Gale Warning 49, NWS Juneau, AK

682 
WHAK77 PAJK 282143
MWWAJK

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1243 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

PKZ662-010545-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-260301T0000Z/
/O.CON.PAJK.GL.W.0049.260301T0000Z-260301T0300Z/
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0079.260301T0300Z-260301T1500Z/
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM-
1243 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON
UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... 
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING 
TO 6 AM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 
  30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas around 8 ft expected. 
  For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts 
  up to 40 kt and seas around 10 ft expected. For the second 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 11 ft expected.

* WHERE...Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from until 
  3 PM AKST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this 
  afternoon to 6 PM AKST this evening. For the second Small 
  Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ031-010545-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-260301T0600Z/
Stephens Passage-
1243 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Stephens Passage.

* WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM AKST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ641-642-661-663-010545-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-260301T1500Z/
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM-
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM-
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM-
1243 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM.

* WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ672-010300-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-260301T0300Z/
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM-
1243 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM.

* WHEN...From noon to 6 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ032>034-010545-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.260301T0000Z-260301T0600Z/
Northern Chatham Strait-Southern Chatham Strait-Frederick Sound-
1243 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...Northern Chatham Strait.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM AKST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ035-036-010545-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.260301T0000Z-260301T0900Z/
Sumner Strait-Clarence Strait-
1243 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...Sumner Strait and Clarence Strait.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to midnight AKST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ643-010545-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.260301T0000Z-260301T1500Z/
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM-
1243 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ012-013-010545-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.260301T0300Z-260301T1500Z/
Northern Lynn Canal-Southern Lynn Canal-
1243 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected.

* WHERE...Northern Lynn Canal and Southern Lynn Canal.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ644-671-010545-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.260301T0300Z-260301T0600Z/
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM-
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM-
1243 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 9 PM AKST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM and Cape 
  Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM.

* WHEN...From 6 PM to 9 PM AKST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ664-010545-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.260301T0300Z-260301T0900Z/
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM-
1243 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight AKST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ651-010545-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0079.260301T0900Z-260301T1500Z/
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM-
1243 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 AM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM.

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

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

855 
WHAK77 PAJK 282346
MWWAJK

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
246 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

PKZ662-010800-
/O.EXP.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-260301T0000Z/
/O.CON.PAJK.GL.W.0049.260301T0000Z-260301T0300Z/
/O.EXT.PAJK.SC.Y.0079.260301T0300Z-260301T1200Z/
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM-
246 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 AM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 30 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 13 ft expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected.

* WHERE...Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM AKST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 3 AM AKST 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ012-010800-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.260301T0300Z-260301T1500Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.GL.W.0050.260301T1500Z-260302T0300Z/
Northern Lynn Canal-
246 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM AKST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 
  kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, 
  north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected.

* WHERE...Northern Lynn Canal.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 
  6 AM AKST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM AKST 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ013-010800-
/O.EXT.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.260301T0300Z-260301T1800Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.GL.W.0050.260301T1800Z-260302T0300Z/
Southern Lynn Canal-
246 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM AKST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, north 
  winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected.

* WHERE...Southern Lynn Canal.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 
  9 AM AKST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 6 PM AKST 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ031-010800-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-260301T0600Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.SC.Y.0080.260301T1800Z-260302T0300Z/
Stephens Passage-
246 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 
  25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For the second Small Craft 
  Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Stephens Passage.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM AKST 
  this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM 
  to 6 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ032-010800-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.260301T0000Z-260301T0600Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.SC.Y.0080.260301T1800Z-260302T0300Z/
Northern Chatham Strait-
246 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 10 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the second Small Craft 
  Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Chatham Strait.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM AKST 
  this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM 
  to 6 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ643-010800-
/O.EXT.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.260301T0000Z-260301T1200Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.SC.Y.0080.260301T1800Z-260302T0300Z/
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM-
246 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. 
  For the second Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM AKST 
  Sunday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 6 PM 
  AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ671-010800-
/O.EXT.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.260301T0300Z-260301T0900Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.SC.Y.0080.260301T1800Z-260302T0300Z/
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM-
246 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the second Small 
  Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this 
  evening to midnight AKST tonight. For the second Small Craft 
  Advisory, from 9 AM to 6 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ033-034-010800-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.260301T0000Z-260301T0600Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.SC.Y.0080.260301T2100Z-260302T0300Z/
Southern Chatham Strait-Frederick Sound-
246 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 
  30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. For 
  the second Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with 
  gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Southern Chatham Strait and Frederick Sound.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM AKST 
  this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from noon 
  to 6 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ663-010800-
/O.EXT.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-260301T1200Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.SC.Y.0080.260301T2100Z-260302T0300Z/
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM-
246 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 
  to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. For the 
  second Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM AKST 
  Sunday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from noon to 6 PM 
  AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ664-010800-
/O.EXT.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.260301T0300Z-260301T1200Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.SC.Y.0080.260301T2100Z-260302T0300Z/
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM-
246 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 AM AKST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. 
  For the second Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this 
  evening to 3 AM AKST Sunday. For the second Small Craft 
  Advisory, from noon to 6 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ644-010800-
/O.EXT.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.260301T0300Z-260301T1200Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.SC.Y.0080.260302T0000Z-260302T0300Z/
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM-
246 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 AM AKST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 6 PM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 
  to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. 
  For the second Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this 
  evening to 3 AM AKST Sunday. For the second Small Craft 
  Advisory, from 3 PM to 6 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ022-010800-
/O.NEW.PAJK.SC.Y.0080.260301T1800Z-260302T0300Z/
Cross Sound-
246 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Cross Sound.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ021-010800-
/O.EXB.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.260301T1200Z-260302T0300Z/
Icy Strait-
246 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast wind to 30 kt, west of Sisters Island. 

* WHERE...Icy Strait.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ053-010800-
/O.EXB.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.260301T1500Z-260302T0300Z/
Yakutat Bay-
246 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Yakutat Bay.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ652-010800-
/O.EXB.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.260301T1500Z-260302T0000Z/
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM-
246 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ641-661-010800-
/O.EXT.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-260301T1800Z/
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM-
246 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 ft.

* WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM and Dixon 
  Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ642-010800-
/O.EXT.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-260301T1200Z/
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM-
246 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 ft.

* WHERE...Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ651-010800-
/O.EXT.PAJK.SC.Y.0079.260301T0900Z-260302T0300Z/
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM-
246 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 PM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ035-036-010800-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.260301T0000Z-260301T0900Z/
Sumner Strait-Clarence Strait-
246 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...Sumner Strait and Clarence Strait.

* WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ672-010300-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-260301T0300Z/
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM-
246 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* WHERE...Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM.

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

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

493 
WHAK77 PAJK 010253
MWWAJK

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
553 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

PKZ662-011100-
/O.EXP.PAJK.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260301T0300Z/
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0079.260301T0300Z-260301T1200Z/
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM-
553 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 ft expected.

* WHERE...Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ672-010400-
/O.EXP.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-260301T0300Z/
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM-
553 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

$$

PKZ012-011100-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.260301T0300Z-260301T1500Z/
/O.CON.PAJK.GL.W.0050.260301T1500Z-260302T0300Z/
Northern Lynn Canal-
553 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 
  kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, 
  north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected.

* WHERE...Northern Lynn Canal.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM AKST Sunday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ013-011100-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.260301T0300Z-260301T1800Z/
/O.CON.PAJK.GL.W.0050.260301T1800Z-260302T0300Z/
Southern Lynn Canal-
553 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST
SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, north 
  winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected.

* WHERE...Southern Lynn Canal.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM AKST Sunday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 6 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ031-032-011100-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-260301T0600Z/
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0080.260301T1800Z-260302T0300Z/
Stephens Passage-Northern Chatham Strait-
553 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM AKST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 
  25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For the second Small Craft 
  Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Stephens Passage.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM AKST 
  this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM 
  to 6 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ643-011100-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-260301T1200Z/
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0080.260301T1800Z-260302T0300Z/
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM-
553 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST
SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM AKST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. 
  For the second Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM AKST 
  Sunday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 6 PM 
  AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ671-011100-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.260301T0300Z-260301T0900Z/
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0080.260301T1800Z-260302T0300Z/
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM-
553 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM AKST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the second Small 
  Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until midnight AKST 
  tonight. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 6 
  PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ033-034-011100-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-260301T0600Z/
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0080.260301T2100Z-260302T0300Z/
Southern Chatham Strait-Frederick Sound-
553 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM AKST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 
  30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. For 
  the second Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with 
  gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Southern Chatham Strait and Frederick Sound.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM AKST 
  this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from noon 
  to 6 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ663-011100-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-260301T1200Z/
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0080.260301T2100Z-260302T0300Z/
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM-
553 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST
SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM AKST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 
  to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. For the 
  second Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM AKST 
  Sunday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from noon to 6 PM 
  AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ664-011100-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.260301T0300Z-260301T1200Z/
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0080.260301T2100Z-260302T0300Z/
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM-
553 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST
SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM AKST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. 
  For the second Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM AKST 
  Sunday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from noon to 6 PM 
  AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ644-011100-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.260301T0300Z-260301T1200Z/
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0080.260302T0000Z-260302T0300Z/
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM-
553 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST
SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 6 PM AKST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 
  to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. 
  For the second Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM AKST 
  Sunday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM to 6 PM 
  AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ035-036-010900-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-260301T0900Z/
Sumner Strait-Clarence Strait-
553 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...Sumner Strait and Clarence Strait.

* WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ641-661-011100-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-260301T1800Z/
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM-
553 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 ft.

* WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM and Dixon 
  Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ642-011100-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-260301T1200Z/
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM-
553 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 ft.

* WHERE...Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ651-011100-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0079.260301T0900Z-260302T0300Z/
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM-
553 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 PM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ021-011100-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.260301T1200Z-260302T0300Z/
Icy Strait-
553 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM AKST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast wind to 30 kt, west of Sisters Island.

* WHERE...Icy Strait.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ053-011100-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.260301T1500Z-260302T0300Z/
Yakutat Bay-
553 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AKST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Yakutat Bay.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ652-011100-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0078.260301T1500Z-260302T0000Z/
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM-
553 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM AKST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PKZ022-011100-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0080.260301T1800Z-260302T0300Z/
Cross Sound-
553 PM AKST Sat Feb 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM AKST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Cross Sound.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Southeast Alaska Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Juneau AK
945 PM AKST Fri Feb 27 2026

.UPDATE.../For 06z TAF Issuance/
Scattered snow showers are continuing across SE AK, as onshore
flow has persisted with more strength than previously anticipated
in the wake of the disintegration of the previous low. CIGS and
VIS as a result are in fluctuation across SE AK, with VFR and
MVFR conditions giving way at times to IFR when a stronger snow
shower moves through a site.

This will change as still another system moves into SE AK on
Saturday. By late Saturday morning into Saturday afternoon,
snowfall will have gotten heavy enough to bring CIGS down to
1-2kt feet, and VIS will have fallen to 1/2-2SM across much of
the area; though the system's more southern trajectory will ensure
that the far northern panhandle sites will be spared the worst of
the CIG and VIS restrictions. The snow will be heaviest Saturday
afternoon, before beginning to lighten up from north to South
Saturday evening, bringing improving trends to CIGS and VIS,
although precip will hold on longer in the southern panhandle.
CIGS and VIS trend downward once more across the central and
southern panhandle on Sunday as another system arrives.

&&

.SYNOPSIS...

Key Messages:

- Snow showers continue to taper off from north to south through
  Friday evening. Localized heavier showers and gusty winds are
  expected.

- Impactful snowfall event beginning on Saturday for portions of
  the northern and central panhandle. A Winter Storm Warning is in
  effect for Saturday for total snow accumulations of 6 to 10
  inches. A winter storm watch has been issued for a follow up
  snow event for the central panhandle Sunday with an additional
  6 to 12 inches possible.

- Potentially impactful snow to continue to shift northward
  through the panhandle Monday into Tuesday with a transition to
  rain likely for portions of the southern panhandle as another
  storm moves into the gulf.

&&

.SHORT TERM...Weak low pressure off the coast of Baranof Island
and cold temperatures that pushed in from the north have kept
ocean effect snow showers and cloud cover over the central areas
today. The light scattered to numerous snow showers will continue
to pass over the region Friday night with new accumulations of up
to 2 inches. These widely scattered accumulations are separate
from the next systems set to affect the area. Through Saturday
morning, a low will track eastward across the central gulf while
deepening. This will bring steady accumulating snow to the area
with rates increasing through the afternoon.

As the low center tracks eastward through Saturday afternoon and
evening, south to southwest wind will cause temperatures to warm
over the southern outer coast with a mix or change to rain. Some
areas near the low center could see gusts to around 35 mph and
will need to monitor for potentially higher. Snow will then end on
the NW side of the low, from Sitka to Juneau northward Saturday
night. Winter storm warnings and advisories have been issued for
Gustavus to POW and Hyder. Areas to the north (Yakutat, Haines,
Skagway) are currently expected to see less than 2 inches on
Saturday. For the Ketchikan and Metlakatla areas, 1-3 inches of
accumulation is possible before they see mixing with rain
Saturday afternoon.

Moisture will decrease overnight Saturday across the south, but
then redevelop on Sunday as another system moves in. The rain/snow
line will likely hover in vicinity of Sumner Strait Sunday into
Monday with potential additional heavy snow for the Petersburg and
Wrangell areas and lighter snow northward. A separate low
pressure system looks to affect the region on Tuesday with
potential for snow to push northward again.

.LONG TERM...Winter continues to flex its muscles this weekend and
into early next week with more snow and cold temperatures. An upper
level trough over the interior will help to anchor high pressure at
the surface and drive colder continental air into the northern inner
channels. While the surface ridge does not look to be excessively
strong (around 1040 mb), the important thing to note is the upper
level support and overall staying power. This upper level pattern
will also steer more storms and short wave features into the
panhandle overall, being a classic setup for overrunning to bring
ample snow to a majority of the panhandle. After the first influx of
snow impacts the panhandle Saturday, there will be a brief lull
and/or decrease in rates, particularly for the northern panhandle,
before it ramps up again Sunday into Monday. The key question,
particularly for Sunday into Monday, is how far south the arctic
boundary stays entrenched.

There is relatively good model agreement on this boundary setting up
in the vicinity of Sumner Strait by the start of the long range
forecast period and hovering around that area to start the week.
Wavering of this rain snow line could lead to highly variable snow
amounts as well as snow characteristic in terms of being light and
fluffy or wet and otherwise harder to deal with. While communities
north of Sumner Strait will likely see light and fluffy snow
throughout this period, Petersburg and Wrangell as well as
northern parts of Prince of Wales Island will be watched very
closely in this regard. A winter storm watch has been issued for
Petersburg and Wrangell as they remain in the cross hairs for the
tail end of the first batch of snow mentioned in the short range
discussion, and another surge of moisture Sunday afternoon into
Monday.

South of Sumner Strait, a quick transition to a rain snow mix and
rain is expected with very little to no snow expected at this time
for Annette Island, Ketchikan, and southern Prince of Wales Island.
This will be looked at in greater detail and adjusted as necessary
based upon how the forecast plays out with the arctic boundary on
Saturday.

For the panhandle north of Sumner Strait, temperatures and dew
points are expected to remain low enough to maintain snow throughout
the period, and likely be lighter and more fluffy. While the
heaviest snow rates are expected to impact the central panhandle,
light to moderate snow will slide northward through the beginning
of the week. For more information on any expected marine impacts
in the forecast period, see the marine discussion below. Stay
tuned for further forecast updates for this active pattern.

&&

.AVIATION...Snow showers across the panhandle are becoming fewer
in number and intensity, and are mainly concentrated along the
outer coast from Baranof Island southward this afternoon. Vis and
ceilings with these showers continue to rapidly change flying
conditions as they move through an area with VFR conditions one
minute becoming IFR or even LIFR 15 min later before rebounding
back to VFR or MVFR once the shower passes. Ceilings down to 2000
ft are also being encountered from Gustavus and Hoonah down to
Angoon this afternoon due to weaker westerly flow over the gulf
overrunning cold air outflow in the inner channels this afternoon
producing a large area of cloud cover over the central and
northern inner channels. Expect most areas in the south to become
mostly VFR into tonight while the northern inner channels will
likely keep ceilings around 2000 to 4000 ft through the night.
Into tonight another area of snow showers is expected to move in
from Cape Fairweather southward that may bring more periods of
MVFR or IFR conditions as more snow moves in.

Into tomorrow, a new weather system is moving in from the west
that will start to spread snow over most of the area from Cape
Fairweather southward Saturday morning. Expect ceilings to drop
to 2500 to 1000 ft and vis to drop to 1 to 2 miles for many areas
as snow starts Saturday morning and increasing in intensity
through the day. Winds will not really be a factor until Saturday
afternoon when some low level wind shear starts to show up over
the southern panhandle and outer coast. This will be some
directional and speed shear due to winds at 2000 ft coming out of
the SW at 30 to 40 kt while sea level winds may still be SE at 15
kt or less.

&&

.MARINE...
Outside (Gulf and Coastal Waters): Winds continue to weaken this
afternoon across the Gulf and outside waters with observations
across the area reporting moderate to fresh breezes. Sea state has
also been on the downward trend with Gulf water buoys. This
diminished winds and sea state is expected to increase though
heading into tonight and tomorrow as the next low works north into
the Gulf of Alaska. This low is expected to bring fresh to strong
breezes to the Outer Coast along with a building sea state. Seas are
expected to build up to 10-14 ft south of Cape Edgecumbe as this
next low moves into the area. Farther north, seas are expected to be
less significant. The swell direction is expected to remain out of
the S-SW direction during this time. Another low is expected to move
into the area Sunday into Monday bringing more active weather to the
outside waters.

Inside (Inner Channels): Outflow conditions across the Inner
Channels continues to weaken this afternoon as observations across
the area show weakening winds. These winds are expected to diminish
through the rest of the afternoon before starting to trend up again
in response to an approaching low moving into the Gulf of Alaska.
Winds in the Inner Channels are expected to get up to fresh to
strong breezes with this next system for Saturday into Sunday. But
some pockets of near gales to gales could still be possible,
especially through areas of narrow terrain. With an Arctic boundary
expected to set up, parts of the Inner Channels will be out of the
north while locations to the south of this boundary will be out of
the south as this next system approaches. Another low is expected to
move into the area for Sunday into Monday which will bring more
active weather to the Inner Channels.

&&

.AJK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PUBLIC...Winter Storm Warning from 6 AM to 9 PM AKST Saturday for
     AKZ320>322.
     Winter Weather Advisory from 6 AM to 6 PM AKST Saturday for
     AKZ323.
     Winter Weather Advisory from 6 AM to 9 PM AKST Saturday for
     AKZ324-327-328.
     Winter Storm Warning from 6 AM to 11 PM AKST Saturday for AKZ325-
     326-329.
     Winter Storm Watch from Sunday morning through Monday morning
     for AKZ326-329.
     Winter Storm Warning from noon Saturday to noon AKST Sunday for
     AKZ331.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory for PKZ031-033-034-641-642-661>663.

&&

SHORT TERM...Ferrin
LONG TERM...STJ
AVIATION...GFS
MARINE...SF

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