Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Kotzebue Sound greater than 10 NM (PKZ855) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Kotzebue Sound greater than 10 NM (PKZ855)
Issued by: National Weather Service Fairbanks, AK
Last Update: 347 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 2026


Today: E winds 20 kt.

Tonight: E winds 15 kt.

Sat: E winds 15 kt.

Sat Night: E winds 15 kt.

Sun: E winds 20 kt.

Sun Night: E winds 25 kt. Blowing snow.

Mon: NE winds 20 kt.

Tue: N winds 15 kt.







Zone Forecast: Kotzebue Sound greater than 10 NM (PKZ855)

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