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Extreme Cold Warning
Issued: 2:49 PM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Extremely cold wind chill temperatures as low as 50 below. * WHERE...Municipality of Skagway and Klondike Highway. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in- ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. &&
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 8:26 PM Dec. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FREEZING SPRAY CONTINUES... Cold arctic air is beginning to dominate the Panhandle, forming gale force to strong gale force outflow conditions along and north of the Icy Strait Corridor (Cross Sound to Taku Inlet). Heavy freezing spray has become more widespread and will likely continue into the weekend for Glacier Bay, Lynn Canal, and Taku Inlet. This threat is likely in areas near Pt. Couverden and Scull Island as well. In addition, light to moderate freezing spray may be encountered as far south as Southern Chatham, and Sumner Straits tonight into the weekend. Mariners should use extreme caution if attempting to navigate the central and northern inner channels over the next several days.
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