Wind Advisory 4, NWS Anchorage, AK

586 
WWAK71 PAFC 241431
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
531 AM AKST Tue Feb 24 2026

AKZ725-250215-
/O.NEW.PAFC.EC.A.0001.260226T0300Z-260227T0300Z/
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0005.260225T0900Z-260226T0900Z/
Southern Kenai Mtns-
Including the cities of Seward
531 AM AKST Tue Feb 24 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
MIDNIGHT AKST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH 
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. 
  A few isolated gusts to 75 mph possible. Wind chills dropping to 
  20 below to 25 below zero Wednesday night through Thursday 
  afternoon.

* WHERE...Seward and vicinity.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from midnight tonight to 
  midnight AKST Wednesday Night. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from 
  Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and 
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds will rapidly strengthen 
  Tuesday afternoon and evening, then peak Tuesday night through 
  Wednesday. Winds will then begin to slowly diminish Wednesday 
  night through Thursday. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero 
  overnight Wednesday could result in hypothermia or frostbite if 
  precautions are not taken.

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.

An extreme cold watch means that very cold temperatures and wind 
chills are possible. Wear protective clothing such as a hat, face 
mask, and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. 
To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes 
they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

&&

$$

AKZ732-250215-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0005.260225T1200Z-260226T1800Z/
Thompson Pass-
Including the cities of Thompson Pass
531 AM AKST Tue Feb 24 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM 
AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 40 to 65 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected. 
  Wind chills dropping to 40 below Wednesday night.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Wednesday to 9 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and 
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. Blowing snow due to 
  high winds will reduce visibilities to one half mile or less at 
  times. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North to northeast winds will rapidly 
  strengthen late Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night, then peak 
  Wednesday through Wednesday night. As winds first develop, freshly 
  fallen snow will easily blow around, leading to near-blizzard 
  conditions at times. As snow becomes scoured out, visibilities 
  should improve. Winds will very slowly diminish Thursday through 
  Friday.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ731-250215-
/O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0004.260225T1200Z-260226T1800Z/
Valdez-
Including the cities of Valdez
531 AM AKST Tue Feb 24 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM AKST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North to east winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected. A few isolated gusts to 75 mph possible. Wind chills 
  dropping to zero to 5 below zero Wednesday night.

* WHERE...Valdez.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Wednesday to 9 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result. Wind chills as low as 5 degrees below 
  zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North to east winds will rapidly strengthen 
  late Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night, then peak Wednesday 
  through Wednesday night. As winds first develop, freshly fallen 
  snow will easily blow around, leading to localized reductions in 
  visibility along area roads. Winds will very slowly diminish 
  Thursday through Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ713-714-728-741>744-748>751-250215-
/O.NEW.PAFC.EC.A.0001.260226T0300Z-260227T0300Z/
Sutton / Upper Matanuska Valley-Eureka / Tahneta Pass-West Prince
William Sound & Whittier-Northern Copper Valley-Western Copper
Valley-Central Copper Valley-Ernestine-Northern Susitna Valley-
Southern Copper Valley-Tok Cutoff-McCarthy-
Including the cities of Gakona, Chenega, Copper Center, 46 Mile,
Paxson, Chitina, Chickaloon, Lake Louise, Mendeltna, Eureka,
Denali Highway, Sutton, Nebesna, Tahneta Pass, Chulitna, Kenny
Lake, Tolsona, Nelchina, Mentasta Lake, Tonsina, Glennallen,
Slana, Chistochina, McCarthy, Broad Pass, and Whittier
531 AM AKST Tue Feb 24 2026

...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH 
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below possible 
  for areas along the coast, including Whittier. Dangerously cold 
  wind chills as low as 40 below to 50 below possible for Copper 
  River Basin, northern Susitna Valley, and Upper Matanuska Valley.

* WHERE...Copper River Basin, Sutton, Upper Matanuska Valley, 
  Eureka, Tahneta Pass, West Prince William Sound & Whittier, and 
  Northern Susitna Valley.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...For areas along the coast, dangerously cold wind chills 
  as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in 
  as little as 20 minutes. For interior valleys, wind chills as low 
  as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 5 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds will rapidly strengthen 
  Tuesday afternoon and evening, then peak Tuesday night through 
  Wednesday. Winds will then begin to slowly diminish Wednesday 
  night through Thursday. Wind chills as low as 20 to 50 below zero 
  overnight Wednesday could result in hypothermia or frostbite if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An extreme cold watch means that a period of very cold temperatures 
are possible. Wear protective clothing such as a hat, face mask, and 
heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent 
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be 
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

&&

$$

AKZ771-250215-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.A.0006.260225T1200Z-260226T0600Z/
Kodiak Island Northeast-
Including the cities of Port Lions, Kodiak City, and Ouzinkie
531 AM AKST Tue Feb 24 2026

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  possible. Wind chills dropping as low as 15 below zero Wednesday 
  morning.

* WHERE...Northeast end of Kodiak Island, including Kodiak City.

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

* IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. Wind chills as low 
  as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if 
  precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The pattern is very similar to last Thursday 
  night when Kodiak City observed high winds, with cold Arctic air 
  surging across Kodiak Island Tuesday night through Wednesday. 
  There is a subtle difference in the upper levels, with a 
  disturbance possible passing just north of the island instead of 
  passing overhead. Thus, winds in this upcoming event could be just 
  a bit weaker than last Thursday night. The strongest winds are 
  expected Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

Shriver

383 
WWAK71 PAFC 241904
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1004 AM AKST Tue Feb 24 2026

AKZ771-250215-
/O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0006.260225T1200Z-260226T0600Z/
/O.EXB.PAFC.HW.W.0005.260225T1200Z-260226T0600Z/
Kodiak Island Northeast-
Including the cities of Ouzinkie, Kodiak City, and Port Lions
1004 AM AKST Tue Feb 24 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected. Wind chills dropping as low as 15 below zero Wednesday 
  morning.

* WHERE...Northeast end of Kodiak Island, including Kodiak City.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. Wind chills as low 
  as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if 
  precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The pattern remains very similar to last 
  Thursday night when Kodiak City observed high winds, with cold 
  Arctic air surging across Kodiak Island Tuesday night through 
  Wednesday. While there is a subtle difference in the upper levels, 
  with a disturbance passing just north of the island instead of 
  passing overhead, wind gusts as high as 75 mph are forecast. The 
  strongest winds are expected Wednesday morning, but elevated gusts 
  will likely persist into Wednesday evening before diminishing late 
  Wednesday night.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ725-250215-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0005.260225T0900Z-260226T0900Z/
/O.CON.PAFC.EC.A.0001.260226T0300Z-260227T0300Z/
Southern Kenai Mtns-
Including the cities of Seward
1004 AM AKST Tue Feb 24 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
MIDNIGHT AKST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING 
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. 
  A few isolated gusts to 75 mph possible. Wind chills dropping to 
  20 below to 25 below zero Wednesday night through Thursday 
  afternoon.

* WHERE...Seward and vicinity.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from midnight tonight to 
  midnight AKST Wednesday Night. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from 
  Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and 
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds will rapidly strengthen 
  Tuesday afternoon and evening, then peak Tuesday night through 
  Wednesday. Winds will then begin to slowly diminish Wednesday 
  night through Thursday. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero 
  overnight Wednesday could result in hypothermia or frostbite if 
  precautions are not taken.

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.

An extreme cold watch means that very cold temperatures and wind 
chills are possible. Wear protective clothing such as a hat, face 
mask, and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. 
To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes 
they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

&&

$$

AKZ732-250215-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0005.260225T1200Z-260226T1800Z/
Thompson Pass-
Including the cities of Thompson Pass
1004 AM AKST Tue Feb 24 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM 
AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 40 to 65 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected. 
  Wind chills dropping to 40 below Wednesday night.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Wednesday to 9 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and 
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. Blowing snow due to 
  high winds will reduce visibilities to one half mile or less at 
  times. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North to northeast winds will rapidly 
  strengthen late Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night, then peak 
  Wednesday through Wednesday night. As winds first develop, freshly 
  fallen snow will easily blow around, leading to near-blizzard 
  conditions at times. As snow becomes scoured out, visibilities 
  should improve. Winds will very slowly diminish Thursday through 
  Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ731-250215-
/O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0004.260225T1200Z-260226T1800Z/
Valdez-
Including the cities of Valdez
1004 AM AKST Tue Feb 24 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM AKST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North to east winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected. A few isolated gusts to 75 mph possible. Wind chills 
  dropping to zero to 5 below zero Wednesday night.

* WHERE...Valdez.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Wednesday to 9 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result. Wind chills as low as 5 degrees below 
  zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North to east winds will rapidly strengthen 
  late Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night, then peak Wednesday 
  through Wednesday night. As winds first develop, freshly fallen 
  snow will easily blow around, leading to localized reductions in 
  visibility along area roads. Winds will very slowly diminish 
  Thursday through Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ713-714-728-741>744-748>751-250215-
/O.CON.PAFC.EC.A.0001.260226T0300Z-260227T0300Z/
Sutton / Upper Matanuska Valley-Eureka / Tahneta Pass-West Prince
William Sound & Whittier-Northern Copper Valley-Western Copper
Valley-Central Copper Valley-Ernestine-Northern Susitna Valley-
Southern Copper Valley-Tok Cutoff-McCarthy-
Including the cities of Kenny Lake, Tonsina, Chistochina, Eureka,
Lake Louise, 46 Mile, Denali Highway, Tahneta Pass, Nebesna,
Tolsona, Chitina, Glennallen, Mentasta Lake, Chenega, McCarthy,
Mendeltna, Sutton, Nelchina, Chulitna, Gakona, Paxson, Copper
Center, Chickaloon, Whittier, Broad Pass, and Slana
1004 AM AKST Tue Feb 24 2026

...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING 
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below possible 
  for areas along the coast, including Whittier. Dangerously cold 
  wind chills as low as 40 below to 50 below possible for Copper 
  River Basin, northern Susitna Valley, and Upper Matanuska Valley.

* WHERE...Copper River Basin, Sutton, Upper Matanuska Valley, 
  Eureka, Tahneta Pass, West Prince William Sound & Whittier, and 
  Northern Susitna Valley.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...For areas along the coast, dangerously cold wind chills 
  as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in 
  as little as 20 minutes. For interior valleys, wind chills as low 
  as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 5 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds will rapidly strengthen 
  Tuesday afternoon and evening, then peak Tuesday night through 
  Wednesday. Winds will then begin to slowly diminish Wednesday 
  night through Thursday. Wind chills as low as 20 to 50 below zero 
  overnight Wednesday could result in hypothermia or frostbite if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An extreme cold watch means that a period of very cold temperatures 
are possible. Wear protective clothing such as a hat, face mask, and 
heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent 
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be 
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

&&

$$

BL

334 
WWAK71 PAFC 250058
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
358 PM AKST Tue Feb 24 2026

AKZ725-251445-
/O.UPG.PAFC.EC.A.0001.260226T0300Z-260227T0300Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.CW.Y.0010.260226T0300Z-260227T0300Z/
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0005.260225T0900Z-260226T0900Z/
Southern Kenai Mtns-
Including the cities of Seward
358 PM AKST Tue Feb 24 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
MIDNIGHT AKST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM AKST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. 
  A few isolated gusts to 75 mph possible. Wind chills dropping to 
  20 below zero Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon.

* WHERE...Seward and vicinity.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from midnight tonight to 
  midnight AKST Wednesday Night. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 
  6 PM Wednesday to 6 PM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and 
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds will rapidly strengthen 
  Tuesday night, then peak through Wednesday. Winds will then begin 
  to slowly diminish Wednesday night through Thursday. Wind chills 
  as low as 25 below zero overnight Wednesday could result in 
  hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

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.

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

&&

$$

AKZ732-251445-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0005.260225T1200Z-260226T1800Z/
Thompson Pass-
Including the cities of Thompson Pass
358 PM AKST Tue Feb 24 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM 
AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 40 to 65 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected. 
  Wind chills dropping to 45 below Wednesday night.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Wednesday to 9 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and 
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. Blowing snow due to 
  high winds will reduce visibilities to one half mile or less at 
  times. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North to northeast winds will rapidly 
  strengthen late Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night, then peak 
  Wednesday through Wednesday night. As winds first develop, freshly 
  fallen snow will easily blow around, leading to near-blizzard 
  conditions at times. As snow becomes scoured out, visibilities 
  should improve. Winds will very slowly diminish Thursday through 
  Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ771-251445-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0005.260225T1200Z-260226T0600Z/
Kodiak Island Northeast-
Including the cities of Ouzinkie, Kodiak City, and Port Lions
358 PM AKST Tue Feb 24 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM AKST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected. Wind chills dropping as low as 15 below zero Wednesday 
  morning.

* WHERE...Northeast end of Kodiak Island, including Kodiak City.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. Wind chills as low 
  as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if 
  precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The pattern remains very similar to last 
  Thursday night when Kodiak City observed high winds, with cold 
  Arctic air surging across Kodiak Island Tuesday night through 
  Wednesday. While there is a subtle difference in the upper levels, 
  with a disturbance passing just north of the island instead of 
  passing overhead, wind gusts as high as 75 mph are forecast. The 
  strongest winds are expected Wednesday morning, but elevated gusts 
  will likely persist into Wednesday evening before diminishing late 
  Wednesday night.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ713-714-728-741>744-748>751-251445-
/O.UPG.PAFC.EC.A.0001.260226T0300Z-260227T0300Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.CW.Y.0010.260226T0300Z-260227T0300Z/
Sutton / Upper Matanuska Valley-Eureka / Tahneta Pass-West Prince
William Sound & Whittier-Northern Copper Valley-Western Copper
Valley-Central Copper Valley-Ernestine-Northern Susitna Valley-
Southern Copper Valley-Tok Cutoff-McCarthy-
Including the cities of Kenny Lake, Tonsina, Chistochina, Eureka,
Lake Louise, 46 Mile, Denali Highway, Tahneta Pass, Nebesna,
Tolsona, Chitina, Glennallen, Mentasta Lake, Chenega, McCarthy,
Mendeltna, Sutton, Nelchina, Chulitna, Gakona, Paxson, Copper
Center, Chickaloon, Whittier, Broad Pass, and Slana
358 PM AKST Tue Feb 24 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM AKST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below possible 
  for areas along the coast, including Whittier. Dangerously cold 
  wind chills as low as 40 below to 50 below possible for Copper 
  River Basin, northern Susitna Valley, and Upper Matanuska Valley.

* WHERE...Copper River Basin, Sutton, Upper Matanuska Valley, 
  Eureka, Tahneta Pass, West Prince William Sound & Whittier, and 
  Northern Susitna Valley.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 6 PM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...For areas along the coast, dangerously cold wind chills 
  as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in 
  as little as 20 minutes. For interior valleys, wind chills as low 
  as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 5 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds will rapidly strengthen 
  Tuesday evening and Tuesday night, then peak through Wednesday. 
  Winds will then begin to slowly diminish Wednesday night through 
  Thursday. Wind chills as low as 20 to 50 below zero overnight 
  Wednesday night could result in hypothermia or frostbite if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A cold weather advisory means that a period of very cold 
temperatures and wind chills are expected. Wear protective clothing 
such as a hat, face mask, and heavy gloves or mittens if you have 
plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of 
outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to 
drip slowly.

&&

$$

AKZ731-251445-
/O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0004.260225T1200Z-260226T1800Z/
Valdez-
Including the cities of Valdez
358 PM AKST Tue Feb 24 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM AKST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North to east winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected. A few isolated gusts to 75 mph possible. Wind chills 
  dropping to zero to 5 below zero Wednesday night.

* WHERE...Valdez.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Wednesday to 9 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result. Wind chills as low as 5 degrees below 
  zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North to east winds will rapidly strengthen 
  through Tuesday night, then peak Wednesday through Wednesday 
  night. As winds first develop, freshly fallen snow will easily 
  blow around, leading to localized reductions in visibility along 
  area roads. Winds will very slowly diminish Thursday through 
  Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

BL

492 
WWAK71 PAFC 251318
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
418 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026

AKZ725-260215-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260226T0900Z/
/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0010.260226T0300Z-260227T0300Z/
Southern Kenai Mtns-
Including the cities of Seward
418 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 
6 PM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. 
  A few isolated gusts to 75 mph possible. Wind chills dropping to 
  20 below zero Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon.

* WHERE...Seward and vicinity.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight AKST tonight. For 
  the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM AKST 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and 
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds will rapidly strengthen 
  Tuesday night, then peak through Wednesday. Winds will then begin 
  to slowly diminish Wednesday night through Thursday. Wind chills 
  as low as 25 below zero overnight Wednesday could result in 
  hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

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.

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

&&

$$

AKZ732-260215-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260226T1800Z/
Thompson Pass-
Including the cities of Thompson Pass
418 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 40 to 65 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected. 
  Wind chills dropping to 45 below Wednesday night.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and 
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. Blowing snow due to 
  high winds will reduce visibilities to one half mile or less at 
  times. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North to northeast winds will peak tonight. 
  As winds first develop, freshly fallen snow will easily blow 
  around, leading to near-blizzard conditions at times. As snow 
  becomes scoured out, visibilities should improve. Winds will very 
  slowly diminish Thursday through Friday.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ771-260215-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/
Kodiak Island Northeast-
Including the cities of Ouzinkie, Port Lions, and Kodiak City
418 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected. Wind chills dropping as low as 15 below zero Wednesday 
  morning.

* WHERE...Northeast end of Kodiak Island, including Kodiak City.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. Wind chills as low 
  as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if 
  precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The pattern remains very similar to last 
  Thursday night when Kodiak City observed high winds, with cold 
  Arctic air surging across Kodiak Island Tuesday night through 
  Wednesday. While there is a subtle difference in the upper levels, 
  with a disturbance passing just north of the island instead of 
  passing overhead, wind gusts as high as 75 mph are forecast. The 
  strongest winds are expected Wednesday morning, but elevated gusts 
  will likely persist into Wednesday evening before diminishing late 
  Wednesday night.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ713-714-728-741>744-748>751-260215-
/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0010.260226T0300Z-260227T0300Z/
Sutton / Upper Matanuska Valley-Eureka / Tahneta Pass-West Prince
William Sound & Whittier-Northern Copper Valley-Western Copper
Valley-Central Copper Valley-Ernestine-Northern Susitna Valley-
Southern Copper Valley-Tok Cutoff-McCarthy-
Including the cities of Copper Center, Kenny Lake, Chenega,
Mendeltna, Denali Highway, Chickaloon, Lake Louise, Gakona,
Nelchina, Mentasta Lake, 46 Mile, Glennallen, Chitina, Paxson,
Broad Pass, Chulitna, Tolsona, Whittier, Slana, Chistochina,
Tonsina, McCarthy, Tahneta Pass, Nebesna, Sutton, and Eureka
418 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 
6 PM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below possible 
  for areas along the coast, including Whittier. Dangerously cold 
  wind chills as low as 40 below to 50 below possible for Copper 
  River Basin, northern Susitna Valley, and Upper Matanuska Valley.

* WHERE...Copper River Basin, Sutton, Upper Matanuska Valley, 
  Eureka, Tahneta Pass, West Prince William Sound & Whittier, and 
  Northern Susitna Valley.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...For areas along the coast, dangerously cold wind chills 
  as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in 
  as little as 20 minutes. For interior valleys, wind chills as low 
  as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 5 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds will peak through today. 
  Winds will then begin to slowly diminish tonight through Thursday. 
  Wind chills as low as 20 to 50 below zero overnight tonight could 
  result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ731-260215-
/O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260226T1800Z/
Valdez-
Including the cities of Valdez
418 AM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North to east winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected. A few isolated gusts to 75 mph possible. Wind chills 
  dropping to zero to 5 below zero Wednesday night.

* WHERE...Valdez.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result. Wind chills as low as 5 degrees below 
  zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North to east winds will peak through 
  tonight. As winds first develop, freshly fallen snow will easily 
  blow around, leading to localized reductions in visibility along 
  area roads. Winds will very slowly diminish Thursday through 
  Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Mitchell

262 
WWAK71 PAFC 260011
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
311 PM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026

AKZ725-261500-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260226T0900Z/
/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0010.260226T0300Z-260227T0300Z/
Southern Kenai Mtns-
Including the cities of Seward
311 PM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. A few 
  isolated gusts to 75 mph possible. Wind chills dropping to 20 
  below zero Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon.

* WHERE...Seward and vicinity.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight AKST tonight. For 
  the Cold Weather Advisory, until 6 PM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and 
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds will peak through Wednesday. 
  Winds will then begin to slowly diminish Wednesday night through 
  Thursday. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero overnight Wednesday 
  could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not 
  taken.

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.

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

&&

$$

AKZ732-261500-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260226T1800Z/
Thompson Pass-
Including the cities of Thompson Pass
311 PM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 40 to 65 mph with gusts up to 85 mph. Wind 
  chills dropping to 45 below Wednesday night.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris. Travel will be 
  difficult. Blowing snow due to high winds will reduce visibilities 
  to one half mile or less at times. The dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed 
  skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North to northeast winds will peak tonight. 
  As winds first develop, freshly fallen snow will easily blow 
  around, leading to near-blizzard conditions at times. As snow 
  becomes scoured out, visibilities should improve. Winds will very 
  slowly diminish Thursday through Friday.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ771-260600-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/
Kodiak Island Northeast-
Including the cities of Kodiak City, Port Lions, and Ouzinkie
311 PM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. Wind 
  chills dropping as low as 15 below zero Wednesday morning.

* WHERE...Northeast end of Kodiak Island, including Kodiak City.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. Wind chills as low 
  as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if 
  precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected Wednesday 
  morning, but elevated gusts will likely persist into Wednesday 
  evening before diminishing late Wednesday night.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ701-702-261500-
/O.EXB.PAFC.CW.Y.0010.260226T0011Z-260226T2100Z/
Anchorage-Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River-
Including the cities of Upper Eagle River, Indian, Anchorage,
Anchorage Hillside, Eklutna, and Eagle River
311 PM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 30 below.

* WHERE...Anchorage / Eagle River (all elevations).

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of gusty winds and cold 
  temperatures will keep wind chills between 10 and 20 below zero 
  through this evening. Temperatures are then expected to fall below 
  zero overnight with wind chill values falling to between 20 and 30 
  below zero. Winds will slowly diminish Thursday morning as 
  temperatures climb back above zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ713-714-728-741>744-748>751-261500-
/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0010.260226T0300Z-260227T0300Z/
Sutton / Upper Matanuska Valley-Eureka / Tahneta Pass-West Prince
William Sound & Whittier-Northern Copper Valley-Western Copper
Valley-Central Copper Valley-Ernestine-Northern Susitna Valley-
Southern Copper Valley-Tok Cutoff-McCarthy-
Including the cities of Denali Highway, Eureka, Nelchina,
Chulitna, Broad Pass, Copper Center, Tonsina, Mentasta Lake,
Kenny Lake, Chickaloon, Chistochina, Tahneta Pass, Lake Louise,
Paxson, 46 Mile, Slana, Chitina, Chenega, Tolsona, Glennallen,
Sutton, McCarthy, Nebesna, Mendeltna, Gakona, and Whittier
311 PM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below possible 
  for areas along the coast, including Whittier. Dangerously cold 
  wind chills as low as 40 below to 50 below possible for Copper 
  River Basin, northern Susitna Valley, and Upper Matanuska Valley.

* WHERE...Copper River Basin, Sutton, Upper Matanuska Valley, 
  Eureka, Tahneta Pass, West Prince William Sound & Whittier, and 
  Northern Susitna Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...For areas along the coast, dangerously cold wind chills 
  as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in 
  as little as 20 minutes. For interior valleys, wind chills as low 
  as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 5 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds will peak through today. 
  Winds will then begin to slowly diminish tonight through Thursday. 
  Wind chills as low as 20 to 50 below zero overnight tonight could 
  result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A cold weather advisory means that a period of very cold 
temperatures and wind chills are expected. Wear protective clothing 
such as a hat, face mask, and heavy gloves or mittens if you have 
plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of 
outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to 
drip slowly.

&&

$$

AKZ731-261500-
/O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260226T1800Z/
Valdez-
Including the cities of Valdez
311 PM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North to east winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected. A few isolated gusts to 75 mph possible. Wind chills 
  dropping to zero to 5 below zero Wednesday night.

* WHERE...Valdez.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result. Wind chills as low as 5 degrees below 
  zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North to east winds will peak through 
  tonight. As winds first develop, freshly fallen snow will easily 
  blow around, leading to localized reductions in visibility along 
  area roads. Winds will very slowly diminish Thursday through 
  Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Markle

180 
WWAK71 PAFC 260559
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
859 PM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026

AKZ771-260700-
/O.EXP.PAFC.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/
Kodiak Island Northeast-
Including the cities of Port Lions, Ouzinkie, and Kodiak City
859 PM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

Gusty west to northwest winds up to 55 mph will continue through the 
overnight hours before slowly diminishing Thursday morning. However, 
wind gusts to 75 mph are no longer expected.

$$

AKZ725-261500-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260226T0900Z/
/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260227T0300Z/
Southern Kenai Mtns-
Including the cities of Seward
859 PM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. A few 
  isolated gusts to 75 mph possible. Wind chills dropping to 20 
  below zero Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon.

* WHERE...Seward and vicinity.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight AKST tonight. For 
  the Cold Weather Advisory, until 6 PM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and 
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds will peak through Wednesday. 
  Winds will then begin to slowly diminish Wednesday night through 
  Thursday. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero overnight Wednesday 
  could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not 
  taken.

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.

An extreme cold watch means that very cold temperatures and wind 
chills are possible. Wear protective clothing such as a hat, face 
mask, and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. 
To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes 
they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

&&

$$

AKZ732-261500-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260226T1800Z/
Thompson Pass-
Including the cities of Thompson Pass
859 PM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 40 to 65 mph with gusts up to 85 mph. Wind 
  chills dropping to 45 below Wednesday night.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris. Travel will be 
  difficult. Blowing snow due to high winds will reduce visibilities 
  to one half mile or less at times. The dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed 
  skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North to northeast winds will peak tonight. 
  As winds first develop, freshly fallen snow will easily blow 
  around, leading to near-blizzard conditions at times. As snow 
  becomes scoured out, visibilities should improve. Winds will very 
  slowly diminish Thursday through Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ701-702-261500-
/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260226T2100Z/
Anchorage-Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River-
Including the cities of Anchorage Hillside, Eklutna, Eagle River,
Upper Eagle River, Indian, and Anchorage
859 PM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 30 below.

* WHERE...Anchorage / Eagle River (all elevations).

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of gusty winds and cold 
  temperatures will keep wind chills between 10 and 20 below zero 
  through this evening. Temperatures are then expected to fall below 
  zero overnight with wind chill values falling to between 20 and 30 
  below zero. Winds will slowly diminish Thursday morning as 
  temperatures climb back above zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ713-714-728-741>744-748>751-261500-
/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260227T0300Z/
Sutton / Upper Matanuska Valley-Eureka / Tahneta Pass-West Prince
William Sound & Whittier-Northern Copper Valley-Western Copper
Valley-Central Copper Valley-Ernestine-Northern Susitna Valley-
Southern Copper Valley-Tok Cutoff-McCarthy-
Including the cities of Broad Pass, Sutton, Paxson, Tahneta Pass,
Chickaloon, Nelchina, Chistochina, Lake Louise, Slana, Gakona,
Denali Highway, Chitina, Eureka, Tolsona, 46 Mile, Kenny Lake,
Nebesna, Mendeltna, Chenega, Tonsina, Chulitna, McCarthy,
Mentasta Lake, Whittier, Copper Center, and Glennallen
859 PM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below possible 
  for areas along the coast, including Whittier. Dangerously cold 
  wind chills as low as 40 below to 50 below possible for Copper 
  River Basin, northern Susitna Valley, and Upper Matanuska Valley.

* WHERE...Copper River Basin, Sutton, Upper Matanuska Valley, 
  Eureka, Tahneta Pass, West Prince William Sound & Whittier, and 
  Northern Susitna Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...For areas along the coast, dangerously cold wind chills 
  as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in 
  as little as 20 minutes. For interior valleys, wind chills as low 
  as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 5 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds will peak through today. 
  Winds will then begin to slowly diminish tonight through Thursday. 
  Wind chills as low as 20 to 50 below zero overnight tonight could 
  result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A cold weather advisory means that a period of very cold 
temperatures and wind chills are expected. Wear protective clothing 
such as a hat, face mask, and heavy gloves or mittens if you have 
plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of 
outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to 
drip slowly.

&&

$$

AKZ731-261500-
/O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260226T1800Z/
Valdez-
Including the cities of Valdez
859 PM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North to east winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected. A few isolated gusts to 75 mph possible. Wind chills 
  dropping to zero to 5 below zero Wednesday night.

* WHERE...Valdez.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result. Wind chills as low as 5 degrees below 
  zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North to east winds will peak through 
  tonight. As winds first develop, freshly fallen snow will easily 
  blow around, leading to localized reductions in visibility along 
  area roads. Winds will very slowly diminish Thursday through 
  Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Markle

222 
WWAK71 PAFC 260607
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
907 PM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026

AKZ725-261500-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260226T0900Z/
/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260227T0300Z/
Southern Kenai Mtns-
Including the cities of Seward
907 PM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. A few 
  isolated gusts to 75 mph possible. Wind chills dropping to 20 
  below zero Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon.

* WHERE...Seward and vicinity.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight AKST tonight. For 
  the Cold Weather Advisory, until 6 PM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and 
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds will peak through Wednesday. 
  Winds will then begin to slowly diminish Wednesday night through 
  Thursday. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero overnight Wednesday 
  could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not 
  taken.

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.

An extreme cold watch means that very cold temperatures and wind 
chills are possible. Wear protective clothing such as a hat, face 
mask, and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. 
To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes 
they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

&&

$$

AKZ732-261500-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260226T1800Z/
Thompson Pass-
Including the cities of Thompson Pass
907 PM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 40 to 65 mph with gusts up to 85 mph. Wind 
  chills dropping to 45 below Wednesday night.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris. Travel will be 
  difficult. Blowing snow due to high winds will reduce visibilities 
  to one half mile or less at times. The dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed 
  skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North to northeast winds will peak tonight. 
  As winds first develop, freshly fallen snow will easily blow 
  around, leading to near-blizzard conditions at times. As snow 
  becomes scoured out, visibilities should improve. Winds will very 
  slowly diminish Thursday through Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ729-771-772-261500-
/O.EXA.PAFC.CW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260226T2100Z/
Tyonek-Kodiak Island Northeast-Kodiak Island Southwest-
Including the cities of Tyonek, Port Lions, Akhiok, Old Harbor,
Ouzinkie, Kodiak City, Larsen Bay, and Karluk
907 PM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 25 below.

* WHERE...Kodiak Island, and Tyonek.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of gusty winds and cold 
  temperatures falling to between zero and ten above will result in 
  wind chill values overnight and into Thursday morning of between 
  15 to 25 below zero. Winds will slowly diminish Thursday as 
  temperatures climb back into the teens.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ701-702-261500-
/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260226T2100Z/
Anchorage-Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River-
Including the cities of Anchorage Hillside, Eklutna, Eagle River,
Upper Eagle River, Indian, and Anchorage
907 PM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 30 below.

* WHERE...Anchorage / Eagle River (all elevations).

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of gusty winds and cold 
  temperatures will keep wind chills between 10 and 20 below zero 
  through this evening. Temperatures are then expected to fall below 
  zero overnight with wind chill values falling to between 20 and 30 
  below zero. Winds will slowly diminish Thursday morning as 
  temperatures climb back above zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ713-714-728-741>744-748>751-261500-
/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260227T0300Z/
Sutton / Upper Matanuska Valley-Eureka / Tahneta Pass-West Prince
William Sound & Whittier-Northern Copper Valley-Western Copper
Valley-Central Copper Valley-Ernestine-Northern Susitna Valley-
Southern Copper Valley-Tok Cutoff-McCarthy-
Including the cities of Broad Pass, Sutton, Paxson, Tahneta Pass,
Chickaloon, Nelchina, Chistochina, Lake Louise, Slana, Gakona,
Denali Highway, Chitina, Eureka, Tolsona, 46 Mile, Kenny Lake,
Nebesna, Mendeltna, Chenega, Tonsina, Chulitna, McCarthy,
Mentasta Lake, Whittier, Copper Center, and Glennallen
907 PM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below possible 
  for areas along the coast, including Whittier. Dangerously cold 
  wind chills as low as 40 below to 50 below possible for Copper 
  River Basin, northern Susitna Valley, and Upper Matanuska Valley.

* WHERE...Copper River Basin, Sutton, Upper Matanuska Valley, 
  Eureka, Tahneta Pass, West Prince William Sound & Whittier, and 
  Northern Susitna Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...For areas along the coast, dangerously cold wind chills 
  as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in 
  as little as 20 minutes. For interior valleys, wind chills as low 
  as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 5 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds will peak through today. 
  Winds will then begin to slowly diminish tonight through Thursday. 
  Wind chills as low as 20 to 50 below zero overnight tonight could 
  result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A cold weather advisory means that a period of very cold 
temperatures and wind chills are expected. Wear protective clothing 
such as a hat, face mask, and heavy gloves or mittens if you have 
plans to be outdoors.

&&

$$

AKZ731-261500-
/O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260226T1800Z/
Valdez-
Including the cities of Valdez
907 PM AKST Wed Feb 25 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North to east winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected. A few isolated gusts to 75 mph possible. Wind chills 
  dropping to zero to 5 below zero Wednesday night.

* WHERE...Valdez.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result. Wind chills as low as 5 degrees below 
  zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North to east winds will peak through 
  tonight. As winds first develop, freshly fallen snow will easily 
  blow around, leading to localized reductions in visibility along 
  area roads. Winds will very slowly diminish Thursday through 
  Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Markle

349 
WWAK71 PAFC 261354
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
454 AM AKST Thu Feb 26 2026

AKZ732-261500-
/O.CAN.PAFC.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260226T1800Z/
Thompson Pass-
Including the cities of Thompson Pass
454 AM AKST Thu Feb 26 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Northeast winds are expected to remain below warning levels with the 
strongest remaining gusts between 50 and 65 mph.

$$

AKZ731-261500-
/O.CAN.PAFC.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260226T1800Z/
Valdez-
Including the cities of Valdez
454 AM AKST Thu Feb 26 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The threat has ended.

$$

AKZ701-702-262100-
/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260226T2100Z/
Anchorage-Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River-
Including the cities of Eklutna, Anchorage, Anchorage Hillside,
Indian, Upper Eagle River, and Eagle River
454 AM AKST Thu Feb 26 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 25 below.

* WHERE...Anchorage / Eagle River (all elevations).

* WHEN...Until noon AKST today.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will slowly diminish this morning and 
  temperatures will climb back above zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ713-714-725-728-741>744-748>751-262200-
/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260227T0300Z/
Sutton / Upper Matanuska Valley-Eureka / Tahneta Pass-Southern
Kenai Mtns-West Prince William Sound & Whittier-Northern Copper
Valley-Western Copper Valley-Central Copper Valley-Ernestine-
Northern Susitna Valley-Southern Copper Valley-Tok Cutoff-
McCarthy-
Including the cities of Slana, Chickaloon, Tahneta Pass,
Chulitna, Chitina, Chenega, Copper Center, Whittier, Nelchina,
Glennallen, Nebesna, Kenny Lake, Chistochina, Sutton, 46 Mile,
Paxson, Mentasta Lake, Seward, Eureka, Mendeltna, Lake Louise,
Tonsina, Tolsona, Gakona, Broad Pass, McCarthy, and Denali
Highway
454 AM AKST Thu Feb 26 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 50 below.

* WHERE...Copper River Basin, Sutton / Upper Matanuska Valley, 
  Eureka / Tahneta Pass, Southern Kenai Mtns, West Prince William 
  Sound & Whittier, and Northern Susitna Valley.

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

* IMPACTS...For areas along the coast, dangerously cold wind chills 
  as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in 
  as little as 20 minutes. For interior valleys, wind chills as low 
  as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 5 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ729-771-772-262100-
/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260226T2100Z/
Tyonek-Kodiak Island Northeast-Kodiak Island Southwest-
Including the cities of Old Harbor, Akhiok, Port Lions, Karluk,
Tyonek, Ouzinkie, Kodiak City, and Larsen Bay
454 AM AKST Thu Feb 26 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below.

* WHERE...Kodiak Island, and Tyonek.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST today.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will slowly diminish today and 
  temperatures will climb back into the teens.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

EZ

Southcentral and Southwest Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
530 AM AKST Mon Feb 23 2026

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

The dominant feature this morning continues to be the amplified
ridge extending from the North Pacific to the AKPEN and up into
southern Southcentral Alaska. As forecast, this ridge is beginning
to flatten in response to several systems impacting the western and
northern periphery of the ridge. Warm, and very dry air, has
accompanied the ridge as its axis shifts southeastwards, and the
airmass begins to work into the AKPEN and western Gulf. Although,
many locations over Southcentral are still seeing below normal
temperatures this morning, a few locations along the AKPEN and
central / eastern Aleutians have seen overnight temperatures jump
from the 30s to 40s and 50s and crashing dewpoints. The 12Z Cold Bay
sounding is a good indication of why a very strong inversion is
in place as the ridge axis moves through. This inversion has
temperatures just above the surface (~1000 ft) in the 50s with
dewpoints in the negative teens and 20s. Even a light surface wind
would be able to mix down some of those warmer, and drier,
temperatures. This warm and dry airmass will start to work into
Kodiak Island later this morning where the warmest temperatures
will be felt. Enough warm air will work into the western Gulf
to allow temperatures to climb into the upper 40s to near 50 for
Kodiak. Warmer temperatures will also work northwards over the
Kenai Peninsula and into southern portions of Southcentral before
being shunted southwards late tomorrow. Temperatures at lower
elevations will warm into the 20s and 30s, with much warmer air in
the 40s and 50s in the higher elevations. Unfortunately, this
warm-up will be brief with another Arctic airmass diving south
across Alaska by midweek.

Meanwhile, a series of upper level vorticity-maxima riding along the
top of the ridge will cross interior Southcentral today, leading to
light snowfall along the Alaska Range and spreading southward into
the northern Susitna Valley and northern Copper Basin. Cold air
advection and gradual amplification of the upper level flow will
cause snow to spread southward to the Talkeetna Mountains and
southern Copper Valley this afternoon and evening. The deep westerly
flow will favor the Wrangell Mountains and central to eastern Copper
Basin for snow accumulation. Winter Weather Advisories remain in
effect from Glennallen northeastward along the Tok Cutoff for the
heaviest snow and highest accumulation. Some very light snow may
make it down to Anchorage and the Mat Valley Monday night. The best
chance of some very light accumulation will be right along and near
the mountains. Though the airmass will be cooling as precipitation
arrives, there could be a mix with rain/freezing rain or drizzle to
start before changing over to all snow.

A series of much stronger short-waves will amplify the pattern
further Tuesday through Wednesday, with short-waves digging
southeastward across Southcentral. Similar to last week, very cold
Arctic air will surge across Southcentral and the Gulf Tuesday
through Wednesday. The initial arrival of the Arctic front Tuesday
morning will likely lead to areas of light snow. However, expect
drying out from west to east across the region through the day
Tuesday. The biggest impact will once again be the winds. Similar to
last week, the low level flow will be out of the northwest, which
will initially favor Kodiak Island and the western Gulf as well as
Seward and Whittier for some of the strongest winds. As a low
settles over the northeast Gulf (near Yakutat) Wednesday, winds will
really ramp up in Valdez/Thompson Pass and the Copper River Delta.
As winds first arrive, blowing snow and reduced visibilities will be
a threat, especially for locations which receive fresh snowfall
(including the Copper Valley). This airmass looks even colder than
the one that moved in last week, so despite the widespread windy
conditions, would expect temperatures to fall more quickly. Single
digits to teens will be commonplace by Wednesday along with wind
chills dropping well below zero for much of the region.

- PP/SEB

&&

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

Key Messages:

*A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for Kuskokwim Delta,
 Western Kuskokwim Valley, and Western Capes until 10 PM this
 evening for total ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch
 and up to two inches of snow.

*A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for Naknek, King
 Salmon, Iliamna, Nila Vela, Nanvarpak, and the northern Alaska
 Peninsula from 11AM this morning to 3AM Tuesday for snow
 accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around one
 tenth of an inch.

A strong ridge remains over much of Southwest Alaska, which is
allowing for widespread low stratus and fog to affect large parts
of the Bering Sea and the Southwest Mainland. A moisture plume
from the Pacific is moving up and around the ridge through the
Bering into the Southwest Mainland. This, combined with warm air
advection is causing mixed precipitation to the Kuskokwim Delta.
The ridge will become compressed as upper troughs put pressure on
it from the north and northwest. This will open up Bristol Bay and
the Alaska Peninsula to mixed precipitation late this morning.
Freezing rain will initially fall this morning, transitioning into
rain by the afternoon hours when temperatures rise above
freezing.

An Arctic trough will drop south starting Monday evening. This
will deliver a very cold air mass into the Southwest mainland. By
Tuesday morning, winds will become northerly and temperatures
will start rapidly decreasing, allowing lingering precipitation to
quickly transition to snowfall. By Tuesday afternoon,
temperatures in the Kuskokwim Delta and Valley will drop into the
single digits and negatives and by night, the negative teens.
Bristol Bay will also become much colder, reaching the negatives
by early Wednesday morning. Wednesday will be dry and cold due to
the Arctic air mass. On Thursday, the northern side of a low will
lift into the Aleutians, bringing gusty winds and a swath of
precipitation. The low will clash with the Arctic trough by
Thursday, creating a col in the middle of the Bering and locking
precipitation and the strongest winds to the Central and Western
Aleutians. This precipitation will mainly be snowfall. Some gap
winds could still affect the Alaska Peninsula due to large
temperature gradients.

-JAR

&&

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

Southwest and Southcentral Alaska will be entrenched within a
much colder airmass over the latter half of next week. Behind a
passing arctic trough on Tuesday and Wednesday, single digit to
below zero temperatures will be widespread Thursday morning, with
parts of the Kuskokwim Delta and Lower Kuskokwim Valley seeing
temperatures as low as 20 below. Because we're moving into the
later winter months, the increasing diurnal cycle will likely play
a role in minimizing colder temperatures across Southcentral,
though parts of the Copper River Basin could still flirt with cold
weather advisory criteria within any clearing.

Gusty winds and gusty gap winds should be ongoing Thursday
morning across the Alaska Peninsula and for much of Southcentral.
Winds will slowly diminish into the latter half of the Thursday.
Beyond Thursday, weak troughing will remain from the ALCAN border
into Southwest Alaska. Winds will be milder Friday into the
weekend as flow become more zonal.

All of the active weather will flip to the Aleutians Friday into
the weekend as a North Pacific trough and several small waves
overspread the chain Friday into the weekend. Expect widespread
rain chances with the gustiest winds residing over the Western and
Central Aleutians. By late Saturday into Sunday, what remains of
a colder airmass over the interior will spill across Southwest
Alaska into the Bering before temperature moderate and warm late
Sunday.

BL

&&

.AVIATION...

PANC...VFR conditions and light winds will persist through this
evening. Ceilings will start to drop overnight tonight ahead of an
approaching frontal system, likely dropping into MVFR range by
around 6z tonight. Areas of snow, possibly mixed with freezing
drizzle, are likely to move over the terminal early Tuesday
morning as ceilings and visibility continue to drop, possibly
reaching IFR range or lower at times. Gusty north winds will pick
up behind the frontal passage, but will most likely arrive after
the end of TAF period later on Tuesday.

&&