Station Name: MATANUSKA R AT PALMER AK
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
3448 N Old Glenn Hwy
Palmer, AK 99645
Matanuska-Susitna County

GPS Coordinates: 61.6086312, -149.0730432

Nearby Water Temperatures

Small Craft Advisory issued July 18 at 3:52PM AKDT until July 20 at 5:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Effective: Sat July 18, 2026, 3:52 PM
Expires: Sun July 19, 2026, 4:45 AM

Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain. .SUN...E wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain. .SUN NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain. .MON...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .MON NIGHT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .TUE...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .WED...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .THU...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.

Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 9:56PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Effective: Fri July 17, 2026, 9:56 PM
Expires: Sat July 18, 2026, 4:00 PM

A strong frontal system with an atmospheric river of moisture will bring periods of moderate to heavy rain and gusty southeasterly winds through Turnagain Arm and across portions of the eastern Kenai Peninsula. The heaviest rain and strongest winds will likely occur between late Saturday night and Monday evening. Likely (70-80%) rainfall amounts and wind gusts: For Whittier: 3 to 5 inches of rain; wind gusts up to 35 mph. For Portage: 2 to 4 inches of rain; wind gusts up to 55 mph. For Girdwood: 1 to 2 inches of rain; wind gusts up to 35 mph. For Turnagain Arm: 1 to 2 inches of rain; wind gusts up to 55 mph. For Turnagain Pass, Hope, and south to Primrose: 1 to 2.5 inches of rain; wind gusts up to 35 mph. For Sterling Highway west of Sterling, including Cooper Landing: 1 to 2 inches of rain; wind gusts 30 to 45 mph, highest near Jean Lake. The combination of heavy rain and strong winds can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Heavy rain may also cause ponding of water on area roadways. Use caution when travelling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.

Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 12:11AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Effective: Sat July 18, 2026, 12:11 AM
Expires: Sat July 18, 2026, 5:00 PM

A strong frontal system with an atmospheric river of moisture will bring periods of moderate to heavy rain and gusty southeasterly winds through Turnagain Arm and across portions of the eastern Kenai Peninsula. The heaviest rain and strongest winds will likely occur between late Saturday night and Monday evening. Likely (70-80%) rainfall amounts and wind gusts: For Whittier: 3 to 5 inches of rain; wind gusts up to 35 mph. For Portage: 2 to 4 inches of rain; wind gusts up to 55 mph. For Girdwood: 1 to 2 inches of rain; wind gusts up to 35 mph. For Turnagain Arm: 1 to 2 inches of rain; wind gusts up to 55 mph. For Turnagain Pass, Hope, and south to Primrose: 1 to 2.5 inches of rain; wind gusts up to 35 mph. For Sterling Highway east of Sterling, including Cooper Landing: 1 to 2 inches of rain; wind gusts 30 to 45 mph, highest near Jean Lake. The combination of heavy rain and strong winds can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Heavy rain may also cause ponding of water on area roadways. use caution when travelling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.