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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 1:40 AM Jan. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches, mostly surrounding southern Kachemak Bay. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph combined with snow will reduce visibility to one half mile or less at times. * WHERE...SW Kenai Peninsula and Southern Kachemak Bay. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. &&
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 5:03 PM Jan. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 9 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Breaking waves of 5 to 9 feet. West-southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 30 to 45 mph. * WHERE...Kachemak Bay, including the south side of Homer Spit. * WHEN...1 AM Tuesday through 9 AM Wednesday. * IMPACTS...1 AM Tuesday through 9 AM Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water and light debris (such as small rocks) may wash over portions of the Homer Spit Road. Minor beach erosion is possible. Temperatures below freezing may lead to the accumulation of ice on cold surfaces due to freezing spray. The worst conditions are expected during the Tuesday afternoon high tide cycle. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A high surf advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing rip currents and localized beach erosion. &&
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