Winter Storm Warning 4, NWS Anchorage, AK

262 
WWAK42 PAFC 150014
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
314 PM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

AKZ753-764-765-151515-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0004.260115T1500Z-260116T0900Z/
Kuskokwim Valley East-Northern Bristol Bay Coast-Inland Bristol
Bay-
Including the cities of Crooked Creek, Dillingham, Aleknagik,
Sleetmute, Koliganek, Togiak, Manokotak, and New Stuyahok
314 PM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 
MIDNIGHT AKST THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and periods of blowing snow. Total snow 
  accumulations between 12 and 20 inches. Ice accumulations up to 
  one tenth of an inch. Winds could gust as high as 40-50 mph. 
  Visibilities may be reduced to one-half mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Northern Bristol Bay Coast, Inland Bristol Bay, and 
  Kuskokwim Valley East.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to midnight AKST Thursday Night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. Ice accumulation could lead 
  to power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will increase in intensity Thursday 
  morning with snowfall around an inch an hour. In addition, strong 
  winds may reduce visibilities to a half mile or less at times in 
  blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather 
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel, keep 
an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an 
emergency.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

AKZ787-151515-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260115T1800Z/
Central Aleutians-
Including the cities of Adak and Atka
314 PM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 4 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 60 mph, 
  strongest in Adak. Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less 
  at times.

* WHERE...Central Aleutians (Adak and Atka).

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A compact Bering Sea low moves slowly across 
  the Aleutians today and stalls just south of the Chain from 
  tonight through Thursday. This will lead to a prolonged period of 
  snow and blowing snow. Wind direction will be variable as the low 
  moves through, but the strongest winds will be out of the 
  northeast tonight. Total snow accumulation will vary significantly 
  from island to island, with occasional breaks in the snow. Adak 
  will likely see the strongest winds, but Atka will likely see the 
  heaviest snow from this storm.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ761-773-151515-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0006.260115T0900Z-260116T1500Z/
Central Alaska Peninsula-Chignik-
Including the cities of Perryville, Chignik, and Port Heiden
314 PM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT 
TO 6 AM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 
  10 inches and ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch 
  possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Central Alaska Peninsula and Chignik.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could blow 
  around unsecured objects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will begin as heavy snow 
  overnight tonight and then is expected to become freezing rain or 
  rain on Thursday and persist into Thursday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ752-755-756-151515-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0008.260115T2100Z-260116T1500Z/
Kuskokwim Valley West-Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-
Interior Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Kipnuk, Kalskag, Bethel, Toksook Bay,
Aniak, Quinhagak, Kwethluk, Kasigluk, Akiachak, and Mekoryuk
314 PM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 6 
AM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 4 and 6 inches and ice accumulations up to a tenth of an 
  inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta and Kuskokwim Valley West (along Kuskokwim 
  River from Kalskag to Napaimiut).

* WHEN...From noon Thursday to 6 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...SNow will be the main precipitation type 
  through Thursday evening. The best chance for freezing rain in 
  overnight Thursday. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 
  below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 
  minutes. Winds will gradually diminish this afternoon, allowing 
  wind chills to moderate a bit. However, temperatures will remain 
  well below zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ781-151515-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0008.260116T0100Z-260116T1300Z/
Southern Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay, Sand Point, and False Pass
314 PM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 4 
AM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 4 and 8 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. 
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Alaska Peninsula, including False Pass, Cold Bay, 
  King Cove, Sand Point, and Nelson Lagoon.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 4 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most of the precipitation in expected to be 
  snow, but there could be some freezing rain mixed in at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

816 
WWAK42 PAFC 150620
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
920 PM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

AKZ753-764-765-151615-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0004.260115T1500Z-260116T0900Z/
Kuskokwim Valley East-Northern Bristol Bay Coast-Inland Bristol
Bay-
Including the cities of Dillingham, Sleetmute, New Stuyahok,
Koliganek, Crooked Creek, Aleknagik, Togiak, and Manokotak
920 PM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 
MIDNIGHT AKST THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and periods of blowing snow. Total snow 
  accumulations between 12 and 20 inches. Ice accumulations up to 
  one tenth of an inch. Winds could gust as high as 40-50 mph. 
  Visibilities may be reduced to one-half mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Northern Bristol Bay Coast, Inland Bristol Bay, and 
  Kuskokwim Valley East.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to midnight AKST Thursday Night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. Ice accumulation could lead 
  to power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will increase in intensity Thursday 
  morning with snowfall around an inch an hour. In addition, strong 
  winds may reduce visibilities to a half mile or less at times in 
  blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather 
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel, keep 
an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an 
emergency.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

AKZ762-151615-
/O.EXA.PAFC.WW.Y.0006.260115T0900Z-260116T1500Z/
Northern Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Egegik and Pilot Point
920 PM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 
  10 inches and ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch 
  possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Alaska Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could blow 
  around unsecured objects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will begin as heavy snow 
  overnight tonight and then is expected to become freezing rain or 
  rain on Thursday and persist into Thursday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ787-151615-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260115T1800Z/
Central Aleutians-
Including the cities of Adak and Atka
920 PM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 4 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 60 mph, 
  strongest in Adak. Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less 
  at times.

* WHERE...Central Aleutians (Adak and Atka).

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A compact Bering Sea low stalls just south of 
  the Aleutian Chain tonight through Thursday. This will lead to a 
  prolonged period of snow and blowing snow. Wind direction will be 
  variable as the low moves through, but the strongest winds will be 
  out of the northeast tonight. Total snow accumulation will vary 
  significantly from island to island, with occasional breaks in the 
  snow. Adak will likely see the strongest winds, but Atka will 
  likely see the heaviest snow from this storm.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ761-773-151615-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0006.260115T0900Z-260116T1500Z/
Central Alaska Peninsula-Chignik-
Including the cities of Perryville, Chignik, and Port Heiden
920 PM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 
  10 inches and ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch 
  possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Central Alaska Peninsula and Chignik.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could blow 
  around unsecured objects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will begin as heavy snow 
  overnight tonight and then is expected to become freezing rain or 
  rain on Thursday and persist into Thursday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ752-755-756-151615-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0008.260115T2100Z-260116T1500Z/
Kuskokwim Valley West-Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-
Interior Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Kasigluk, Kalskag, Mekoryuk, Bethel,
Quinhagak, Akiachak, Aniak, Kipnuk, Kwethluk, and Toksook Bay
920 PM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 6 
AM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 4 and 6 inches and ice accumulations up to a tenth of an 
  inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta and Kuskokwim Valley West (along Kuskokwim 
  River from Kalskag to Napaimiut).

* WHEN...From noon Thursday to 6 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be the main precipitation type 
  through Thursday evening. The best chance for freezing rain is 
  overnight Thursday. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 
  below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 
  minutes. Winds will gradually diminish this afternoon, allowing 
  wind chills to moderate a bit. However, temperatures will remain 
  well below zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ781-151615-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0008.260116T0100Z-260116T1300Z/
Southern Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of False Pass, Cold Bay, and Sand Point
920 PM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 4 
AM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 4 and 8 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. 
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Alaska Peninsula, including False Pass, Cold Bay, 
  King Cove, Sand Point, and Nelson Lagoon.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 4 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most of the precipitation in expected to be 
  snow, but there could be some freezing rain mixed in at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

407 
WWAK42 PAFC 151444
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
544 AM AKST Thu Jan 15 2026

AKZ787-151545-
/O.CAN.PAFC.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260115T1800Z/
Central Aleutians-
Including the cities of Atka and Adak
544 AM AKST Thu Jan 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The low has exited into the North Pacific. Snow showers will 
continue to bring light snow through today, but snow intensity and 
visibility reductions will not be as bad as they were yesterday.

$$

AKZ753-764-765-160200-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0004.260115T1500Z-260116T0900Z/
Kuskokwim Valley East-Northern Bristol Bay Coast-Inland Bristol
Bay-
Including the cities of Koliganek, Aleknagik, Manokotak, Crooked
Creek, New Stuyahok, Togiak, Dillingham, and Sleetmute
544 AM AKST Thu Jan 15 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST 
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation and periods of blowing snow. 
  Total snow accumulations between 12 and 20 inches. Ice 
  accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Winds could gust as high 
  as 40-50 mph. Visibilities may be reduced to one-half mile or less 
  at times.

* WHERE...Northern Bristol Bay Coast, Inland Bristol Bay, and 
  Kuskokwim Valley East (along the Kuskokwim River from Oskawalik to 
  Stony River).

* WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Ice accumulation could 
  lead to power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The main threat through this afternoon will 
  be heavy snow (with rates of one inch per hour or greater), with 
  the threat of blowing snow for northern Bristol Bay coast and 
  interior Bristol Bay. From this afternoon through the night, the 
  main threat will be freezing rain. There will likely be a period 
  of freezing rain for Bristol Bay before temperatures warm and 
  precipitation changes over to plain rain. For Kuskokwim Valley 
  East, warmer air and freezing rain will likely arrive in the late 
  evening and may last through tomorrow morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather 
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel, keep 
an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an 
emergency.

&&

$$

AKZ781-160200-
/O.EXT.PAFC.WW.Y.0008.260115T1444Z-260116T1300Z/
Southern Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay, False Pass, and Sand Point
544 AM AKST Thu Jan 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations between 4 and 8 inches and ice accumulations around 
  a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibilities may 
  be reduced to one-half mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Southern Alaska Peninsula, including False Pass, Cold Bay, 
  King Cove, Sand Point, and Nelson Lagoon.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The main threat through early afternoon will 
  be visibility reductions in blowing snow, especially for False 
  Pass, Cold Bay, and King Cove. Beginning in the early afternoon, 
  Nelson Lagoon and Sand Point could see a period of snow mixing 
  with freezing rain or changing over to freezing rain before 
  precipitation changes back to snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ752-755-756-160200-
/O.EXT.PAFC.WW.Y.0008.260115T1800Z-260116T1500Z/
Kuskokwim Valley West-Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-
Interior Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Kalskag, Mekoryuk, Bethel, Toksook Bay,
Kasigluk, Kwethluk, Aniak, Quinhagak, Kipnuk, and Akiachak
544 AM AKST Thu Jan 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 
AM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 4 and 8 inches and ice accumulations up to a tenth of an 
  inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibilities may be reduced 
  to one-half mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta and Kuskokwim Valley West (along Kuskokwim 
  River from Kalskag to Napaimiut).

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed 
  skin in as little as 5 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow, blowing snow, and very cold wind 
  chills will be the main threat through this evening. From this 
  evening through early Friday morning, snow will likely mix with or 
  change over to freezing rain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ761-762-773-160200-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260116T1500Z/
Central Alaska Peninsula-Northern Alaska Peninsula-Chignik-
Including the cities of Chignik, Egegik, Pilot Point, Port
Heiden, and Perryville
544 AM AKST Thu Jan 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations between 
  2 and 6 inches. Ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Egegik, Pilot Point, Port Heiden, Chignik, and Perryville.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow will mix with or change to 
  freezing rain by late morning/early afternoon. Temperatures will 
  likely rise above freezing by late afternoon/evening, changing 
  precipitation over to plain rain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

Chen

966 
WWAK42 PAFC 152353
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
253 PM AKST Thu Jan 15 2026

AKZ761-762-773-160100-
/O.CAN.PAFC.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260116T1500Z/
Central Alaska Peninsula-Northern Alaska Peninsula-Chignik-
Including the cities of Perryville, Port Heiden, Pilot Point,
Chignik, and Egegik
253 PM AKST Thu Jan 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Precipitation has predominantly changed to rain for most locations 
as warmer air surges into the region behind the front.

$$

AKZ753-764-765-160900-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260116T0900Z/
Kuskokwim Valley East-Northern Bristol Bay Coast-Inland Bristol
Bay-
Including the cities of Sleetmute, Dillingham, Crooked Creek,
Manokotak, Koliganek, New Stuyahok, Aleknagik, and Togiak
253 PM AKST Thu Jan 15 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST 
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up 
  to 5 inches and ice accumulations around one quarter of an inch. 
  Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Bristol Bay Coast, Inland Bristol Bay, and 
  Kuskokwim Valley East (along the Kuskokwim River from Oskawalik to 
  Stony River).

* WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Ice accumulation could 
  lead to power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...From this afternoon through the night, the 
  main threat will be freezing rain. There will likely be a period 
  of freezing rain for Bristol Bay before temperatures warm and 
  precipitation changes over to plain rain. For Kuskokwim Valley 
  East, warmer air and freezing rain will likely arrive in the late 
  evening and may last through tomorrow morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather 
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel, keep 
an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an 
emergency.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

AKZ752-755-756-161500-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260116T1500Z/
Kuskokwim Valley West-Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-
Interior Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Aniak, Mekoryuk, Bethel, Kwethluk,
Toksook Bay, Akiachak, Kipnuk, Kasigluk, Kalskag, and Quinhagak
253 PM AKST Thu Jan 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 
  inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds 
  gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta and Kuskokwim Valley West (along Kuskokwim 
  River from Kalskag to Napaimiut).

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed 
  skin in as little as 5 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and blowing snow will be the main 
  threats through this evening. From this evening through early 
  Friday morning, snow will likely mix with or briefly change over 
  to freezing rain. Wind chills will warm to near 0F Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ781-161300-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260116T1300Z/
Southern Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay, False Pass, and Sand Point
253 PM AKST Thu Jan 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKST 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 
  inches and ice accumulations around one quarter of an inch. Winds 
  gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Alaska Peninsula, including False Pass, Cold Bay, 
  King Cove, Sand Point, and Nelson Lagoon.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The main threat through Friday morning will 
  be visibility reductions in blowing snow, especially for False 
  Pass, Cold Bay, and King Cove.  Nelson Lagoon and Sand Point will 
  likely see a period of snow mixing with freezing rain or changing 
  over to freezing rain before precipitation changes back to snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AM

931 
WWAK42 PAFC 160902
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1202 AM AKST Fri Jan 16 2026

AKZ753-161500-
/O.EXP.PAFC.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260116T0900Z/
/O.EXB.PAFC.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260117T0200Z/
Kuskokwim Valley East-
Including the cities of Sleetmute and Crooked Creek
1202 AM AKST Fri Jan 16 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AKST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 
  6 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Valley East (along the Kuskokwim River from 
  Oskawalik to Stony River).

* WHEN...Until 5 PM AKST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Ice accumulation could 
  lead to power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Warning has been downgraded to an 
  Advisory as the heaviest snow has ended. However, the threat of 
  freezing rain continues through tonight and into the morning. By 
  late morning through early afternoon, freezing rain will change to 
  snow, with several additional inches of snow likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ764-765-161015-
/O.EXP.PAFC.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260116T0900Z/
Northern Bristol Bay Coast-Inland Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of Koliganek, Togiak, Dillingham, New
Stuyahok, Manokotak, and Aleknagik
1202 AM AKST Fri Jan 16 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The threat of heavy snow and freezing rain has ended as 
precipitation has changed over to plain rain. Another round of light 
snow/rain will occur tomorrow morning, but snow accumulations will 
be much lower than they were yesterday. Please continue to use 
caution as rain on snow may lead to slippery surfaces.

$$

AKZ781-161015-
/O.CAN.PAFC.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260116T1300Z/
Southern Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay, Sand Point, and False Pass
1202 AM AKST Fri Jan 16 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Both the threat of freezing rain and significant visibility 
reductions in blowing snow have ended.

$$

AKZ752-755-756-161500-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260116T1500Z/
Kuskokwim Valley West-Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-
Interior Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Mekoryuk, Akiachak, Kalskag, Aniak,
Toksook Bay, Quinhagak, Kipnuk, Kasigluk, Bethel, and Kwethluk
1202 AM AKST Fri Jan 16 2026

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

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 
  inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40-50 mph. Visibilities may be reduced to 
  one-half mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta and Kuskokwim Valley West (along Kuskokwim 
  River from Kalskag to Napaimiut).

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For Mekoryuk and portions of the Kuskokwim 
  Delta coast north of Kipnuk, near-blizzard conditions will 
  gradually improve through the morning as winds decrease. 
  Elsewhere, snow will likely mix with or briefly change over to 
  freezing rain through the morning. By late  morning, precipitation 
  changes back to all snow. However, we are monitoring the potential 
  for significant visibility reductions in blowing snow from late 
  morning through the afternoon as gusty south to southwesterly 
  winds move in.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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Chen

Southcentral and Southwest Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
551 AM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

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

The Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through this morning
for Anchorage, the Matanuska Valley and central/southern Susitna
Valley. Snow rates of up to an inch an hour are possible this
morning that may inconvenience the morning commute. Temperatures
are in the single digits to low teens today, meaning snow will be
dry and easily transportable, which may lead to difficult driving
conditions as snow is lofted behind vehicles. Snow is expected to
taper off later this afternoon. Thompson Pass is expected to be
gusty today, coupled with periods of heavy falling snow is likely
to produce blowing snow. Snow will continue along the north Gulf
coast today.

Thursday is the start of the big event of the week. An atmospheric
river and a low will move up into Alaska. Much warmer air will
arrive with these features. There have been varied solutions
across the models, but the overall consensus is hinting at
precipitation spreading across nearly the entirety of
Southcentral and temperatures near to above freezing Thursday and
Friday. The plume of heavy precipitation is making its way
directly from the Gulf rather quickly. There will be a transition
period as temperatures warm where precipitation switches from snow
to freezing rain/ice/sleet along the Kenai Peninsula and possibly
Anchorage Thursday morning. There is currently a Winter Weather
Watch out for the Kenai Peninsula as well as the Portage/Girdwood
area, and one may be issued for Anchorage as certainty grows.
Eventually, surface temperatures may rise above freezing at the
surface, allowing for precipitation to become either a mix of rain
and snow or just rain. The threat does not end with this as rain
falling onto frozen surfaces could create slick conditions.
Rain/snow is possible into the Copper River Basin as well, as far
north as Gulkana, and the Susitna Valley to Talkeetna. Further
north areas along the Alaska range will hover near freezing but
are currently expected to remain just below, allowing for mostly
snow. Again, there is much uncertainty with this event and the
forecast will continue to evolve with many changes likely as
details become more clear.

&&

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

Key Messages:

* Frigid wind chills are gradually warming as clouds move in. Cold
  Weather Advisories have been canceled for all but Kuskokwim
  Delta, Western Capes, and Kuskokwim Valley West.

* A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for the Aleutian
  chain from Adak to Atka for snow and blowing snow Wednesday
  morning through Thursday morning.

* Much of Southwest Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula is now under a
  Winter Storm Watch beginning late tonight/early tomorrow morning
  as an atmospheric river brings abundant moisture and warmer air
  to the Mainland. Significant weather impacts look increasingly
  likely and range from heavy snow to blowing snow to freezing
  rain/ice accumulation.

Discussion:

A high amplitude pattern is in place with a blocking ridge over
far eastern Russia, an upper low over the Beaufort Sea with a
trough extending southwestward across the heart of the Bering Sea,
and a downstream ridge along the west coast of CONUS and British
Columbia.

A compact surface low is on track to impact the central
Aleutians, including Adak and Atka, later today. Model spread
remains fairly large on the exact track of this low and areas
most likely to see the strongest winds and heaviest snow as the
low crosses the Aleutian Chain and into the North Pacific through
tonight. Right now it looks like Adak will see some of the
strongest winds while Atka will see some of the heaviest snow.
While confidence is high in periods of snow and blowing snow with
low visibility, confidence in where heaviest snow and strongest
winds are located at any given time is low.

The Bering trough will dig all the way south into the North
Pacific, with multiple short-waves phasing and consolidating into
a single trough tonight. Meanwhile, a ridge will rapidly amplify
to the east from the Northeast Pacific to mainland Alaska. The
consolidated trough will then lift northward up the west side of
the ridge and bring impactful weather to southern AK Thursday
through Friday. Models have slowly been coming into better
agreement, increasing our forecast confidence enough to issue a
Winter Storm Watch.

Since yesterday, models have been trending further north and west
with the low, leading to a trend towards stronger winds and
increasing warm air advection into the Mainland. This has
increased the risk of blowing snow on the cold side of the first
surface low. As such, we're monitoring the potential for
visibility reductions in blowing snow for Kuskokwim Delta and the
western portion of Kuskokwim Valley, as well as Southern Alaska
Peninsula. It's not out of the question that Kuskokwim Delta and
the Northern Bristol Bay coast, where north to northeast winds
will be strongest, may see blizzard conditions as well.

Additionally, when precipitation types will transition (and
therefore, how much precipitation falls as snow versus freezing
rain versus plain rain) remains uncertain. Models have been
trending towards warmer surface temperatures, especially as the
latest low track will likely spur easterly winds off Kamishak Bay
and into the Bristol Bay interior. This means that parts of
Bristol Bay could see precipitation change completely over to
rain. Many questions remain regarding the forecast for Thursday
into midday Friday. Still, confidence is fairly high that this
will be a wet system, so no matter what form precipitation takes,
expect it to be wet, messy, and likely impactful after the recent
spell of colder and drier conditions.

Looking ahead to Friday, another low barrels north across the
Aleutian Islands and the Eastern Bering Sea, and could bring a
quick return to active weather after tomorrow's storm moves out of
the area.

-SEB/KC

&&

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

The long term forecast begins with an amplified pattern over much
of Alaska. A broad trough will be in place over the central
Bering on Friday with strong southerly flow downstream of the
trough, extending from the North Pacific up into Southcentral
Alaska. Potential impacts from this atmospheric river will entail
gusty winds into the northern Gulf coast and Prince William Sound,
widespread rain showers into the coast, heavy snow at higher
elevations, and a significant warm up in temperatures across all
of Southcentral. The amplified pattern begins to break down on
Saturday with a ridge of high pressure building over the eastern
Bering and Southwest Alaska. A deepening trough west of the
Aleutians will serve to reinforce downstream ridging through the
end of the long term period early next week.

Models continue to exhibit small differences with the overall
strength and track of the low Thursday into Friday, and there is
still potential for changes to the forecast over the next 48
hours. However, overall confidence is increasing that the
strongest winds will occur offshore of the Southcentral Coast from
Kayak Island into Prince William Sound. Gales with gusts to 50+
knots are currently forecast. If the low on Thursday takes a track
further north, the potential would increase for high winds
through the Eastern Turnagain Arm lower elevations. Currently, the
highest inland winds are forecast to remain over the mountains.

One last area of concern will be across the Central Aleutians
early on Friday. A vigorous area of low pressure is progged to
lift into the region with the potential for hurricane force gusts.
This low is followed up with a large frontal system into the
western Bering and Aleutians Sunday into Monday.

-BL

&&

.AVIATION...

PANC...Snow and MVFR conditions will persist through much of the
morning and early afternoon hours. IFR conditions, especially IFR
visibilities, are possible within pockets of heavier snow showers.
VFR conditions look to return during the afternoon hours after
the front and precipitation lift northward out of the area and
drier air works in from the south. Despite ceilings returning to
VFR, expect ceilings to remain at or a little below 5000 feet as
up-inlet flow continues aloft. Light snow returns for Thursday
morning. However, due to strengthening southeasterly flow aloft,
ceilings should be able to maintain low-end VFR levels. MVFR
visibility is a possibility depending on if heavier snow showers
are able to fully make it over the Chugach Range.

Light north to northeast winds overnight have turned southerly to
south-southwesterly this morning These southerly winds will be
gusty at times today, especially late morning and early afternoon
where winds could gust between 20 to 25 kts. Winds turn back to
the north this evening and overnight and diminish to less than 10
kts.

As a front lifts northward through the Gulf tonight through
Thursday morning, southeasterly winds aloft will strengthen as
will northerly winds at the surface as surface flow remains down-
inlet. There is the possibility of low-level wind shear towards
the end of the TAF period. However, there is uncertainty to the
height of when the strong southeasterlies commence. The strong
down-inlet flow may extend farther up into the atmosphere keep
southeasterly winds higher than 2000 feet. This will be something
to watch and keep an eye on as the forecast progresses.

&&

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1056 AM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1038 AM     Snow             5 E Valdez              61.11N 146.22W
01/14/2026  M2.9 Inch        Chugach            AK   Public

            4.7 inches fell through 0948 this morning.
            An additional 2.9 inches of snow fell
            between 0948 and 1038.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1057 AM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0604 AM     Snow             1 NE Anchorage (Oceanvi 61.11N 149.86W
01/14/2026  M1.0 Inch        Anchorage          AK   Public

            1 inch of snow since yesterday.

&&

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1059 AM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1005 AM     Snow             Wasilla                 61.58N 149.45W
01/14/2026  U6.0 Inch        Matanuska-Susitna  AK   Public

            Report of 6 inches had fallen between 0630
            through 1000 and snow is still falling.
            Visibility around one half mile or less.
            Time and location is estimated.

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