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NEW!! NWS Anchorage Land, Marine and Fire Based Forecast Changes - Implementation March 2026

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8NM WSW Happy Valley AK

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High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.

Water temperature forecast is experimental.

Last Update: 5:49 am AKST Jan 18, 2026
Forecast Valid: 8am AKST Jan 18, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 24, 2026

Synopsis: High pressure builds in the Gulf of Alaska through Tue morning.

Today

NNE wind around 15 kt. Rain likely, mainly before 9am. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

Tonight

NNE wind around 15 kt. Mostly cloudy. Seas around 3 ft.

M.L.King Day

NNE wind 5 to 15 kt. Mostly cloudy. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

Monday Night

NNE wind around 10 kt. Mostly cloudy. Seas around 2 ft.

Tuesday

NNE wind around 10 kt. Partly sunny. Seas around 2 ft.

Tuesday Night

NNE wind 10 to 15 kt. Partly cloudy. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

Wednesday

N wind around 10 kt, with gusts as high as 20 kt. Mostly sunny. Seas around 3 ft.

Wednesday Night

N wind around 10 kt, with gusts as high as 20 kt. Partly cloudy. Seas around 3 ft.

Thursday

N wind 10 to 15 kt. Mostly sunny. Seas around 3 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.

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