Wind Advisory 3, NWS Anchorage, AK

133 
WWAK71 PAFC 191328
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
428 AM AKST Thu Feb 19 2026

AKZ725-728-200130-
/O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0003.260219T2200Z-260221T0300Z/
Southern Kenai Mtns-West Prince William Sound & Whittier-
Including the cities of Chenega, Seward, and Whittier
428 AM AKST Thu Feb 19 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM 
AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North to west winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected. Wind chill readings dropping to zero to 15 below zero by 
  Friday morning.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 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 late tonight through 
  the day Thursday 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.

&&

$$

AKZ731-200130-
/O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0003.260220T1000Z-260221T1500Z/
Valdez-
Including the cities of Valdez
428 AM 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. 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.

&&

$$

AKZ771-200130-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.A.0005.260220T0600Z-260220T1500Z/
Kodiak Island Northeast-
Including the cities of Port Lions, Ouzinkie, and Kodiak City
428 AM AKST Thu Feb 19 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE 
TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Northeast end of Kodiak Island.

* WHEN...From this evening through late tonight.

* 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, then peak tonight through early Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind watch means there is potential for a hazardous high wind 
event. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this 
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe 
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

AKZ732-200130-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.A.0005.260220T1000Z-260221T1500Z/
Thompson Pass-
Including the cities of Thompson Pass
428 AM AKST Thu Feb 19 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE 
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 45 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. 
  Wind chill readings dropping as low as 40 below zero Friday night.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...From late tonight through late Friday night.

* 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 
  may reduce visibility to as low as one half mile at times tonight 
  through Friday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will strengthen through tonight, then 
  peak during the day Friday. There is potential for a second peak 
  Friday night through early Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind watch means there is potential for a hazardous high wind 
event. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this 
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe 
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

703 
WWAK71 PAFC 191922
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1022 AM AKST Thu Feb 19 2026

AKZ771-201400-
/O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0005.260220T0600Z-260220T1500Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0004.260220T0600Z-260220T1400Z/
Kodiak Island Northeast-
Including the cities of Port Lions, Ouzinkie, and Kodiak City
1022 AM AKST Thu Feb 19 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING 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.

&&

$$

AKZ732-201400-
/O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0005.260220T1000Z-260221T1500Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0004.260220T0800Z-260221T0400Z/
Thompson Pass-
Including the cities of Thompson Pass
1022 AM AKST Thu Feb 19 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING 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.

&&

$$

AKZ725-728-201400-
/O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0003.260219T2200Z-260221T0300Z/
Southern Kenai Mtns-West Prince William Sound & Whittier-
Including the cities of Whittier, Chenega, and Seward
1022 AM 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.

&&

$$

AKZ731-201400-
/O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0003.260220T1000Z-260221T1500Z/
Valdez-
Including the cities of Valdez
1022 AM 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.

&&

$$

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

Southcentral and Southwest Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
530 AM AKST Wed Feb 18 2026

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

The ridge of high pressure is still over the eastern Mainland
this morning with a front that is approaching from the west. The
front is currently over the Kuskokwim Delta and will make its way
to Southcentral under southwesterly flow by this afternoon. By
late afternoon, snow is expected to spread east across Prince
William Sound and the Copper River Basin. As snow ends for the
Cook Inlet region, freezing drizzle may occur for a couple hours
before precipitation comes to an end tonight. Meanwhile, snow
would linger for the Copper River Basin through Thursday morning.
Cold air that follows the front, along with a resurgence of arctic
energy that sinks south, will lead to an marked increase in
wind speeds across the region.

Model agreement is still somewhat poor for the resolving snow
amounts with this passage. For Anchorage, 1 to 2 inches is
expected with 2 to 4 inches along the Anchorage/Eagle River
Hillsides and Matanuska Valley. Little accumulation is expected
along the western portion of the Susitna Valley and the Kenai
Peninsula, except for Turnagain Pass and Portage/Whittier where 1
to 2 inches is possible. Along Broad Pass and eastern portions of
the Susitna Valley, including Talkeetna, expect around 2 to 4
inches. The "snow winners" out of this system will be for
locations in the eastern Copper River Basin where snow looks to
linger through Thursday morning. Totals from McCarthy to Chitina
and up to Slana will range from 3 to 6 inches of snow. On the
backside of this system, freezing drizzle is possible across
Anchorage, the Matanuska Valley, and along the interior and
Western Kenai Peninsula this evening and tonight as low-level
moisture present and the dendritic growth zone drying out.

Attention quickly shifts to a broad Arctic trough and associated
strong cold air advection dropping southeastward out of Siberia
and over Southcentral starting Thursday. Gap winds through all
coastal passages and through the favored terrain will increase
beginning Thursday and peak in strength Friday morning during the
strongest cold air advection. There are still questions and some
uncertainty about how strong the winds might be. One thing that
does stand out is that despite the strong cold air advection, flow
aloft and surface pressure gradients do not support an impactful
wind event for the Matanuska Valley. Also of note is that any snow
that falls Wednesday will most likely be transportable, unless it
is glazed over by any freezing drizzle this evening into Thursday
morning. Therefore, blowing snow could become an issue, Thursday
into Friday; especially across Whittier and Thompson Pass. Winds
through terrain gaps could especially become gusty, exceeding 50
to 60 mph for Whittier/Passage Canal, Seward/Resurrection Bay,
Valdez and Thompson Pass, Shelikof Strait and Kodiak Thursday
night and Friday. Temperatures will remain somewhat elevated with
the winds blowing, despite the strong cold air advection. However,
when winds diminish this weekend, temperatures will drop quickly.

Looking into the marine forecast, sustained storm-force winds
with hurricane-force gusts are likely through the Barren Islands
and across Augustine southward through Shelikof Strait Thursday
afternoon through Friday night. These strong winds in conjunction
with the cold Arctic air will combine to produce extreme vessel
icing at rates of 4 cm or greater from Augustine southward through
Shelikof Strait. The greatest chance for extreme vessel icing in
Shelikof Strait is along the immediate coast of the Alaska
Peninsula. As winds diminish on Saturday, icing rates will
decrease. A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for both the
Shelikof Strait marine zone as well as for the zone west of the
Barren Islands including Kamishak Bay to bring awareness to the
extreme freezing spray/extreme vessel icing concerns for Thursday
afternoon through Friday night. Stay tuned to the forecast as
finer details are ironed out on the magnitude of gap winds for
Thursday and Friday.

&&

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

A cold front continues to sag southeast this morning, now
stretching between the Kuskokwim Delta and the eastern Aleutians.
Steady snow is beginning to clear out behind the frontal passage
across western parts of the Kuskokwim Delta, with the main band of
snow following the front on track to move into Bristol Bay later
this morning. Slightly warmer temperatures above freezing along
the Alaska Peninsula will support more of a rain-snow mix as the
front pushes past later today. Quieter conditions have moved in
across the rest of the Bering Sea behind the frontal boundary,
where westerly flow and isolated marine snow showers are moving
into place this morning.

By this afternoon, the front will weaken and cross over the Alaska
Range as a building upper ridge begins to take shape across the
Bering and Aleutians. Farther north, a fast-moving shortwave
trough will dig into northern parts of Southwest this evening into
tonight, sending a quick round of snow showers into the Kuskokwim
Delta/Valley. Gusty west winds will also tick back up as the
squalls of snow showers move through, potentially leading to
renewed areas of blowing snow across namely the Kuskokwim Delta
through early Thursday.

From Thursday into Friday, the large scale pattern in place will
amplify considerably as the Bering ridge continues to sharpen and
grow stronger. To the west of this strong high pressure, a North
Pacific low heading up into Kamchatka will send a strong front
past the western Aleutians Thursday afternoon and evening,
continuing north into the western Bering on Friday. Widespread
gales will expand across the western Bering as the front lifts
north, with a brief period of storm force winds possible west of
Attu late in the day on Thursday. Mild temperatures in the 30s and
40s will spread into much of the western half of the Aleutian
Chain as a stream of moisture and warmth originating from the
tropics advances north behind the initial warm front passage.

In sharp contrast, temperatures will trend towards well below
average values in the 0s above to 10s below zero across Southwest
as a powerful corridor of northerly flow develops between the
strong Bering high and a downstream trough driving south into the
Gulf. This will allow Arctic air to spill southward from the
Chukchi Sea vicinity down into much of Southwest, yielding very
cold, dry and mostly clear conditions towards the end of this
week. Very strong northerly gap winds will also develop south of
the Alaska Peninsula, particularly for marine waters between
Chignik and Kodiak Island, where storm force sustained winds with
hurricane force gusts are likely to develop on Friday.

-AS

&&

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

An upper level trough moves south into the Gulf of Alaska,
transitioning the pattern to a more amplified setup. Ridging
builds over the Bering while a deeper trough settles over the
Gulf, allowing an arctic airmass to spread across Southwest and
into Southcentral Alaska.

Conditions trend drier from Friday into the weekend as the ridge
strengthens. Clearing skies combined with cold air in place will
support strong radiational cooling and colder overnight
temperatures.

By late Sunday into Monday, the ridge begins to shift east as a
new low moves into the Bering Sea. Precipitation chances begin
returning to western Alaska, with timing still uncertain.

The pattern turns more unsettled as the next system approaches
from the west. Increasing clouds are expected with a chance of
snow returning to portions of Southcentral Alaska. Confidence in
timing and snowfall amounts remain low this far out.

LM

&&

.AVIATION...

PANC...MVFR conditions will most likely prevail as mid level
clouds move in ahead of a front. The front will push light snow
over the terminal late this morning, yielding low end MVFR to IFR
ceilings/vis. Conditions should improve as the front works its way
out of the area late this afternoon, though light snow may
transition to freezing drizzle after around 03Z as precipitation
comes to an end by Thursday morning. Winds will be light and
northerly through the TAF period.

-AM

&&

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
National Weather Service ANCHORAGE AK
831 AM AKST Wed Feb 18 2026

AKZ764-182015-
Northern Bristol Bay Coast-
Including the cities of Dillingham, Manokotak, and Togiak
831 AM AKST Wed Feb 18 2026

...AREAS OF LIGHT FREEZING RAIN THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

A frontal system will bring a wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet,
and snow to coastal Bristol Bay this morning. Periods of light
freezing rain will continue around the Dillingham area through
late Wednesday morning. Ice accumulations of a light glaze are
possible. Steady precipitation is expected to taper off by late
morning; however, pockets of light freezing drizzle will remain
possible through around noon.