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Hot off the Presses - The NWS Anchorage Climate Outlook - the Autumn 2026 and Winter 2026-2027 Edition

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High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.

Water temperature forecast is experimental.

Last Update: 1:15 pm AKDT Aug 1, 2026
Forecast Valid: 4pm AKDT Aug 1, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 7, 2026

Synopsis: A ridge of high pressure extends across the northern Gulf of Alaska through Mon afternoon.

This Afternoon

SSW wind around 10 kt. Areas of fog. Seas around 3 ft.

Tonight

SSW wind 10 to 15 kt. Areas of fog. Seas around 3 ft.

Sunday

SSW wind around 10 kt. Areas of fog before 10am. Seas around 4 ft.

Sunday Night

S wind 10 to 15 kt. Cloudy. Seas around 4 ft.

Monday

S wind 15 to 20 kt. Cloudy. Seas 4 to 5 ft.

Monday Night

S wind around 20 kt. Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Seas 5 to 6 ft.

Tuesday

S wind around 20 kt. Rain. Seas around 6 ft.

Tuesday Night

S wind around 15 kt. A chance of showers. Seas 5 to 6 ft.

Wednesday

SSW wind around 10 kt. Cloudy. Seas around 6 ft.

*Notices:

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.
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.