WWAK71 PAFC 121419 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 519 AM AKST Fri Dec 12 2025 AKZ732-130145- /O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0007.251213T1200Z-251214T0500Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0016.251213T1500Z-251214T0600Z/ /O.EXT.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251220T0100Z/ Thompson Pass- Including the cities of Thompson Pass 519 AM AKST Fri Dec 12 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST NEXT FRIDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT... - Cold Weather Advisory: Very cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero. - High Wind Warning: Northeast winds 45 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph early Saturday morning into Saturday night. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN... - Cold Weather Advisory: until 4 PM AKST next Friday, December 19th. - High Wind Warning: from 6 AM to 9 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS... - Cold Weather Advisory: Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. - High Wind Warning: High winds could move loose debris and cause damage. Travel could be difficult; especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Although temperatures will increase slightly today, overnight apparent temperatures will once again be dangerously cold and is expected to remain a threat through next week. Winds are expected to increase late this afternoon through tonight with peak wind speeds beginning early Saturday morning and lasting through the majority of the day. The worst winds are expected to decrease later Saturday night, but gusty winds will likely persist into next week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Be sure to have an emergency kit in your car and appropriate cold weather clothing and blankets in case your car breaks down. && $$ AKZ731-130145- /O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0007.251213T1200Z-251214T0600Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0016.251213T1200Z-251214T0800Z/ Valdez- Including the cities of Valdez 519 AM AKST Fri Dec 12 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 11 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Valdez. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 11 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ741>744-749>751-130145- /O.EXT.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251220T0100Z/ Northern Copper Valley-Western Copper Valley-Central Copper Valley-Ernestine-Southern Copper Valley-Tok Cutoff-McCarthy- Including the cities of Tolsona, Chitina, Kenny Lake, Copper Center, Slana, Chistochina, Nebesna, McCarthy, Gakona, Nelchina, Tonsina, 46 Mile, Mendeltna, Glennallen, Paxson, and Mentasta Lake 519 AM AKST Fri Dec 12 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST NEXT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold temperatures as low as 40 to 50 below zero. * WHERE...Copper River Basin. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST next Friday, December 19th. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold temperatures as low as 40 to 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Although temperatures will increase slightly today, overnight apparent temperatures will once again be dangerously cold and is expected to remain a threat through next week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Be sure to have an emergency kit in your car and appropriate cold weather clothing and blankets in case your car breaks down. && $$