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

High Wind Warning issued January 14 at 1:14PM AKST until January 16 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 1:14 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected. * WHERE...Anchorage Hillside and higher elevations of Eagle River. * WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to noon AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will strengthen through the day Thursday, then peak between 3pm and 7pm. Wind gusts will then temporarily diminish to around 45 to 60 mph Thursday evening. Winds will then strengthen again overnight with a second peak in winds expected late Thursday night through Friday morning.

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.

Avalanche Warning issued January 14 at 7:12PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 7:12 PM
Expires: Fri January 16, 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 FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ANCHORAGE HILLSIDE, GIRDWOOD, PORTAGE, INTERIOR KENAI PENINSULA, AND THE SOUTHERN KENAI 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, Turnagain Pass, Summit Lake, Lost Lake, and Seward. * WHEN...In effect Thursday 6:00 AM AKST through Friday 6:00 AM AKST. * IMPACTS...An atmospheric river will impact southcentral Alaska. Strong winds, heavy snowfall, and heavy rain will create widespread areas of unstable snow. Large natural avalanches are likely and human triggered avalanches are very likely. Debris from avalanches above may run into valley bottoms. Avalanche conditions will remain very dangerous during and immediately after the storm finishes. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Travel in avalanche terrain is NOT recommended. Backcountry travelers should stay off 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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 4:41PM AKST until January 16 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 4:41 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 7:45 AM

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches and ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch. Light to moderate rain. Winds gusting up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Anchorage and Eagle River (all elevations), Matanuska Valley, and Southern Susitna Valley. * WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to 9 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A warm and wet system will move into the area tomorrow, gradually increasing temperatures and southeasterly winds. Overnight on Thursday, light to moderate rain will develop and spread over Anchorage, the Mat Valley and southern Susitna Valley. Rain falling onto frozen and snow covered surfaces will create icy and difficult 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 14 at 4:41PM AKST until January 16 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 4:41 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 7:45 AM

* WHAT...Snow, freezing rain and heavy rain. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 8 inches and ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph through Portage and eastern Turnagain Arm. * WHERE...East Turnagain Arm, Interior Kenai Peninsula, and Turnagain Pass. * WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to 3 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow early Thursday morning could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong front and atmospheric river will move into the eastern Kenai Peninsula and Eastern Turnagain Arm Thursday morning and remain in place through Friday. Snow levels will gradually rise Thursday to between 1600 and 2200 ft. Heavy rain falling on snow covered and frozen roadways will cause hazardous conditions. Hydroplaning will be likely in areas. Total liquid amounts of 1.8 to 4.5 inches expected.

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