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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Anchorage AK

1244 PM AKST Mon Dec 8 2025



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Anchorage-NW Kenai Peninsula-

Including the cities of Sterling, Anchorage, Kenai, Eagle River,

Nikiski, Soldotna, and Eklutna

1244 PM AKST Mon Dec 8 2025



...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON...



Elevated gusty winds will gradually diminish through Tuesday 

morning. Wind chills -5F to -15F Tuesday morning are still likely.



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Lower Matanuska Valley-Sutton / Upper Matanuska Valley-

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

Big Lake

1244 PM AKST Mon Dec 8 2025



...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST TUESDAY...



* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. Wind 

  chill values between -10F and -20F.



* WHERE...Matanuska Valley.



* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Tuesday.



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

  cause continued 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 currently observed 

  will start to diminish around sunset. Areas of blowing snow and 

  dust with reduced visibilities are possible. Winds will reduce to 

  5 to 20 mph by Tuesday afternoon. Ambient temperatures will likely 

  drop below zero by Wednesday morning, continuing through the 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.



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Northern Copper Valley-Western Copper Valley-Central Copper

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

Including the cities of Chitina, Nebesna, Gakona, Mendeltna,

Chistochina, Mentasta Lake, Paxson, Kenny Lake, Tolsona, Slana,

Glennallen, McCarthy, 46 Mile, Nelchina, Tonsina, and Copper

Center

1244 PM AKST Mon Dec 8 2025



...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS 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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JAR