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From: Feb 19, 2026 17:46
Until: Feb 19, 2026 18:46
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and freezing rain expected. Total snow accumulations
up to 2 inches. Ice accumulations up to a light glaze.
* WHERE...Bristol Bay Borough (Naknek and King Salmon), Inland
Bristol Bay, Lake Iliamna, Nila Vena, Nanvarpak, Northern Bristol
Bay Coast, and Western Capes.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A complex weather system continues moving
through the region the rest of today into Saturday. Snowfall will
transition to freezing rain by this evening. Temperatures warm
above freezing by Saturday morning, transitioning freezing rain to
rain.
From: Feb 14, 2026 01:56
Until: Feb 14, 2026 18:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...A wintry mix is expected becoming rain by Saturday morning.
* WHERE...Central Alaska Peninsula and Northern Alaska Peninsula.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Snow and rain could make travel very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A complex weather system continues moving
through the region the rest of today into Saturday. A transition
to freezing rain this evening will become rain as temperatures
warm above freezing by Saturday morning.
From: Feb 14, 2026 01:56
Until: Feb 14, 2026 15:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and freezing rain expected. Total snow accumulations
up to 2 inches. Ice accumulations up to a light glaze.
* WHERE...Bristol Bay Borough (Naknek and King Salmon), Inland
Bristol Bay, Lake Iliamna, Nila Vena, Nanvarpak, Northern Bristol
Bay Coast, and Western Capes.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A complex weather system continues moving
through the region the rest of this evening into Saturday.
Freezing rain and snow will transition to rain as temperatures
warm above freezing by Saturday morning.
From: Feb 14, 2026 06:59
Until: Feb 14, 2026 15:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 25 below.
* WHERE...Chignik and Southern Alaska Peninsula.
* 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 30 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these
temperatures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Similar wind chills to last night are
expected tonight into tomorrow morning. Confidence is increasing
that temperatures and wind chills will warm by Thursday.
From: Jan 12, 2026 21:17
Until: Jan 13, 2026 15:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 to 50 below.
* WHERE...Bristol Bay region, Kuskokwim Valley East, Lime Village,
and Northern Alaska Peninsula.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these
temperatures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills may warm a little across Bristol
Bay on Tuesday as clouds move in, but confidence is greater that a
storm moving in on Thursday will bring much warmer conditions.
From: Jan 12, 2026 21:17
Until: Jan 13, 2026 15:15
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 35 below.
* WHERE...Port Heiden.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these
temperatures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest conditions are forecast tonight
and tomorrow morning as temperatures continue to drop and winds
increase. Confidence is increasing that temperatures and wind
chills will warm by Thursday.
From: Jan 12, 2026 21:17
Until: Jan 13, 2026 15:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as -50F.
* WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley, Central Alaska Peninsula, Northern
Alaska Peninsula, Bristol Bay Borough (Naknek and King Salmon),
Inland Bristol Bay, and Lake Iliamna / Nila Vena / Nanvarpak.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.
Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged
exposure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Air temperatures will continue to remain
around -10 to -20 degrees along the coast and as low as -20 to -30
degrees inland. Winds as high as 20 mph will bring widespread
areas of frigid wind chills to -50F or lower. The coldest wind
chills are expected for the Lower Kuskokwim Valley. Wind chills
will improve by tomorrow, but another round of cold temperatures
and wind chills is expected early next week.
From: Jan 10, 2026 13:02
Until: Jan 11, 2026 03:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as -50F.
* WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley, Central Alaska Peninsula, Northern
Alaska Peninsula, Bristol Bay Borough (Naknek and King Salmon),
Inland Bristol Bay, and Lake Iliamna / Nila Vena / Nanvarpak.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.
Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged
exposure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Air temperatures will continue to remain
around -10 to -20 degrees along the coast and as low as -20 to -30
degrees inland. Winds as high as 20 mph will bring widespread
areas of frigid wind chills to -50F or lower. The coldest wind
chills are expected for the Lower Kuskokwim Valley. Wind chills
will improve by tomorrow, but another round of cold temperatures
and wind chills is expected early next week.
From: Jan 09, 2026 23:46
Until: Jan 10, 2026 16:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as -40 to -60. For Pilot Point
and Port Heiden, very cold wind chills as low as -30 to -45.
* WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley, Kuskokwim Delta, Western Capes,
Bristol Bay, and Northern and Central Alaska Peninsula.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Air temperatures will continue to remain
around -10 to -25 degrees along the coast and as low as -30 to -40
degrees inland. An increase in wind today to as high as 20 mph
inland and 40 mph along the coast will bring widespread areas of
frigid wind chills, with the wind chills to -55 or lower. Gusty
winds may loft snow on the ground, potentially reducing visibility
to one-half mile or less at times. Coldest wind chills expected
for inland Kuskokwim Delta and interior Bristol Bay. Confidence is
low for when this cold air outbreak will end, as there is a chance
that bitterly cold conditions could continue through early next
week.
From: Jan 08, 2026 21:51
Until: Jan 10, 2026 02:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as -40 to -60. For Pilot Point
and Port Heiden, very cold wind chills as low as -30 to -45.
* WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley, Kuskokwim Delta, Western Capes,
Bristol Bay, and Northern and Central Alaska Peninsula.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Air temperatures will continue to remain
around -10 to -25 degrees along the coast and as low as -30 to -40
degrees inland. An increase in wind beginning Thursday as high as
20 mph inland and 40 mph along the coast will bring widespread
areas of frigid wind chills, with the wind chills to -55 or lower.
Gusty winds may loft snow on the ground, potentially reducing
visibility to one-half mile or less at times. Coldest wind chills
expected for inland Kuskokwim Delta and interior Bristol Bay.
Confidence is low for when this cold air outbreak will end, as
there is a chance that bitterly cold conditions could continue
through early next week.
From: Jan 08, 2026 03:22
Until: Jan 09, 2026 02:00
Special Weather Statement
A Bering Sea low and a North Pacific low will bring snow and
strong winds to the Alaska Peninsula beginning Friday evening.
About 3-6 inches of snow is forecast for Central Alaska Peninsula,
with north to northeasterly winds gusting as high as 35-45 mph
from Friday night into Saturday. Blowing snow may reduce
visibility below one mile at times, though confidence is lower
regarding whether winds will be strong enough to significantly
reduce visibility to below one-half mile. Prepare for difficult
travel and stay tuned for forecast updates.
From: Jan 08, 2026 14:40
Until: Jan 09, 2026 02:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as -40 to -60. For Pilot Point
and Port Heiden, very cold wind chills as low as -30 to -45.
* WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley, Kuskokwim Delta, Western Capes,
Bristol Bay, and Northern and Central Alaska Peninsula.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Air temperatures will continue to remain
around -10 to -25 degrees along the coast and as low as -30 to -40
degrees inland. An increase in wind beginning Thursday as high as
20 mph inland and 40 mph along the coast will bring widespread
areas of frigid wind chills, with the wind chills to -55 or lower.
Coldest wind chills expected for inland Kuskokwim Delta and
interior Bristol Bay. Confidence is low for when this cold air
outbreak will end, as there is a chance that bitterly cold
conditions could continue through early next week.
From: Jan 07, 2026 23:50
Until: Jan 08, 2026 15:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as -40 to -60. For Pilot Point
and Port Heiden, very cold wind chills as low as -30 to -45.
* WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley, Kuskokwim Delta, Western Capes,
Bristol Bay, and Northern and Central Alaska Peninsula.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Air temperatures will steadily drop through
tonight night, reaching as low as -30 to -40 degrees. Beginning
this evening, sustained winds as high as 20-30 mph will bring
widespread areas of frigid wind chills, with the wind chills to
-55 or lower. Coldest wind chills expected for inland Kuskokwim
Delta and interior Bristol Bay. Confidence is low for when this
cold air outbreak will end, as there is a chance that bitterly
cold conditions could continue through early next week.
From: Jan 07, 2026 11:58
Until: Jan 08, 2026 02:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as -40 to -55. For Pilot Point
and Port Heiden, very cold wind chills as low as -30 to -45.
* WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley, Kuskokwim Delta, Western Capes,
Bristol Bay, and Northern and Central Alaska Peninsula.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 6 PM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Air temperatures will steadily drop through
Wednesday night, reaching as low as -30 to -40 degrees. Beginning
Wednesday evening, sustained winds as high as 20-30 mph will bring
widespread areas of frigid wind chills, with the potential for
wind chills to -55 or lower. Confidence is low for when this cold
air outbreak will end, as there is a chance that bitterly cold
conditions could continue through early next week.
From: Jan 06, 2026 23:20
Until: Jan 07, 2026 15:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between
4 and 8 inches, with localized additional amounts of 10 to 18
inches from Port Alsworth to Igiugig. Winds gusting as high as 40
mph. Visibility reduced to one half mile or less at times.
* WHERE...Lime Village and the Lake Iliamna, Nila Vena, and
Nanvarpak areas
* WHEN...Until 11 AM AKST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could blow
around unsecured objects.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of stronger winds, especially around
Lake Iliamna, may produce blowing snow that could significantly
reduce visibility. The latest models are trending towards a
quicker end to snowfall, which may taper off by early Tuesday
morning.
From: Jan 05, 2026 23:39
Until: Jan 06, 2026 12:00
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Water levels as high as 5 to 8 ft above the normal
highest tide line.
* WHERE...Along the Northern Alaska Peninsula Coast from Pilot
Point to Egegik.
* WHEN...Until very early Tuesday morning. Highest water levels
expected during the high tide between 12pm and 5pm today.
* IMPACTS...Coastal flooding of low lying areas and erosion are
possible. For Pilot Point, these water levels may lead to
minor flooding for buildings along Dago Creek Road. For
Egegik, water may approach buildings along the shoreline.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds will gust as high
as 40 to 50 mph this afternoon. These strong winds will
coincide with the high tide, leading to coastal water levels
as high as 5-8 ft above the normal highest tide line.
From: Jan 06, 2026 01:13
Until: Jan 06, 2026 10:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Water levels as high as 4 to 7 ft above the normal
highest tide line.
* WHERE...Along the Alaska Peninsula Coast from Nelson Lagoon to
Port Heiden.
* WHEN...Until very early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...High surf may lead to coastal erosion and elevated
water levels of low lying areas along the coast.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southwesterly winds will gust as
high as 65 to 75 mph today. The strong winds will increase
wave heights along the Bering Sea side of the Alaska Peninsula
coast, leading to rough seas and high surf. The high surf and
wave heights may lead to areas of coastal erosion and elevated
water levels in low-lying areas, especially during the high
tide cycle early this afternoon.
From: Jan 06, 2026 01:13
Until: Jan 06, 2026 10:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between
2 and 6 inches. Ice accumulations around a light glaze possible
for Bristol Bay Borough.
* WHERE...Bristol Bay Borough (Naknek and King Salmon), Inland
Bristol Bay, and Northern Bristol Bay Coast.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility reductions in blowing snow are
remain.
From: Jan 05, 2026 23:39
Until: Jan 06, 2026 06:00
