Chugach National Forest
Special Weather Statement issued June 13 at 9:48PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
A low pressure system will bring increased moisture toward Yakutat and the northern gulf coast Saturday night and Sunday. This event will not be long in duration, with the heaviest rain starting around midnight Saturday night and lasting through Sunday afternoon. It will bring heavy rain during most of the event, with the most likely scenario being 2 to 4 inches of rain through Sunday afternoon. There is a 20% chance that rainfall totals approach or even slightly exceed 4 inches. That being said, no flooding is expected at this time. There are likely to be rises in river levels, but soil moisture is still low (around 50% to 60%). This means that most of the rain will be absorbed into the ground. We will continue to monitor the development of this system and any possible impacts. Additionally, the low pressure system is expected to bring deteriorating marine conditions into Sunday afternoon. Seas could build to 10 to 15 ft, with gale force easterly winds possible along the northern Gulf coastal waters through sunday morning.
From Recreation.gov
The Glacier Discovery train provides access to the Spencer Bench Whistle Stop and Cabin from May 23th 2026 to September 14th 2026. Tickets for the train can be purchased from the [Alaska Railroad][1] website. [1]: https://www.alaskarailroad.com/ride-a-train
Regional Order No. 10-01 - Marijuana - Simple Possession
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on the Tongass and Chugach National Forests: Possessing, storing or transporting parts of a cannabis plant, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; including and not limited to…
Regional Order No. 10-00-00-04-01 - Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
TONGASS and CHUGACH NATIONAL FORESTS Regional Office Juneau, Alaska Order No. 10-00-00-04-01REGIONAL ORDEROccupancy and Use Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a) & (b), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails located within and/or administered by the…
Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
R-10 SUPPLEMENT 7700-96-1 7730EFFECTIVE 5/17/96 Page 10 of 117731.14 - EXHIBIT 01ORDER NO. R-10-96-01FOREST DEVELOPMENT ROADS AND TRAILSALASKA REGIONPursuant to Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart B, Section261. so (a) (b), the following is prohibited on National Forest Developmentroads…
Russian River Occupancy and Use Restrictions
This Order prohibits leaving unattended wildlife attractants such as food, beverages, garbage, and equipment used to cook or store food and that contains food or refuse residue unless it is acceptably stored in a vehicle, in a camping unit made of solid, non-pliable material, or a certified…
Snowmachining closed on the Glacier, Seward Ranger Districts
Possessing or using a snowmachine (over-snow vehicle) on the Glacier and Seward Ranger Districts is prohibited. The purpose of the snowmachining prohibition is to protect the forest floor from damage due to the lack of sufficient snow pack. Please refer to the map for the specific areas and the…
Avalanche Conditions Special Notice
Avalanche debris has been reported in the Bryon Glacier Valley. Travel is 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 on the Byron Glacier Trail or Trail of Blue Ice below avalanche terrain.Conditions are most dangerous during active weather or late in the afternoon on sunny days.…
10-04-00-24-05 - Developed Recreation Sites, Public Use Cabins Prohibitions
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited within the Chugach National Forest:Cutting any standing tree within 150 feet of a Public Use Cabin, Developed Recreation Site or Administrative Use Site.Camping, setting up a tent or staying overnight within 300 feet of…
10-04-00-17-09 Winter Motorized Vehicle Use
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on certain lands administered by the Forest Service within the Chugach National Forest:Possessing or using a motorized vehicle and the landing of, or the dropping or picking up of any materials, supplies, or persons by means of…
10-04-04-12-08 Copper River Delta Winter Motor Vehicle Closure
The use of snowmachines (snowmobiles and all motorized over snow vehicles, including off highway vehicles) and the landing of, or the dropping or picking up of any materials, supplies, or persons by means of, helicopters that are utilized for t winter recreational activities is prohibited in the…
10-04-00-05-01 - Winter Motor Vehicle Closure Prince William Sound
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a), the following acts are prohibited on the Chugach National Forest:Certain motor vehicle use except for subsistence uses from December 1 through April 30 of each year:Hawkins IslandHinchinbrook IslandGreen Island/Little Green IslandEastern Prince William Sound…
10-04-00-04-03 - Motor Vehicle Closure Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Acquired Lands
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) the operation of motor vehicles is prohibited in the following areas:All acquired lands from the Eyak Corporation surrounding Eyak Lake, west of Eyak River and on the Copper River Delta north and south of the Copper River Highway between Eyak River and State of Alaska…
From Recreation.gov
The Glacier Discovery train provides access to the Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop and Group Camp from May 23th 2026 to September 14th 2026. Tickets for the train can be purchased from the [Alaska Railroad][1] website. [1]: http://alaskarailroad.com/ride-a-train
Gale Warning issued June 13 at 4:34PM AKDT until June 14 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt becoming NE 30 kt after midnight. Seas 4 ft building to 6 ft after midnight. Rain. .SUN...SE wind 35 kt diminishing to 25 kt in the afternoon. Gusts to 55 kt. Seas 9 ft subsiding to 6 ft in the afternoon. Rain showers. .SUN NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt diminishing to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 ft. Widespread rain showers. .MON AND MON NIGHT...W wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .TUE THROUGH THU...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Small Craft Advisory issued June 13 at 4:34PM AKDT until June 14 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain. .SUN...NE wind 30 kt becoming S 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 ft subsiding to 4 ft in the afternoon. .SUN NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt becoming NE 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 ft. .MON...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .MON NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .TUE THROUGH WED...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. .THU...SW wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Small Craft Advisory issued June 13 at 4:34PM AKDT until June 14 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft building to 6 ft after midnight. Rain. .SUN...SE wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 ft subsiding to 3 ft in the afternoon. Rain showers. .SUN NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt diminishing to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 ft. Rain showers. .MON...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .MON NIGHT...SW wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .TUE THROUGH THU...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Gale Warning issued June 13 at 4:34PM AKDT until June 14 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt increasing to 40 kt after midnight. Seas 16 ft. Rain. .SUN...SE wind 35 kt diminishing to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 17 ft subsiding to 12 ft in the afternoon. Rain showers. .SUN NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. .MON THROUGH THU...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Gale Warning issued June 13 at 4:34PM AKDT until June 14 at 5:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt becoming NE 35 kt after midnight. Seas 14 ft. Rain. .SUN... SE wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 13 ft. Rain showers. .SUN NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Widespread rain showers. .MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. .MON NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. .TUE THROUGH THU...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Small Craft Advisory issued June 13 at 4:34PM AKDT until June 14 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...NE wind 10 kt becoming N 20 kt after midnight. Seas 3 ft. Rain. .SUN...N wind 25 kt becoming SW wind 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 ft. Rain showers. .SUN NIGHT...SW wind 10 kt becoming N after midnight. Seas 2 ft. Rain showers. .MON THROUGH THU...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Small Craft Advisory issued June 13 at 4:34PM AKDT until June 14 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...E wind 10 kt increasing to 20 kt after midnight. Gusts to 30 kt after midnight. Seas 3 ft. Rain. .SUN...E wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers. .SUN NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft. Rain showers. .MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft. .MON NIGHT...W wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .TUE...W wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .WED THROUGH THU...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Gale Warning issued June 13 at 4:34PM AKDT until June 14 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...NE wind 20 kt increasing to 30 kt after midnight. Seas 3 ft building to 6 ft after midnight. Rain. .SUN...E wind 35 kt diminishing to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 8 ft subsiding to 5 ft in the afternoon. Rain showers. .SUN NIGHT...E wind 20 kt diminishing to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 ft. Widespread rain showers. .MON...NW wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .MON NIGHT...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .TUE...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .WED...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .THU...NW wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Small Craft Advisory issued June 13 at 4:34PM AKDT until June 14 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...NE wind 10 kt increasing to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 2 ft building to 4 ft after midnight. Rain. .SUN...NE wind 25 kt becoming SW 15 kt in the afternoon. Near Bligh Reef, NE wind 20 kt early becoming SE 25 kt by mid morning...then diminishing to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 ft subsiding to 3 ft in the afternoon. Rain showers. .SUN NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt becoming NE 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 ft. Widespread rain showers. .MON AND MON NIGHT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .TUE...S wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .WED...W wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .THU...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Gale Warning issued June 13 at 4:34PM AKDT until June 14 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...E wind 35 kt increasing to 45 kt after midnight. Seas 13 ft building to 18 ft after midnight. Rain. .SUN...SE wind 40 kt diminishing to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 17 ft subsiding to 11 ft in the afternoon. Rain. .SUN NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. .MON...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft. .MON NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. .TUE THROUGH WED...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. .THU...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Special Weather Statement issued June 13 at 2:26PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
A strong system moving from the Gulf of Alaska into Southwest Alaska will bring a period of strong southeast winds to portions of Southcentral Alaska on Sunday. The strongest winds are expected from late Sunday morning through Sunday evening. Expect sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph with higher gusts on mountains of possibility 50 to 60 mph. Please use caution if driving or towing a high profile vehicle, or if planning any outdoor activities with easily lofted objects.
Special Weather Statement issued June 13 at 2:26PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
A strong system moving from the Gulf of Alaska into Southwest Alaska will bring a period of strong southeast winds to portions of Southcentral Alaska on Sunday. The strongest winds are expected from late Sunday morning through Sunday evening. Sustained winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts as high as 60 mph are possible in and around Portage. Please use caution if driving or towing a high profile vehicle, or if planning any outdoor activities with easily lofted objects.
Special Weather Statement issued June 13 at 1:25PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
A low pressure system will bring increased moisture toward Yakutat and the northern gulf coast this weekend. This event will not be long in duration, lasting around 24 to 48 hours. It will bring heavy rain during most of the event, with the most likely scenario being 2 to 4 inches of rain over 24 hours. There is an 80% chance of greater than 2 inches in 24 hours and a 60% chance of greater than 3 inches of rain in 48 hours. There is also a 20% chance that rainfall totals approach or even slightly exceed 4 inches. That being said, no flooding is expected at this time. There are likely to be rises in river levels, but soil moisture is still low (around 50% to 60%). This means that most of the rain will be absorbed into the ground. We will continue to monitor the development of this system and any possible impacts. Additionally, the low pressure system is expected to bring deteriorating marine conditions beginning Friday night. Seas could build to 10 to 15 ft, with gale force easterly winds possible along the northern Gulf coastal waters over the weekend.
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