October 8th, 12:27 PM
— 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Point Hope.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 7 AM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property
and cause power outages. Travel may be difficult.
October 8th, 12:21 PM
— 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 10 to 14
inches for areas of elevation. Winds occasionally gusting as high
as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Noatak Valley and South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM AKDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility.
October 8th, 3:49 PM
— 6:00 AM
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 40 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI...SE winds 40 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE winds 35 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE winds 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SE winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...SE winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...E winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...E winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TUE...NE winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
October 8th, 3:48 PM
— 6:00 AM
Arctic Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...S winds 40 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI...S winds 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE winds 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE winds 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...SE winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...E winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...NE winds 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...NE winds 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
October 8th, 12:40 PM
— 4:00 PM
* WHAT...High surf expected. Water levels of 2 to 4 feet above
the normal high tide line, peaking during high tide.
* WHERE...Kivalina and Red Dog Dock.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A low in the Western Bering Sea will send a
front moving east in the coast, resulting in south to southeast
winds ramping up Thursday through Friday, before diminishing
through Saturday. Water levels will remain elevated through
Friday before gradually subsiding Friday night into Saturday.
October 8th, 12:40 PM
— 4:00 PM
* WHAT...High surf expected. Water levels of 2 to 4 feet above
the normal high tide line, peaking during high tide.
* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast from Point Hope south.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A low in the Western Bering Sea will send a
front moving east in the coast, resulting in south to southeast
winds ramping up Thursday through Friday, before diminishing
through Saturday. Water levels will remain elevated through
Friday before gradually subsiding Friday night into Saturday.
Noatak National Preserve
The National Park Service will be replacing the siding for the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center. This project is scheduled for two months, August thru September 2024.
The building will remain open to the public during this project, Mon-Sat 9am-5pm.
Gates of the Arctic National Park
Avoid travel near the lower Tingayguk River and Wolf Creek. Two separate incidents have occurred, one resulting in a bear obtaining food and in another a bear charged a packrafter. This is a potentially dangerous situation. Avoid these areas if possible.
Gates of the Arctic National Park
Anaktuvuk Pass Ranger Station is Temporarily Closed until August 7 to facilitate Ranger patrols of Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve. These closures occur several times each summer.
Gates of the Arctic National Park
Self-Service information, park stamps and backcountry orientation are available on the covered porch at the visitor center. Rangers will return to Bettles on August 7 upon completion of scheduled backcountry patrols.