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Marine and Coastal Impacts from Imelda; Unsettled Weather in the West

Swells and high surf from both Imelda and Humberto are expected to bring dangerous marine conditions and rip currents to much of the East Coast over the next several days. A series of Pacific frontal systems will bring waves of showers and thunderstorms to portions of northern California and the Pacific Northwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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Fairbanks, AK Local Forecast Office

2NM SSW Kotzebue AK

Marine Point Forecast

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    • Tuesday

      Tuesday:E wind 10 to 20 kt. A slight chance of rain after 4pm. Seas 2 to 4 ft.

      High: 37 °F

      E 20kt
      2-4ft

    • Tuesday Night

      Tuesday Night:E wind around 25 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Seas around 5 ft.

      Low: 32 °F

      E 25kt
      5ft

      Small Craft Advisory
      Small Craft Advisory

    • Wednesday

      Wednesday:E wind 20 to 25 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. Rain and snow likely before 10am, then a chance of rain. Seas 4 to 5 ft.

      High: 38 °F

      E 25kt
      4-5ft

    • Wednesday Night

      Wednesday Night:E wind around 15 kt. A chance of rain. Seas around 3 ft.

      Low: 33 °F

      E 15kt
      3ft

    • Thursday

      Thursday:E wind 5 to 10 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt in the morning. A chance of rain. Seas 1 to 2 ft.

      High: 38 °F

      E 10kt⇓
      1-2ft

    • Thursday Night

      Thursday Night:Variable winds 5 kt or less. A chance of rain. Seas 1 to 2 ft.

      Low: 33 °F

      Light Wind
      1-2ft

    • Friday

      Friday:ESE wind around 10 kt becoming N in the morning. A chance of rain. Seas around 2 ft.

      High: 38 °F

      ESE 10kt
      2ft

    • Friday Night

      Friday Night:NNW wind around 10 kt. A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Seas around 2 ft.

      Low: 31 °F

      NNW 10kt
      2ft

    • Saturday

      Saturday:N wind around 10 kt becoming ENE in the morning. A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Seas around 2 ft.

      High: 37 °F

      N 10kt
      2ft


High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.

Water temperature forecast is experimental.

Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point

Last Update: 4:17 am AKDT Sep 30, 2025
Forecast Valid: 4am AKDT Sep 30, 2025-6pm AKDT Oct 6, 2025

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Detailed Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH

Tuesday
E wind 10 to 20 kt. A slight chance of rain after 4pm. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Tuesday Night
E wind around 25 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Seas around 5 ft.
Wednesday
E wind 20 to 25 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. Rain and snow likely before 10am, then a chance of rain. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
Wednesday Night
E wind around 15 kt. A chance of rain. Seas around 3 ft.
Thursday
E wind 5 to 10 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt in the morning. A chance of rain. Seas 1 to 2 ft.
Thursday Night
Variable winds 5 kt or less. A chance of rain. Seas 1 to 2 ft.
Friday
ESE wind around 10 kt becoming N in the morning. A chance of rain. Seas around 2 ft.
Friday Night
NNW wind around 10 kt. A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Seas around 2 ft.
Saturday
N wind around 10 kt becoming ENE in the morning. A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Seas around 2 ft.

*Notices:

  1. 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.
  2. 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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Point Forecast: 66.86°N 162.64°W
Last Update: 4:17 am AKDT Sep 30, 2025
Forecast Valid: 4am AKDT Sep 30, 2025-6pm AKDT Oct 6, 2025
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