Storm Warning 3, NWS Anchorage, AK

996 
FZAK62 PAFC 031246
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
346 AM AKST Sat Jan 3 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.

PKZ499-040245-
346 AM AKST Sat Jan 3 2026
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 963 mb N Pacific low sends its front to the western Aleutians 
Sat afternoon. The low strengthens to 950 mb Sun morning at 53N 
174E as its front lifts northward across the Bering. The low then 
deepens further to 945 mb at 56N 179W Sun afternoon. 

$$

PKZ411-040245-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
346 AM AKST Sat Jan 3 2026

...STORM WARNING SUNDAY...

.TODAY...SW wind 20 to 35 kt becoming S 10 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 15 to 30 kt increasing to 25 to 40 kt after
midnight. Seas 11 to 14 ft. Snow and rain.
.SUN...E wind 35 to 50 kt becoming W in the evening. Seas 12 to 20 
ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...NW wind 40 to 55 kt. Seas 19 to 34 ft.
.MON...W wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 15 to 30 ft.
.TUE...E wind up to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.WED...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.

$$

PKZ412-040245-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
346 AM AKST Sat Jan 3 2026

...STORM WARNING SUNDAY...

.TODAY...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 10 to 25 kt becoming E 30 to 45 kt after
midnight. Seas 11 to 14 ft. Snow and rain.
.SUN...SE wind 35 to 50 kt diminishing to 15 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 12 to 17 ft. Rain and snow.
.SUN NIGHT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 31 ft.
.MON...NW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 19 to 34 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.WED...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ413-040245-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
346 AM AKST Sat Jan 3 2026

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND SUNDAY...

.TODAY...S wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 15 to 30 kt becoming SE 25 to 40 kt after
midnight. Seas 10 to 13 ft. Rain and snow.
.SUN...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Widespread rain
showers.
.SUN NIGHT...SW wind 45 to 60 kt. Seas 24 to 39 ft.
.MON...W wind 40 to 55 kt. Seas 22 to 37 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.WED...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.

$$

PKZ414-040245-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
346 AM AKST Sat Jan 3 2026

...GALE WARNING SUNDAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 10 to 20 kt becoming W in the afternoon. Seas 7 ft.
Snow.
.TONIGHT...E wind up to 20 kt becoming SE 15 to 30 kt after
midnight. Seas 5 to 10 ft. Rain.
.SUN...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...SW wind 40 to 55 kt. Seas 16 to 31 ft.
.MON...W wind 40 to 55 kt. Seas 20 to 35 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.WED...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.

$$

946 
FZAK62 PAFC 032351
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
251 PM AKST Sat Jan 3 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.

PKZ499-041415-
251 PM AKST Sat Jan 3 2026
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 962 mb N Pacific low sends its front to the western Aleutians 
Sat afternoon. The low strengthens to 951 mb Sun morning at 53N 
173E as its front lifts northward across the Bering. The low then 
moves to 58N 168W at 959 mb Mon morning before moving over 
Southwest AK Mon afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-041415-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
251 PM AKST Sat Jan 3 2026

...STORM WARNING SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 20 to 35 kt increasing to 30 to 45 kt after
midnight. Seas 12 to 16 ft. Snow and rain.
.SUN...S wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...W wind 45 to 60 kt. Gusts to 75 kt S of 55 N.
Seas 16 to 31 ft. Widespread snow and rain showers.
.MON...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 17 to 27 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft.
.TUE...SE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.WED...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.THU...NE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 16 to 22 ft.

$$

PKZ412-041415-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
251 PM AKST Sat Jan 3 2026

...STORM WARNING SUNDAY...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 10 to 25 kt becoming E 30 to 45 kt after
midnight. Seas 11 to 16 ft. Snow and rain.
.SUN...SE wind 35 to 50 kt diminishing to 15 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 12 to 19 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt becoming W 25 to 40 kt after
midnight. Seas 15 to 23 ft. Widespread rain and snow showers.
.MON...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 19 to 30 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 14 to 21 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ413-041415-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
251 PM AKST Sat Jan 3 2026

...STORM WARNING SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt increasing to 30 to 40 kt after
midnight. Seas 9 to 15 ft. Rain and snow.
.SUN...S wind 30 to 40 kt increasing to 35 to 50 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 14 to 22 ft. Widespread rain showers.
.SUN NIGHT...SW wind 45 to 60 kt. Gusts to 80 kt S of 55 N.
Seas 19 to 34 ft building to 28 to 38 ft after midnight.
Widespread rain and snow showers.
.MON...SW wind 40 to 55 kt. Seas 22 to 37 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 26 ft.
.TUE THROUGH WED...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.THU...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 17 to 22 ft.

$$

PKZ414-041415-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
251 PM AKST Sat Jan 3 2026

...STORM WARNING SUNDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind up to 20 kt increasing to 15 to 30 kt after
midnight. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Rain.
.SUN...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft building to 11 to 19
ft in the afternoon. Rain and snow.
.SUN NIGHT...SW wind 45 to 60 kt. Gusts to 75 kt S of 55 N.
Seas 16 to 31 ft. Widespread rain showers.
.MON...SW wind 40 to 55 kt. Seas 21 to 36 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 17 to 32 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

473 
FZAK62 PAFC 041252
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
352 AM AKST Sun Jan 4 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.

PKZ499-050245-
352 AM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 948 mb low at 55N 176E moves to 56N 179W at 952 mb by Sun 
afternoon. It then moves to 58N 168W Mon morning at 962 mb. A new 
989 mb low at 50N 171E nears the Western Aleutians Mon morning. 

$$

PKZ411-050245-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
352 AM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026

...STORM WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...SE wind 30 to 45 kt becoming NW 35 to 50 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts to 70 kt S of 55N in the afternoon. Seas 14 to 22 
ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 35 to 50 kt. Gusts to 75 kt S of 56N. Seas 19 to 
34 ft. Widespread snow and rain showers.
.MON...NW wind 30 to 45 kt diminishing to 15 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 16 to 28 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft.
.TUE...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.WED...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.THU...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 19 to 24 ft.

$$

PKZ412-050245-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
352 AM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026

...STORM WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 35 to 50 kt diminishing to 15 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 12 to 18 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...N of 57N, NE wind 25 to 35 kt. S of 57N, W wind 25 to 35
kt. Seas 13 to 27 ft. Widespread rain and snow showers.
.MON...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 21 to 28 ft. Widespread snow
showers. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ413-050245-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
352 AM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026

...STORM WARNING THROUGH MONDAY...

.TODAY...S wind 25 to 35 kt becoming SW 35 to 50 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts to 70 kt S of 55N in the afternoon. Seas 13 to 21 
ft. Widespread rain showers.
.TONIGHT...W wind 40 to 55 kt. Gusts to 80 kt. Seas 22 to 37 ft. 
Widespread rain and snow showers.
.MON...W wind 40 to 50 kt diminishing to 30 to 45 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts to 70 kt in the morning. Seas 22 to 37 ft. Rain 
showers and snow showers.
.MON NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.TUE THROUGH WED...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.THU...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 15 to 22 ft.

$$

PKZ414-050245-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
352 AM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT AND MONDAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 25 to 40 kt becoming SW late. Seas 9 to 17 ft. 
Rain.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 35 to 50 kt. Gusts to 70 kt S of 56N. Seas 15 to 
30 ft. Widespread rain showers.
.MON...W wind 35 to 50 kt. Gusts to 70 kt S of 57N. Seas 21 to 36 
ft. Widespread snow showers, with rain showers S of 57N. 
Freezing spray N of 57N.
.MON NIGHT...NW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 30 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

794 
FZAK62 PAFC 042359
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
259 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 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.

PKZ499-051415-
259 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 951 mb low at 55N 179W moves to 58N 168W at 961mb Mon morning 
before moving into Southwest Alaska.

$$

PKZ411-051415-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
259 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NW wind 35 to 50 kt. Gusts to 75 kt S of 56N.
Seas 19 to 34 ft. Widespread snow and rain showers.
.MON...NW wind 30 to 45 kt diminishing to 15 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 16 to 28 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.WED...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.THU...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 19 to 24 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.

$$

PKZ412-051415-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
259 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026

...GALE WARNING THROUGH MONDAY...

.TONIGHT...N of 57N, NE wind 25 to 35 kt. S of 57N, W wind 25
to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 27 ft. Widespread rain and snow showers.
.MON...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 21 to 28 ft. Widespread snow
showers. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt becoming N 10 to 20 kt after midnight.
Seas 15 to 23 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ413-051415-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
259 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026

...STORM WARNING THROUGH MONDAY...

.TONIGHT...W wind 40 to 55 kt. Gusts to 70 kt. Seas 22 to 37 ft. 
Widespread rain and snow showers.
.MON...W wind 40 to 50 kt diminishing to 30 to 45 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 22 to 37 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
.MON NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft. Rain showers
and snow showers.
.TUE...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.WED...E wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.

$$

PKZ414-051415-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
259 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026

...STORM WARNING THROUGH MONDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING MONDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SW wind 35 to 50 kt. Gusts to 70 kt S of 56N. Seas
15 to 30 ft. Widespread rain showers.
.MON...W wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 21 to 36 ft. Widespread rain
and snow showers. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...NW wind 25 to 40 kt diminishing to 15 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 15 to 30 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.TUE...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

113 
FZAK62 PAFC 051246
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
346 AM AKST Mon Jan 5 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.

PKZ499-060245-
346 AM AKST Mon Jan 5 2026
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 960 mb low at 57N 170W moves inland at Bristol Bay by Mon 
afternoon. A 991 mb low at 50N 171E moves to 54N 169W at 990 mb 
for Mon night, then exits into the North Pacific by Tue morning. A
985 mb low arrives at 51N 176E by Wed morning.

$$

PKZ411-060245-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
346 AM AKST Mon Jan 5 2026

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...W wind 25 to 40 kt becoming W 15 to 30 kt in the afternoon.
N of 57N, NE 20 to 30 kt. Seas 17 to 26 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 15 to 30 kt. N of 56N, NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 
13 to 17 ft. Freezing spray N of 57N.
.TUE...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. S of 56N, W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to
14 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.

$$

PKZ412-060245-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
346 AM AKST Mon Jan 5 2026

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...W wind 20 to 35 kt. N of 57N, NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 20 
to 26 ft. Widespread snow showers. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...N wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 11 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$

PKZ413-060245-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
346 AM AKST Mon Jan 5 2026

...STORM WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...W wind 35 to 50 kt. Gusts to 70 kt. Seas 27 to 38 ft 
subsiding to 19 to 34 ft in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 15 to 30 kt diminishing to up to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.WED...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.THU...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 25 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.

$$

PKZ414-060245-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
346 AM AKST Mon Jan 5 2026

...STORM WARNING TODAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING TONIGHT AND TUESDAY...

.TODAY...W wind 40 to 55 kt. Gusts to 70 kt. Seas 21 to 36 ft. 
Widespread snow showers. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 to 35 kt diminishing to 15 to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 13 to 28 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.TUE...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

Southcentral and Southwest Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
556 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 2026

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

Key Messages:

- Some of the coldest temperatures and wind chills of the season
  are expected across Southcentral to continue through this
  weekend. An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for the Copper
  River Valley, including Glennallen and Chitina through Sunday.
  And Cold Weather Advisories are in effect through Sunday for
  most of the Copper River Basin, Thompson Pass, Anchorage, and
  Western Kenai Peninsula. Apparent temperatures well below zero
  are expected. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to
  these temperatures.

- Frostbite on exposed skin can occur in as little as 5 minutes.
  Prepare for the weather by wearing appropriate clothing, hat,
  and gloves. Protect your pipes and trickle faucets. While
  traveling, use caution. Carry extra supplies and wear your
  winter gear while traveling. Check on yourself and others who
  may be vulnerable to these temperatures.

- Most of southern Alaska should plan ahead and prepare for a
  significant switch towards a snowier weather pattern is expected
  next week. Monitor for updates to forecast as details evolve
  through this weekend.

Northwesterly flow continues across Southcentral this morning.
Strong, gusty winds flowing through coastal terrain gaps are
expected to gradually decrease throughout the day today.
Meanwhile, a shortwave trough is projected to quickly track across
the Alaska Peninsula into the southwestern Gulf later today,
bringing a brief shot of snow with minimal accumulations to the
southernmost communities on Kodiak Island. Otherwise, the rest of
Southcentral remains dry and bitterly cold. Ambient high
temperatures will be in the single digits above and below zero
across the Cook Inlet region (Anchorage, western Kenai, Mat-Su)
and teens and 20s above zero for much of the north Gulf coast
(including Seward, Whittier, Valdez, and Cordova). Low
temperatures across Cook Inlet communities and into the Mat-Su
could see low temperatures in the minus single digits to nearly 30
below. Meanwhile, the Copper Basin will likely be in the range of
20 to 30 below zero for the highs and lows of 30 to 60 below
zero. Any bit of wind would drop the apparent temperatures lower
and this cold looks to stick around through Monday next week.

Although there is still considerable uncertainty in the models
heading into next week, temperatures look to trend relatively
warmer and become more dynamic. Confidence is increasing for a
return to snowfall for many locations across southern Alaska,
including Southcentral. At this time, precipitation looks to begin
later Sunday for Kodiak Island and lift north and east through
the Kenai Peninsula and northern Gulf before midnight. By Monday
morning, Anchorage, the Susitna Valley, and Copper River Basin
could see snowfall. Cold surface temperatures will likey not scour
out very quickly and any gusty winds could cause dry snow to blow
and drift easily. Details for the pattern shift are expected to
evolve over the next few days. Monitor for updates to forecast.

JH/Rux

&&

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

Various lows and troughs moving across the Bering Sea will bring
active weather through early Saturday, but the worst conditions
are expected later this weekend as a 940-950 mb storm force low
moves into the Bering Sea. This storm will likely bring widespread
impacts across both the Aleutian Islands and Southwest Alaska.
Here are the potential impacts that could be in store:
* High Winds (gusts > 75 mph) for the Aleutian Chain, Pribilof
  Islands, and perhaps the Southern Alaska Peninsula
* Blowing Snow for Kuskokwim Delta, Western Capes, and Northern
  Bristol Bay coast
* Moderate to heavy snow for Kuskokwim Delta, Western Capes,
  Northern Bristol Bay coast, interior Bristol Bay, and King
  Salmon area
* Light freezing rain for Northern Alaska Peninsula

Much of this forecast will depend on the track of the deep low,
with the potential for impacts to carry out past this weekend and
into early next week. We'll continue to monitor the storm and
provide updates. In the meantime, here are the products currently
in effect:

* Cold Weather Advisory in effect for Kuskokwim Delta interior,
  Lower Kuskokwim Valley, and interior Bristol Bay
* High Wind Watch in effect for Western and Central Aleutian
  Islands

-KC

&&

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

A 950 mb low moves across the Bering Sea on Monday, bringing
strong winds, high seas, and moderate to heavy precipitation to
the Aleutians and Southwest Alaska. Current deterministic model
runs are in good agreement that a strong triple point low will
develop along its front in the northern Gulf on Monday and
Tuesday. While downsloping and other local effects may limit
precipitation in certain areas, expect generally widespread
snowfall for southern Alaska lasting into Wednesday as shortwaves
reinforce the stout low.

This system looks strong enough to dislodge the high pressure and
flip the weather pattern that kept the region cold and dry for
December. By Wednesday and Thursday, multiple lows look to
continue tracking into the Bering and Gulf of Alaska, keeping
chances for precipitation high and increasing temperatures to near
normal.

&&

.AVIATION...

PANC... VFR conditions with light northeasterly winds will
persist through the TAF period.

&&