In effect from Tuesday, Dec 23 2025 2:08 PM - Thursday, Dec 25 2025 3:00 AM
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
Cold Arctic air continues to remain over the panhandle while
strong outflow winds persist. With the cold temperatures and
persistent winds, moderate to potentially heavy freezing spray is
possible for the Inner Channels from Sumner Strait northward to
the Icy Strait corridor as well as Lynn Canal. Lynn Canal is
expected to see the most significant potential for freezing spray
but freezing spray is possible for most of the Inner Channels with
the continued cold air in place. Mariners should exercise extreme
caution if attempting to navigate the Inner Channels over the next
several days.
Areas Impacted:
Icy Strait
Cross Sound
Stephens Passage
Northern Chatham Strait
Southern Chatham Strait
Frederick Sound
Sumner Strait
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Marine Weather Statement
In effect from Tuesday, Dec 23 2025 10:59 AM - Wednesday, Dec 24 2025 12:00 AM
Issued by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
A powerful Atmospheric River storm system will bring dangerous
marine conditions to the coastal waters Tuesday afternoon through
Thursday evening. Widespread Gale force south to southeast winds
are expected to overspread the coastal waters Tuesday afternoon
into Tuesday night, and persist into Wednesday, with another round
of Gale force winds possible on Thursday. Storm force winds will
be likely for the coastal waters north of Point Conception Tuesday
afternoon through Tuesday night. The strong winds will bring
dangerous and very steep, choppy seas. The storm will also bring
the threat of thunderstorms, some of which could be strong, with
locally damaging winds. Conditions are also favorable for isolated
waterspouts.
Monitor NOAA Weather Radio for the latest information, forecasts,
and warnings. This will likely be a dangerous storm and mariners
should exercise extreme caution and are urged to remain in safe
harbor for the duration of the storm.
Areas Impacted:
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM
East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island
Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM
Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands
Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands
