Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Prudhoe Bay, AK
March 28, 2024 4:49 AM AKDT (12:49 UTC) Change Location
Sunrise 7:15 AM Sunset 8:35 PM Moonrise 1:42 AM Moonset 4:26 AM |
PKZ240 Cape Halkett To Flaxman Island- 420 Am Akst Wed Mar 8 2023
.brisk wind advisory in effect from this evening through early Thursday morning - .
Today - SW winds 20 kt.
Tonight - W winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Thu - W winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Thu night - W winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Fri - W winds 15 kt.
Fri night - SE winds 20 kt.
Sat - SW winds 15 kt.
Sun - W winds 15 kt.
PKZ200 Norton Sound- 420 Am Akst Wed Mar 8 2023
Today - SW winds 20 kt. Freezing fog. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Tonight - N winds 20 kt.
Thu - N winds 10 kt.
Thu night - N winds 10 kt.
Fri - N winds 5 kt.
Fri night - N winds 10 kt.
Sat - N winds 15 kt.
Sun - N winds 20 kt.
Area Discussion for - Fairbanks, AK
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FXAK69 PAFG 281003 AFDAFG
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 203 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024
SYNOPSIS
Light snow will continue at times in the Interior. There have been some convective components to this snow which has resulted in briefly moderate snow and graupel. Otherwise, the West Coast is mostly quiet outside of some snow and wind on St. Lawrence Island.
The North Slope has been quieting down, though ongoing blizzard conditions are expected through about 10 AM for Point Thompson and Barter Island. Blowing snow will continue throughout the day, but winds will be weakening leading to gradual improvement.
DISCUSSION
Upper Levels and Analysis...
A weakening 503 decameter low in the Bering Sea, southwest of St.
Lawrence Island has provided snow and wind to the Island which will continue into tonight. Otherwise, a weak shortwave from the southeast which brought areas of snow to the Interior will continue to push up through the Brooks Range and North Slope by tonight. Tomorrow morning, a 513 decameter low will be pushing into Southwest Alaska with gusty winds, snow and blowing snow.
This does traverse into the Western Interior as a 518 decameter low by Friday evening with areas of light to moderate snow.
Lastly, a strengthening 510 decameter low will move towards the AK Peninsula by Saturday morning promoting heavy snow and strong winds from the West Coast through the Interior.
Surface Analysis...
Currently, a 999 mb low southwest of St. Lawrence Island is bringing strong winds to the Island with snow and blowing snow.
Visibilities have dropped down to 1/2 mile at times already.
Expect this to continue through the day today. Farther east, light snow and convective snow showers have developed in the Interior.
Expect snow on and off at times in the Interior as a wave of energy moves from south to north this morning. Expect strong wind gusts over 40 mph at times in Point Thompson and Barter Island with whiteout conditions this morning. Conditions will improve as the winds diminish after 10 AM. However, another round of light snow will move in tonight, though the winds will be much weaker, so blowing snow isn't much of a concern.
West Coast and Western Interior...
Outside of St. Lawrence Island, mostly quiet weather is expected today. High temperatures will be in the 20s and 30s from west to east with relatively weak winds. The only exception is St.
Lawrence Island where a front is stationed overhead bringing periods of snow and strong wind resulting in lowered visibility to 1/2 mile at times. A total of 2-4 inches of snow is expected through tonight before conditions gradually improve. A storm will be moving into SW AK tomorrow morning bringing periods of snow and gusty easterly winds in the Kuskokwim and Yukon Delta. Wind in the Bering Strait will turn north-northeasterly and strengthen through Friday and into this weekend as a result. Gale force winds are expected by Saturday afternoon which may promote some blowing snow from the Bering Strait south to the YK Delta.
Otherwise on Mainland, snow will traverse northward through the day on Friday with a second, stronger storm arriving on Saturday.
This will bring another round of heavy snow, gusty north to northeast winds and potentially near blizzard conditions along the coast. This looks to continue into Sunday before gradually clearing on Monday. Snowfall totals are being determined, but many areas along the coast and especially in the Western Interior have the potential to see several inches of snow through Sunday.
Winter Storm Watches have been posted from the YK Delta to Shageluk north to Kaltag.
Central and Eastern Interior...
Light snow and snow showers will be around this morning but will clear up as we head into the afternoon. In total, around an inch or less is expected in Fairbanks with a total of 1 to 3 inches expected north of Fairbanks and in the higher terrain. Moving forward, wind in the Alaska Range will be increasing tomorrow with strong southerly gap flow. Wind gusts may be around 60 to 70 mph at times through both Windy and Isabel Passes. This will promote plenty of downsloping, keeping the Interior mostly dry during the day time hours on Friday. However, we will have to monitor a strong front from a storm in SW Alaska which may provide some snow in the western and northern Central Interior as it pushes over the Alaska Range with southwest flow. We have issued Special Weather Statements for portions of the Central Interior and southern Alaska Range for snow, as well as High Wind Watches for the Northern Alaska Range Passes.
North Slope and Brooks Range...
The main story ongoing is strong wind and whiteout conditions for the Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast. This will continue through the morning before winds weaken later in the morning and this afternoon. Light snow will move over the Brooks Range today and into the North Slope this afternoon with up to 2 inches of snow expected from Wainwright south and east. Heading into Friday lingering light snow may be around during the morning southeast of Utqiagvik. Otherwise, most of Friday and Saturday should be quiet and dry. More active weather with widespread snow returns on Saturday Night and Sunday. Heavy snow is looking more likely on the southern slopes of the Brooks Range with this event.
Extended Forecast Days 4-7...
A very active pattern this weekend, especially on Sunday with a strong low moving into the Western Interior. Heavy snow and gusty winds look likely in the Western and Northern Interior and Brooks Range. Around the Tanana Valley, there will likely be chinooking to begin the day but as winds weaken over the Alaska Range, snow may try to move in during the afternoon and evening. At this time, there is a lot of uncertainty with snow amounts in the Fairbanks area. Nonetheless, winds do look to increase for much of the state with the Potential for Wind or Winter Weather Advisories to be issued. An active pattern looks to continue with much colder air, albeit brief, early next week. There will also be a few chances for snow next week as fronts try to move across the state.
Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...
Strong north-northeast winds develop in the Bering Strait and over Saint Lawrence Island Friday into Saturday. These continue through the day on Sunday.
AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
AK...Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ827.
Blizzard Warning for AKZ805.
PK...Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ801-802-816-817-850-853-854.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ805.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ806.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ813.
Gale Warning for PKZ815-861.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ851-859.
Gale Warning for PKZ860.
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 203 AM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024
SYNOPSIS
Light snow will continue at times in the Interior. There have been some convective components to this snow which has resulted in briefly moderate snow and graupel. Otherwise, the West Coast is mostly quiet outside of some snow and wind on St. Lawrence Island.
The North Slope has been quieting down, though ongoing blizzard conditions are expected through about 10 AM for Point Thompson and Barter Island. Blowing snow will continue throughout the day, but winds will be weakening leading to gradual improvement.
DISCUSSION
Upper Levels and Analysis...
A weakening 503 decameter low in the Bering Sea, southwest of St.
Lawrence Island has provided snow and wind to the Island which will continue into tonight. Otherwise, a weak shortwave from the southeast which brought areas of snow to the Interior will continue to push up through the Brooks Range and North Slope by tonight. Tomorrow morning, a 513 decameter low will be pushing into Southwest Alaska with gusty winds, snow and blowing snow.
This does traverse into the Western Interior as a 518 decameter low by Friday evening with areas of light to moderate snow.
Lastly, a strengthening 510 decameter low will move towards the AK Peninsula by Saturday morning promoting heavy snow and strong winds from the West Coast through the Interior.
Surface Analysis...
Currently, a 999 mb low southwest of St. Lawrence Island is bringing strong winds to the Island with snow and blowing snow.
Visibilities have dropped down to 1/2 mile at times already.
Expect this to continue through the day today. Farther east, light snow and convective snow showers have developed in the Interior.
Expect snow on and off at times in the Interior as a wave of energy moves from south to north this morning. Expect strong wind gusts over 40 mph at times in Point Thompson and Barter Island with whiteout conditions this morning. Conditions will improve as the winds diminish after 10 AM. However, another round of light snow will move in tonight, though the winds will be much weaker, so blowing snow isn't much of a concern.
West Coast and Western Interior...
Outside of St. Lawrence Island, mostly quiet weather is expected today. High temperatures will be in the 20s and 30s from west to east with relatively weak winds. The only exception is St.
Lawrence Island where a front is stationed overhead bringing periods of snow and strong wind resulting in lowered visibility to 1/2 mile at times. A total of 2-4 inches of snow is expected through tonight before conditions gradually improve. A storm will be moving into SW AK tomorrow morning bringing periods of snow and gusty easterly winds in the Kuskokwim and Yukon Delta. Wind in the Bering Strait will turn north-northeasterly and strengthen through Friday and into this weekend as a result. Gale force winds are expected by Saturday afternoon which may promote some blowing snow from the Bering Strait south to the YK Delta.
Otherwise on Mainland, snow will traverse northward through the day on Friday with a second, stronger storm arriving on Saturday.
This will bring another round of heavy snow, gusty north to northeast winds and potentially near blizzard conditions along the coast. This looks to continue into Sunday before gradually clearing on Monday. Snowfall totals are being determined, but many areas along the coast and especially in the Western Interior have the potential to see several inches of snow through Sunday.
Winter Storm Watches have been posted from the YK Delta to Shageluk north to Kaltag.
Central and Eastern Interior...
Light snow and snow showers will be around this morning but will clear up as we head into the afternoon. In total, around an inch or less is expected in Fairbanks with a total of 1 to 3 inches expected north of Fairbanks and in the higher terrain. Moving forward, wind in the Alaska Range will be increasing tomorrow with strong southerly gap flow. Wind gusts may be around 60 to 70 mph at times through both Windy and Isabel Passes. This will promote plenty of downsloping, keeping the Interior mostly dry during the day time hours on Friday. However, we will have to monitor a strong front from a storm in SW Alaska which may provide some snow in the western and northern Central Interior as it pushes over the Alaska Range with southwest flow. We have issued Special Weather Statements for portions of the Central Interior and southern Alaska Range for snow, as well as High Wind Watches for the Northern Alaska Range Passes.
North Slope and Brooks Range...
The main story ongoing is strong wind and whiteout conditions for the Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast. This will continue through the morning before winds weaken later in the morning and this afternoon. Light snow will move over the Brooks Range today and into the North Slope this afternoon with up to 2 inches of snow expected from Wainwright south and east. Heading into Friday lingering light snow may be around during the morning southeast of Utqiagvik. Otherwise, most of Friday and Saturday should be quiet and dry. More active weather with widespread snow returns on Saturday Night and Sunday. Heavy snow is looking more likely on the southern slopes of the Brooks Range with this event.
Extended Forecast Days 4-7...
A very active pattern this weekend, especially on Sunday with a strong low moving into the Western Interior. Heavy snow and gusty winds look likely in the Western and Northern Interior and Brooks Range. Around the Tanana Valley, there will likely be chinooking to begin the day but as winds weaken over the Alaska Range, snow may try to move in during the afternoon and evening. At this time, there is a lot of uncertainty with snow amounts in the Fairbanks area. Nonetheless, winds do look to increase for much of the state with the Potential for Wind or Winter Weather Advisories to be issued. An active pattern looks to continue with much colder air, albeit brief, early next week. There will also be a few chances for snow next week as fronts try to move across the state.
Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...
Strong north-northeast winds develop in the Bering Strait and over Saint Lawrence Island Friday into Saturday. These continue through the day on Sunday.
AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
AK...Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ827.
Blizzard Warning for AKZ805.
PK...Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ801-802-816-817-850-853-854.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ805.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ806.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ813.
Gale Warning for PKZ815-861.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ851-859.
Gale Warning for PKZ860.
Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air Temp | Water Temp | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
PRDA2 - 9497645 - Prudhoe Bay, AK | 49 mi | 49 min | ESE 20G | 10°F | 28°F | 30.00 |
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Airport Reports
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PAKU UGNUKUPARUK,AK | 12 sm | 54 min | E 13 | 10 sm | -- | 9°F | 5°F | 85% | 30.01 |
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