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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Anchorage AK

1255 PM AKST Sun Dec 7 2025



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Lower Matanuska Valley-Sutton / Upper Matanuska Valley-

Including the cities of Palmer, Sutton, Chickaloon, Wasilla, and

Big Lake

1255 PM AKST Sun Dec 7 2025



...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKST MONDAY...



* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 

  expected. Wind chill values falling to between -10 and -20F by 

  this evening.



* WHERE...Matanuska Valley.



* WHEN...Until 1 PM AKST Monday.



* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and 

  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. Cold temperatures 

  combined with strong winds could cause frostbite on exposed skin 

  in as little as 30 minutes.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong northeast winds will continue through 

  Monday morning. Areas of blowing snow and dust with reduced 

  visibilities are possible.



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.



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Northern Copper Valley-Western Copper Valley-Central Copper

Valley-Ernestine-Southern Copper Valley-Tok Cutoff-McCarthy-

Including the cities of Nelchina, Tolsona, Tonsina, Kenny Lake,

Chistochina, Mendeltna, Copper Center, Chitina, Slana, Mentasta

Lake, Nebesna, McCarthy, Paxson, 46 Mile, Glennallen, and Gakona

1255 PM AKST Sun Dec 7 2025



...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST TUESDAY...



* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 40 to 50 below.



* WHERE...Copper River Basin.



* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST Tuesday.



* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 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. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with 

  prolonged exposure.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a long duration cold outbreak, 

  with overnight low temperatures below -20F through the end of the 

  week. Breezy conditions will make it feel much colder than the 

  ambient air temperature, with wind chills dropping to as low as 

  -50F.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Use caution while 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.



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Anchorage-NW Kenai Peninsula-

Including the cities of Nikiski, Sterling, Anchorage, Soldotna,

Eklutna, Kenai, and Eagle River

1255 PM AKST Sun Dec 7 2025



...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKST MONDAY...



* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 

  expected. Wind chill values falling to between -5 and -15F by this 

  evening.



* WHERE...Anchorage and NW Kenai Peninsula. The strongest winds 

  expected along Knik Arm from Birchwood southwest, across North and 

  West Anchorage, and along the coast of the northern Cook Inlet, 

  including Kenai and Nikiski.



* WHEN...Until 1 PM AKST Monday.



* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 

  power outages may result.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong northerly winds will continue through 

  Monday morning. Areas of blowing snow with reduced visibilities 

  are possible.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 

profile vehicles. Use extra caution.



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McCormick