Station Name: Nikiski
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Sensor Depth: -2 feet

Nearest Address:
48775 Kenai Spur Hwy
Nikiski, AK 99611
Kenai Peninsula County

GPS Coordinates: 60.683333, -151.398056

Nearby Water Temperatures

Avalanche Warning issued January 10 at 5:47AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Sat January 10, 2026, 5:47 AM
Expires: Sun January 11, 2026, 6:00 AM

SABAFC The following message is transmitted at the request of the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center. ...THE CHUGACH NATIONAL FOREST AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER HAS ISSUED AN AVALANCHE WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: CHUGACH STATE PARK, GIRDWOOD, PORTAGE, INTERIOR KENAI PENINSULA, AND THE SOUTHERN KENAI PENINSULA MOUNTAINS... * WHAT...The backcountry avalanche danger is HIGH. Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist. * WHERE...For the Western Chugach and Kenai Mountains in and around Anchorage, Girdwood, Portage, Lost Lake, and Seward. * WHEN...In effect Saturday 6:00 AM AKST through Sunday 6:00 AM AKST. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and strong winds will overload a weak snowpack, creating widespread areas of unstable snow. Both human triggered and natural large avalanches are likely. Debris from avalanches above may run into valley bottoms. Avalanche conditions will remain very dangerous immediately after the snow finishes. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Travel in avalanche terrain is NOT recommended. Backcountry travelers should stay off of...and out from underneath slopes steeper than 30 degrees. Avalanches may run long distances. Outside of the backcountry, roof avalanches are likely, pay attention to children, people and pets under roofs shedding snow. Similar avalanche danger may exist outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center. For more information visit cnfaic.org. For more information visit cnfaic.org.

Special Weather Statement issued January 10 at 9:19PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Effective: Sat January 10, 2026, 9:19 PM
Expires: Sun January 11, 2026, 6:00 AM

Bands of moderate snow showers will continue to move south to north across the western Kenai Peninsula through the overnight hours and into Sunday morning before slowly tapering off. Up to an additional 3 inches of snow is possible through Sunday morning, with the highest amounts for locations that see persistent snow shower activity.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 10 at 8:59PM AKST until January 11 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Effective: Sat January 10, 2026, 8:59 PM
Expires: Sun January 11, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...East Turnagain Arm, Interior Kenai Peninsula, Turnagain Pass, and West Prince William Sound & Whittier. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less due to blowing snow, mainly through Turnagain Pass. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Rain on frozen and snow covered surfaces will create difficult driving conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow falling onto wet or ice covered surfaces near sea level may lead to hazardous travel conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 10 at 8:59PM AKST until January 11 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Effective: Sat January 10, 2026, 8:59 PM
Expires: Sun January 11, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Seward. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Visibilities could be reduced in heavier snow showers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bands of snow showers will continue to move across Seward and the Southern Kenai Peninsula through the overnight hours. Heavier snow bands may reduce visibilities to as low as one half mile at times.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.

Special Weather Statement issued January 11 at 5:45AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Effective: Sun January 11, 2026, 5:45 AM
Expires: Mon January 12, 2026, 6:00 AM

The Chugach NF Avalanche Information Center in Girdwood has issued a SPECIAL AVALANCHE STATEMENT for the following areas: South Fork Eagle River, Chugach State Park, Girdwood, Portage, Turnagain Pass, Moose Pass, Summit Lake, and Seward From 6 am Sunday, Jan 11 to 6 am Monday, Jan 12. * WHAT...Unusually dangerous avalanche conditions exist in the backcountry.Avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE. * WHERE...For the Western Chugach and Kenai Mountains in and around Anchorage, Girdwood, Portage, Turnagain Pass, Summit Lake, Moose Pass, Lost Lake, and Seward. * WHEN...In effect from Sunday 6:00 am to Monday 6:00 am AKST. * IMPACTS...Very large human-triggered avalanches are likely. Despite clear skies and nicer weather, the snowpack is very unstable and dangerous avalanches can be easily triggered by people. It is likely avalanches may be triggered remotely from flat terrain below steeper slopes. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If deciding to recreate in the backcountry, choose low-angle terrain with nothing steeper above you. Cautious route-finding and conservative decision- making skills will be necessary to identify and avoid slopes that could avalanche. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center. For more information visit www.ChugachAvalanche.org.