746 WWAK41 PAFC 301257 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 357 AM AKST Tue Dec 30 2025 AKZ725-301400- /O.CAN.PAFC.WW.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-251230T1400Z/ Southern Kenai Mtns- Including the cities of Seward 357 AM AKST Tue Dec 30 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snow has ended in Seward bringing an end to widespread low visibilities. However, north winds gusting to 25 to 35 mph today will continue to produce areas of blowing snow. $$ AKZ728-310130- /O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0012.251230T2000Z-251231T1500Z/ West Prince William Sound & Whittier- Including the cities of Whittier and Chenega 357 AM AKST Tue Dec 30 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Visibility one-quarter mile or less at times. West winds gusting 25 to 35 mph late this morning increasing to 45 to 60 mph tonight. * WHERE...Whittier. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, with white-out conditions at times. Snow drifts will pose a hazard to walking and driving. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue to fall this morning. As snow tapers off mid to late morning westerly winds will begin to strengthen. The dry and fluffy snow will be easily blown around, resulting in low visibilities and drifts. Winds will strengthen further this afternoon through tonight. There is some uncertainty in when the really low visibilities will end. There is a chance that blizzard conditions persist through the day Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ732-310130- /O.EXT.PAFC.WW.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-251231T0300Z/ Thompson Pass- Including the cities of Thompson Pass 357 AM AKST Tue Dec 30 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blowing snow. Visibility as low as one half mile at times. Northeast winds gusting 35 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass down to Keystone Canyon. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While snowfall will taper off early this morning, blowing and drifting snow along the Richardson Highway could continue to pose a hazard to those driving through the Pass. Low visibilities are not expected to be widespread, but stronger gusts of winds could lead to brief and temporary white-out conditions when driving. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ771-302000- /O.EXT.PAFC.WW.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-251230T2000Z/ Kodiak Island Northeast- Including the cities of Kodiak City, Port Lions, and Ouzinkie 357 AM AKST Tue Dec 30 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM AKST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Visibility as low as one half mile at times. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches. North to northwest winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Northeast end of Kodiak Island, including Kodiak City. * WHEN...Until 11 AM AKST this morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bands of snow will continue to move off the Gulf into the northeast end of Kodiak Island this morning. While snow intensity is generally light, the falling snow combined with strong and gusty winds will lead to brief low visibilities at times. Snow will taper off by late this morning, through areas of blowing and drifting snow will persist. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ Baines