Kodiak Island
From Recreation.gov
Update: Blue Fox Bay Cabin is undergoing renovations for the remainder of 2025 through summer 2026. During this time, the ramp to/from the cabin will be under construction.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 8:57PM AKST until December 30 at 4:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Snow accumulations 2 to 6 inches. Highest amounts across Afognak Island and west of Kodiak City. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Visibility as low as one half mile at times. * WHERE...Kodiak Island Northeast. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will develop from north to south across the region this evening and continue through Tuesday afternoon before tapering off. The combination of snow and blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility at times. Near blizzard conditions are possible at times from around midnight through early Tuesday morning, during the timeframe of expected heaviest snowfall. Gusty winds will continue into Wednesday, leading to areas of persistent blowing snow as temperatures drop back into the 20s.
Gale Warning issued December 29 at 3:19PM AKST until December 31 at 5:00AM AKST 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...N wind 40 kt. Seas 14 ft. Widespread rain and snow showers. .TUE...N wind 40 kt. Seas 13 ft. Freezing spray. .TUE NIGHT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 11 ft. Freezing spray. .WED...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 10 ft. .WED NIGHT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 10 ft. .THU...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 9 ft. .FRI THROUGH SAT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
Gale Warning issued December 29 at 3:19PM AKST until December 30 at 5:00AM AKST 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...NW wind 35 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 7 ft. Widespread snow showers. Freezing spray. .TUE...NW wind 30 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 5 ft. .TUE NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt increasing to 35 kt after midnight. Gusts to 45 kt after midnight. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray. .WED...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. .WED NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. .THU...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft. .FRI...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning issued December 29 at 3:19PM AKST until December 31 at 5:00AM AKST 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...N wind 45 kt. Seas 11 ft. Freezing spray. .TUE...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 11 ft. Freezing spray. .TUE NIGHT...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 13 ft. Heavy freezing spray. .WED...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 12 ft. .WED NIGHT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 11 ft. .THU...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. .FRI...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. .SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
Gale Warning issued December 29 at 3:19PM AKST until December 31 at 5:00AM AKST 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...N wind 45 kt. Seas 11 ft. Freezing spray. .TUE...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 11 ft. Freezing spray. .TUE NIGHT...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 13 ft. Heavy freezing spray. .WED...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 12 ft. .WED NIGHT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 11 ft. .THU...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. .FRI...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. .SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
Gale Warning issued December 29 at 3:19PM AKST until December 30 at 5:00AM AKST 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...N wind 35 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 8 ft. Widespread snow showers. Freezing spray. .TUE...N wind 30 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 7 ft. Snow showers. Freezing spray. .TUE NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray. .WED AND WED NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 4 ft. .THU...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. .FRI THROUGH SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Gale Warning issued December 29 at 3:19PM AKST until December 31 at 5:00AM AKST 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...NW wind 35 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 7 ft. Widespread snow showers. Freezing spray. .TUE...NW wind 30 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 5 ft. .TUE NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt increasing to 35 kt after midnight. Gusts to 45 kt after midnight. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray. .WED...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. .WED NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. .THU...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft. .FRI...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Gale Warning issued December 29 at 3:19PM AKST until December 31 at 5:00AM AKST 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...N wind 45 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray. .TUE...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray. .TUE NIGHT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray. .WED...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 9 ft. .WED NIGHT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 8 ft. .THU...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. .FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. .SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Gale Warning issued December 29 at 3:19PM AKST until December 31 at 5:00AM AKST 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...N wind 40 kt. Seas 14 ft. Widespread rain showers. .TUE...N wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain showers. .TUE NIGHT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray. .WED...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 9 ft. .WED NIGHT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 8 ft. .THU...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. .FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. .SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning issued December 29 at 3:09PM AKST until December 30 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out. 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...NW wind 50 kt. Gusts to 65 kt out of bays and passes. Seas 9 ft. Heavy freezing spray. .TUE...NW wind 55 kt. Gusts to 70 kt out of bays and passes. Seas 10 ft. Heavy freezing spray. .TUE NIGHT...NW wind 50 kt. Seas 11 ft. Freezing spray. .WED...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 8 ft. .WED NIGHT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 8 ft. .THU...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. .FRI THROUGH SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Storm Warning issued December 29 at 3:09PM AKST until December 31 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out. 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...NW wind 50 kt. Gusts to 65 kt out of bays and passes. Seas 9 ft. Heavy freezing spray. .TUE...NW wind 55 kt. Gusts to 70 kt out of bays and passes. Seas 10 ft. Heavy freezing spray. .TUE NIGHT...NW wind 50 kt. Seas 11 ft. Freezing spray. .WED...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 8 ft. .WED NIGHT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 8 ft. .THU...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. .FRI THROUGH SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Storm Warning issued December 29 at 3:09PM AKST until December 31 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out. 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...N wind 45 kt. Seas 14 ft. Freezing spray. .TUE...N wind 50 kt. Seas 16 ft. Freezing spray. .TUE NIGHT...N wind 50 kt. Seas 18 ft. .WED AND WED NIGHT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 13 ft. .THU...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. .FRI THROUGH SAT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Valley Road Emergency Camping Closure
A bear obtained food on the road to the Valley of 10,000 Smokes by opening an improperly secured food canister. The first two miles of the road is closed to camping until at least September 9, 2025.
Overview
Kodiak Island is Alaska's largest island and home to the 1.9 million-acre Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, accessible only by floatplane or boat—no roads or maintained trails penetrate the refuge interior. The island is open year-round and accessible via commercial flights from Anchorage or the Alaska Marine Highway ferry system. Road system camping is available at two state recreation sites: Buskin River (15 sites along a prime salmon fishery) and Pasagshak River (6 tent sites, 6 RV sites with 40' limit, 7-night maximum stay). The refuge itself offers remote public use cabins bookable through Recreation.gov, all requiring float plane access except Blue Fox Bay, Uganik Island, and Viekoda Bay which are boat-accessible. Winter brings mild, rainy conditions typical of southern Alaska. The Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in downtown reopened in April 2025 after winter closure. Be aware that much land along the road system is owned by Native corporations requiring day-use and camping permits due to past abuse. Weather is notoriously variable—always plan for delays. Recent fishery closures (Gulf of Alaska pollock) have impacted the local economy but don't affect visitor access. The island hosts approximately 13,000 residents, 2,300+ brown bears, and 600+ nesting bald eagle pairs.
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