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
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...North to west winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected. A few isolated gusts to 70 mph are possible through the
rest of this morning. Wind chill readings dropping to zero to 15
below zero in the morning.
* WHERE...Seward (and vicinity) and Whittier.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result. The very cold wind chills as low as 15
below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions
are not taken.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will then very gradually diminish
through Saturday. The coldest wind chill temperatures will be this
morning and Saturday morning.
From: Feb 20, 2026 14:06
Until: Feb 21, 2026 01:30
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...North to west winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected. A few isolated gusts to 70 mph are possible tonight
through early Friday morning. Wind chill readings dropping to zero
to 15 below zero by Friday morning.
* WHERE...Seward (and vicinity) and Whittier.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result. The very cold wind chills as low as 15
below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions
are not taken.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will strengthen through the day today
and peak Thursday night through Friday morning. Winds will then
very gradually diminish through Saturday. The coldest wind chill
temperatures will be Friday morning through Saturday morning.
From: Feb 19, 2026 22:46
Until: Feb 20, 2026 14:15
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...North to west winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected. Wind chill readings dropping to zero to 15 below zero by
Friday morning.
* WHERE...Seward (and vicinity) and Whittier.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to 6 PM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result. The very cold wind chills as low as 15
below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions
are not taken.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will strengthen late tonight through
the day Thursday and peak Thursday night through Friday morning.
Winds will then very gradually diminish through Saturday. The
coldest wind chill temperatures will be Friday morning through
Saturday morning.
From: Feb 18, 2026 19:57
Until: Feb 19, 2026 15:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
30 inches possible. Highest snowfall totals expected at higher
elevations and near Portage Valley. Winds could gust as high as
40 mph.
* WHERE...East Turnagain Arm, SW Kenai Peninsula, NW Kenai
Peninsula, Skilak Lake, Interior Kenai Peninsula, Turnagain Pass,
and West Prince William Sound & Whittier.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel
treacherous. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday
evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will spread into the Kenai Peninsula and
Turnagain Arm from southeast to northwest throughout the afternoon
and evening on Friday and persist through Saturday, then gradually
end through Sunday morning. Most locations will likely see total
snowfall on the lower end of the expected range of amounts. A
corridor of more intense snowfall is likely across portions of the
Kenai Peninsula and Turnagain Arm. However, there remains a high
degree of uncertainty regarding where this axis of heavier snow
will develop.
From: Jan 08, 2026 21:56
Until: Jan 11, 2026 18:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow
accumulations between 5 and 10 inches possible. Winds could gust
as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Seward.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less due to
blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin by Friday afternoon and
combine with gusty north winds to cause significant blowing snow
and potential whiteout conditions. There is still a high degree
of uncertainty regarding the track of a system moving in from the
Gulf and for the timing and duration of heavier snowfall. Any
shift in the low track could lead to higher or lower snowfall
totals through Saturday night.
From: Jan 08, 2026 21:56
Until: Jan 09, 2026 16:00
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 this evening.
* 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 08, 2026 14:41
Until: Jan 09, 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 this evening.
* 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 08, 2026 14:41
Until: Jan 09, 2026 02:00
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...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.
From: Jan 08, 2026 14:41
Until: Jan 09, 2026 01:00
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 16:00
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...Until 4 PM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.
From: Jan 08, 2026 00:11
Until: Jan 08, 2026 16:00
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 16:00
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
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 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 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 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 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
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
