Wind Advisory
* WHAT...North to west winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected. Wind chills as low as zero degrees.
* WHERE...Seward (and vicinity) and Whittier.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result. Cold wind chills as low as zero degrees
could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
taken.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds have peaked and will begin a slow
process of diminishing tonight through Saturday night.
From: Feb 20, 2026 23:23
Until: Feb 21, 2026 03:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold temperatures as low as 20 to 35 below expected.
* WHERE...Anchorage and Eagle River (all elevations), East Turnagain
Arm, Lower Matanuska Valley, NW Kenai Peninsula, Skilak Lake,
Interior Kenai Peninsula, and Turnagain Pass.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 4 PM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.
From: Jan 07, 2026 17:26
Until: Jan 08, 2026 02:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 25 below.
* WHERE...SW Kenai Peninsula and Southern Kachemak Bay.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.
From: Jan 07, 2026 17:26
Until: Jan 08, 2026 02:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 25 below occurring.
* WHERE...Seward.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.
From: Jan 07, 2026 17:26
Until: Jan 08, 2026 02:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Breaking waves of 5 to 9 feet. West-southwest winds 20 to
30 mph with gusts of 30 to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Kachemak Bay, including the south side of Homer Spit.
* WHEN...1 AM Tuesday through 9 AM Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...1 AM Tuesday through 9 AM Wednesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water and light debris (such as small
rocks) may wash over portions of the Homer Spit Road. Minor
beach erosion is possible. Temperatures below freezing may lead
to the accumulation of ice on cold surfaces due to freezing
spray. The worst conditions are expected during the Tuesday
afternoon high tide cycle.
From: Jan 05, 2026 17:03
Until: Jan 07, 2026 18:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations
between 2 and 4 inches, mostly surrounding southern Kachemak Bay.
Winds gusting as high as 60 mph combined with snow will reduce
visibility to one half mile or less at times.
* WHERE...SW Kenai Peninsula and Southern Kachemak Bay.
* WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Tuesday evening commute.
From: Jan 07, 2026 01:40
Until: Jan 07, 2026 15:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches.
* WHERE...NW Kenai Peninsula and Skilak Lake.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Tuesday evening commute.
From: Jan 07, 2026 01:40
Until: Jan 07, 2026 15:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 30 mph along Turnagain Arm.
* WHERE...East Turnagain Arm, Portage, and Turnagain Pass.
* WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less due to
blowing snow. Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel
could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly
reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Tuesday evening commute.
From: Jan 07, 2026 01:40
Until: Jan 07, 2026 15:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches.
* WHERE...NW Kenai Peninsula and Skilak Lake.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.
From: Jan 06, 2026 17:40
Until: Jan 07, 2026 01:45
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 30 mph along Turnagain Arm.
* WHERE...East Turnagain Arm, Portage, and Turnagain Pass.
* WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less due to
blowing snow. Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel
could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly
reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Tuesday morning and evening commutes.
From: Jan 06, 2026 17:40
Until: Jan 07, 2026 01:45
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 9
inches, mostly surrounding southern Kachemak Bay. Winds gusting as
high as 50 mph combined with snow will reduce visibility to one
half mile or less at times.
* WHERE...SW Kenai Peninsula and Southern Kachemak Bay.
* WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.
From: Jan 06, 2026 17:40
Until: Jan 07, 2026 01:45
Special Weather Statement
A prolonged period of colder than average temperatures and gusty
northerly winds is expected to continue across much of Southcentral
over the next several days. Strong winds will be most favored
through mountain gaps and passes, including Broad Pass, Thompson
Pass, Resurrection Bay, Passage Canal and the Matanuska Valley.
Air temperatures will range from the negative 10s to 10s above as
Arctic air continues to build over the region, with the coldest
temperatures likely over interior valleys and where winds remain
light. Wind chill temperatures could dip as low as 10 to 20
degrees below zero at times, possibly even lower near Thompson
Pass.
Use caution while traveling outside and wear appropriate clothing
for very cold temperatures during outdoor activities. Stay tuned
for additional updates at weather.gov/AFC.
From: Dec 17, 2025 00:20
Until: Dec 17, 2025 15:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up
to 1 inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze to one tenth of
an inch.
* WHERE...Anchorage, Lower Matanuska Valley, NW Kenai Peninsula, SW
Kenai Peninsula, Skilak Lake, and Southern Susitna Valley.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A mix of freezing rain, rain, and snow will
continue this evening. Increasing east to northeast winds will
slowly warm temperatures above freezing on Sunday, resulting in a
transition to plain rain in most locations for any lingering
precipitation. Some spots could hold on to colder temperatures
for longer, where localized periods of freezing rain could persist
into of Sunday afternoon.
From: Nov 30, 2025 05:50
Until: Nov 30, 2025 14:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain and snow. Ice accumulations of a light glaze
to one tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Interior Kenai Peninsula and Turnagain Pass.
* WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of freezing rain and snow continue
across portions of interior Kenai Peninsula, including Turnagain
Pass. Temperatures will hover in the upper 20s to lower 30s before
winds increase and temperatures climb into the mid to upper 30s.
Pockets of light freezing rain or snow may linger into early
Sunday morning. Any rain on frozen or untreated surfaces may
create hazardous travel conditions.
From: Nov 30, 2025 05:50
Until: Nov 30, 2025 09:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up
to 1 inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze to one tenth of
an inch.
* WHERE...Anchorage, Lower Matanuska Valley, NW Kenai Peninsula, SW
Kenai Peninsula, Skilak Lake, and Southern Susitna Valley.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A mix of freezing rain and snow will begin
later today, progressing from Anchorage and the western Kenai
Peninsula into the Mat-Su Valleys through this evening.
Increasing east to northeast winds will slowly warm temperatures
above freezing on Sunday, resulting in a transition to plain rain
in most locations for any lingering precipitation. Some spots
could hold on to light winds colder temperatures for longer, where
localized periods of freezing rain could persist into much of
Sunday.
From: Nov 29, 2025 21:32
Until: Nov 30, 2025 06:15
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain and rain. Ice accumulations of a light glaze
to one tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Interior Kenai Peninsula and Turnagain Pass.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of freezing rain will overspread the
Eastern Kenai Peninsula beginning this afternoon. Temperatures
will hover in the upper 20s to lower 30s through this evening
before winds increase and temperatures climb into the mid to upper
30s. Any rain on frozen or untreated surfaces may create hazardous
travel conditions.
From: Nov 29, 2025 21:32
Until: Nov 30, 2025 06:00
Avalanche Warning
SABAFC
The following message is transmitted at the request of the
Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center.
...THE CHUGACH NATIONAL FOREST AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER HAS
ISSUED AN AVALANCHE WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: GIRDWOOD,
PORTAGE, WHITTIER, AND TURNAGAIN PASS FROM THURSDAY NOVEMBER 27
AT 12:00 PM TO FRIDAY NOVEMBER 28 AT 6:00 AM...
* WHAT...The backcountry avalanche danger is HIGH. Very dangerous
avalanche conditions exist.
* WHERE...For the Western Chugach and Kenai Mountains in and
around Girdwood, Portage Valley, Whittier, and Turnagain Pass.
* WHEN...In effect from Thursday 12:00 PM AKST through Friday 6:00
AM AKST.
* IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and strong winds will create widespread
areas of unstable snow. Both human triggered and natural large
avalanches are likely. Debris from avalanches above may run into
valley bottoms. Avalanche conditions will remain very dangerous
immediately after the snow finishes.
* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Travel in avalanche
terrain is NOT recommended. Backcountry travelers should stay
off of...and out from underneath...slopes steeper than 30
degrees. Avalanches may run long distances.
Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the
coverage area of this or any avalanche center.
For more information visit cnfaic.org.
From: Nov 27, 2025 15:40
Until: Nov 28, 2025 15:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Wintry mix of snow and rain expected. Total snow
accumulation of 2 to 6 inches.
* WHERE...Seward Highway from Primrose to Hope.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the holiday travel.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain and snow will persist through the
overnight hours across the interior Kenai Peninsula. Temperatures
are expected to fall back below freezing tonight. Any additional
rain and snow in addition to already wet surfaces refreezing may
result in slick conditions on any untreated surfaces. Please use
extra caution if traveling outside overnight, particularly on the
Seward Highway or Hope Cutoff Road.
From: Nov 27, 2025 21:07
Until: Nov 28, 2025 12:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Wintry mix of snow and rain expected. Total snow
accumulation of 6 to 14 inches.
* WHERE...Turnagain Pass.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the holiday travel.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain, with wet snow at the top of the pass,
will persist through the overnight hours through Turnagain Pass.
Temperatures are expected to fall back below freezing tonight. Any
additional rain and snow in addition to already wet surfaces
refreezing may result in slick conditions on any untreated
surfaces. Please use extra caution if traveling through the pass
through early Friday morning.
From: Nov 27, 2025 21:07
Until: Nov 28, 2025 12:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Wintry mix of snow, freezing rain, and rain expected. Total
snow accumulation up to one inch. Ice accumulation of a glaze up
to a tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Sterling Highway between Cooper Landing and Sterling,
including Jean Lake.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the holiday travel.
From: Nov 27, 2025 16:31
Until: Nov 28, 2025 00:15
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Wintry mix of snow and rain expected. Total snow
accumulation of 4 to 10 inches.
* WHERE...Seward Highway from Primrose to Hope.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the holiday travel.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will remain between approximately
1,200 ft and 1,600 ft. Snow will mix with or change to all rain
Thursday as temperatures climb into the mid 30s. Any rain on snow
covered surfaces may lead to ponding of water on roadways and
create hazardous travel conditions.
From: Nov 27, 2025 16:31
Until: Nov 28, 2025 00:15
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Wintry mix of snow and rain expected. Total snow
accumulation of 6 to 14 inches.
* WHERE...Turnagain Pass.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the holiday travel.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will remain between approximately
1,200 ft and 1,600 ft. Snow may mix with or change to all rain
Thursday as temperatures climb into the mid 30s. Any rain on snow
covered surfaces may lead to ponding of water on roadways and
create hazardous travel conditions.
From: Nov 27, 2025 16:31
Until: Nov 28, 2025 00:15
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain. Ice accumulation of a glaze up to a tenth of
an inch.
* WHERE...Sterling Highway Corridor from Sterling to Kasilof.
* WHEN...Until noon AKST today.
* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible.
Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could
impact the holiday travel.
From: Nov 27, 2025 16:31
Until: Nov 27, 2025 21:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain and snow expected. Total snow accumulation up
to 1 inch. Ice accumulation up to one tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Sterling Highway Corridor from south of Clam Gulch to west
of Homer.
* WHEN...Until noon AKST today.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the holiday travel.
From: Nov 27, 2025 16:31
Until: Nov 27, 2025 21:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain and snow expected. Total snow accumulation up
to 1 inch. Ice accumulation up to one tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Sterling Highway Corridor from south of Clam Gulch to west
of Homer.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the holiday travel.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A light wintry mix of precipitation will
develop late this afternoon and continue through Thursday.
Precipitation may begin as a period of light snow, but is expected
to transition to light freezing rain Wednesday evening as
temperatures climb to around freezing. Temperatures may climb
above freezing by late Thursday morning as southeasterly winds
increase. Any rain on frozen surfaces may create hazardous travel
conditions.
From: Nov 26, 2025 22:44
Until: Nov 27, 2025 14:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Wintry mix of snow, freezing rain, and rain expected. Total
snow accumulation up to one inch. Ice accumulation of a glaze up
to a tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Sterling Highway between Cooper Landing and Sterling,
including Jean Lake.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 AM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the holiday travel.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A light wintry mix of precipitation will
develop late tonight and continue through Thursday. Precipitation
may begin as a period of light snow, but is expected to transition
to light freezing rain Thursday morning as temperatures climb to
around freezing. Temperatures may climb above freezing Thursday
afternoon as easterly winds increase. Any rain on frozen surfaces
may create hazardous travel conditions.
From: Nov 26, 2025 22:44
Until: Nov 27, 2025 14:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Wintry mix of snow and rain expected. Total snow
accumulation of 6 to 12 inches.
* WHERE...Seward Highway from Primrose to Hope.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 AM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the holiday travel.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will develop by late this evening.
Snow is expected to become heavier overnight into Thursday
morning. Snow levels will slowly rise overnight to between 1,000
ft and 1,500 ft by Thursday morning. Snow may mix with or change
to all rain Thursday as temperatures climb into the mid 30s. Any
rain on snow covered surfaces may lead to ponding of water on
roadways and create hazardous travel conditions.
From: Nov 26, 2025 22:44
Until: Nov 27, 2025 14:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Wintry mix of snow and rain expected. Total snow
accumulation of 8 to 16 inches.
* WHERE...Turnagain Pass.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 AM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the holiday travel.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will develop by late this evening.
Snow is expected to become heavier overnight into Thursday
morning. Snow levels will slowly rise overnight to between 1,000
ft and 1,500 ft by Thursday morning. Snow may mix with or change
to all rain Thursday as temperatures climb into the mid 30s. Any
rain on snow covered surfaces may lead to ponding of water on
roadways and create hazardous travel conditions.
From: Nov 26, 2025 22:44
Until: Nov 27, 2025 14:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 35 mph in southern Kachemak Bay.
* WHERE...SW Kenai Peninsula and Southern Kachemak Bay.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Expect icy
conditions to develop throughout the day as wet roadways freeze
and snow accumulates.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A gradually cooling airmass will transition
rain to heavy wet snow this morning. Highest snow accumulations
expected along higher elevations such as Dimond Ridge, Nikolaevsk
and along Jakolof Bay Rd in southern Kachemak Bay.
From: Nov 21, 2025 14:29
Until: Nov 22, 2025 15:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet. West winds 20 to 25 mph
with gusts of 30 to 35 mph.
* WHERE...South side of the Homer Spit.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Water and light debris (such as small rocks) may wash
over portions of the Homer Spit Road. Minor beach erosion is
possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst conditions are expected late this
morning through mid afternoon, with high tide occurring around
230pm. Winds and waves will both gradually diminish during the
afternoon hours and conditions will improve as the tide goes
back out.
From: Nov 21, 2025 20:00
Until: Nov 22, 2025 03:00
