Special Weather Statement
A frontal system will bring a wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet,
and snow to coastal Bristol Bay this morning. Periods of light
freezing rain will continue around the Dillingham area through
late Wednesday morning. Ice accumulations of a light glaze are
possible. Steady precipitation is expected to taper off by late
morning; however, pockets of light freezing drizzle will remain
possible through around noon.
From: Feb 18, 2026 17:31
Until: Feb 18, 2026 20:15
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 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
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta, Western Capes, Northern Bristol Bay
Coast, and Inland Bristol Bay.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less due to
blowing snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday
evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The areas most affected will be coastal
communities along the Kuskokwim Delta and Bristol Bay regions.
Winds begin to slowly diminish Saturday morning, which in turn
will decrease blowing snow potential.
From: Jan 09, 2026 20:52
Until: Jan 10, 2026 12:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta, Western Capes, Northern Bristol Bay
Coast, and Inland Bristol Bay.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less due to
blowing snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday
evening and Friday morning commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The areas most affected will be coastal
communities along the Kuskokwim Delta and Bristol Bay regions.
Winds begin to slowly diminish Saturday morning, which in turn
will decrease blowing snow potential.
From: Jan 09, 2026 11:57
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 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 09, 2026 11:58
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
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 12:37
Until: Jan 07, 2026 15:00
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
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
