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

High Wind Warning issued February 24 at 10:04AM AKST until February 26 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Effective: Tue February 24, 2026, 10:04 AM
Expires: Tue February 24, 2026, 5:15 PM

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. A few isolated gusts to 75 mph possible. Wind chills dropping to 20 below to 25 below zero Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. * WHERE...Seward and vicinity. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from midnight tonight to midnight AKST Wednesday Night. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds will rapidly strengthen Tuesday afternoon and evening, then peak Tuesday night through Wednesday. Winds will then begin to slowly diminish Wednesday night through Thursday. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero overnight Wednesday could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. An extreme cold watch means that very cold temperatures and wind chills are possible. Wear protective clothing such as a hat, face mask, 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.

Extreme Cold Watch issued February 24 at 10:04AM AKST until February 26 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Effective: Tue February 24, 2026, 10:04 AM
Expires: Tue February 24, 2026, 5:15 PM

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. A few isolated gusts to 75 mph possible. Wind chills dropping to 20 below to 25 below zero Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. * WHERE...Seward and vicinity. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from midnight tonight to midnight AKST Wednesday Night. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds will rapidly strengthen Tuesday afternoon and evening, then peak Tuesday night through Wednesday. Winds will then begin to slowly diminish Wednesday night through Thursday. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero overnight Wednesday could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. An extreme cold watch means that very cold temperatures and wind chills are possible. Wear protective clothing such as a hat, face mask, 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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 24 at 3:58PM AKST until February 26 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Effective: Tue February 24, 2026, 3:58 PM
Expires: Wed February 25, 2026, 5:45 AM

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. A few isolated gusts to 75 mph possible. Wind chills dropping to 20 below zero Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. * WHERE...Seward and vicinity. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from midnight tonight to midnight AKST Wednesday Night. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM Wednesday to 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds will rapidly strengthen Tuesday night, then peak through Wednesday. Winds will then begin to slowly diminish Wednesday night through Thursday. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero overnight Wednesday could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

High Wind Warning issued February 24 at 3:58PM AKST until February 26 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Effective: Tue February 24, 2026, 3:58 PM
Expires: Wed February 25, 2026, 5:45 AM

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. A few isolated gusts to 75 mph possible. Wind chills dropping to 20 below zero Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. * WHERE...Seward and vicinity. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from midnight tonight to midnight AKST Wednesday Night. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM Wednesday to 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds will rapidly strengthen Tuesday night, then peak through Wednesday. Winds will then begin to slowly diminish Wednesday night through Thursday. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero overnight Wednesday could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.