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3NM NNW Anchorage International Airport AK

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High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.

Water temperature forecast is experimental.

Last Update: 3:34 am AKDT May 21, 2026
Forecast Valid: 11am AKDT May 21, 2026-6pm AKDT May 27, 2026

Synopsis: A front in the western Gulf tracks east across the Gulf through Thu afternoon.

Today

SE wind 5 to 10 kt, with gusts as high as 25 kt. Scattered showers. Seas 1 to 3 ft.

Tonight

S wind 5 to 10 kt becoming SE after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 kt. Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

Friday

S wind around 10 kt. Scattered showers. Seas around 2 ft.

Friday Night

Variable winds 5 kt or less. A chance of rain before 1am. Seas 1 to 2 ft.

Saturday

Variable winds 5 kt or less. Scattered showers between 1pm and 4pm. Seas around 1 ft.

Saturday Night

Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly cloudy. Seas around 1 ft.

Sunday

Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly cloudy. Seas around 1 ft.

Sunday Night

Variable winds 5 kt or less. Partly cloudy. Seas around 1 ft.

Memorial Day

Variable winds 5 kt or less. Partly sunny. Seas around 1 ft.

*Notices:

This forecast is for a single location. For safety concerns, mariners should be aware of the weather over a larger area. Forecast information for a larger area can be found within the zone forecast and the NDFD graphics.
The forecast conditions at a particular point may not exceed the criteria of a Small Craft Advisory, Gale, Storm etc. These watches/warnings/advisories are issued for the entire zone in which the point resides and mariners should act accordingly.

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