with temperatures moderating slightly. Precipitation chances begin
returning to western Alaska first, with a low confidence chance of
snow reaching portions of Southcentral by Wednesday.

The pattern becomes more unsettled midweek as the next system
approaches from the west. Confidence in the exact timing and
snowfall amounts remains low.

LM

&&

.AVIATION...

PANC...MVFR conditions persist through the morning with a
potential for periods of IFR conditions during light snowfall.
VFR conditions will prevail when precipitation chances diminish in
the late morning. Gusty northerly winds arrive in the afternoon
once an upper trough dips into the region, lasting through Friday
afternoon.

&&