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- Accumulating snow expected for many areas of the panhandle Thursday into Friday. Winter storm warnings and Winter weather advisories have been issued for many areas. Click here for more details.
- Widespread strong cold outflow winds and freezing spray return for many marine areas starting as early as Friday in the north, and spreading southward into Saturday. See latest Marine Weather Statement for more information.
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Last Update: 321 PM AKST Wed Feb 18 2026
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5NM N Lincoln Island AK
Marine Zone Forecast
Synopsis: Light winds are forecasted Thursday with snow moving over the
region. Friday, outflow winds build, with gale force in northern
inner channels by Friday afternoon quickly spreading south
Friday night. Gale force winds and freezing spray will envelop
many northern and central inner channels through the weekend,
with storm force conditions likely in Lynn Canal by Sunday.
Outflow winds begin to subside Monday morning.
Tonight
N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Near point couverden N wind 25 kt becoming 15 kt late. Snow showers late.
Thu
N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Snow showers in the afternoon.
Thu Night
N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Snow showers.
Fri
N gale to 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Light freezing spray.
Fri Night
N gale to 45 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
Sat
N storm force wind to 50 kt. Freezing spray. Seas 10 ft.
Sun
N storm force wind to 50 kt. Heavy freezing spray. Seas 10 ft.
Mon
N gale to 35 kt. Seas 7 ft.
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