Station Name: KASHWITNA R NR WILLOW AK
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
65700 S Parks Hwy
Willow, AK 99694
Matanuska-Susitna County

GPS Coordinates: 61.92388889, -150.0713889

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued May 15 at 6:50PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Effective: Fri May 15, 2026, 6:50 PM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 8:00 AM

Unseasonably strong winds will develop Saturday in response to a storm system moving northward through the Gulf of Alaska. Strong, gusty winds will develop along the Knik River Valley with gusty winds working into Palmer and Butte areas by Saturday afternoon. Gusty winds could loft dust resulting in periods of blowing dust and reduced visibilities. ** Please use caution if driving or towing a high profile vehicle, or if planning any outdoor activities with easily lofted objects. Be prepared for reduced visibilities due to blowing dust. Expected wind gusts Saturday through Sunday morning: Sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph Gusts of 35 to 50 mph (isolated gusts to 55 mph)

Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 10:23AM AKDT until May 17 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 10:23 AM
Expires: Sun May 17, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Lower Matanuska Valley, including Palmer and Wasilla. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and affect outdoor events. Strong winds may loft glacial silt from the Matanuska River and lead to periods of reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase through today, with the strongest winds expected during the evening hours.

Use caution while traveling, especially for high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects like canopies and light outdoor furniture.

Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 5:40AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 5:40 AM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 6:00 PM

Unseasonably strong winds will develop Saturday in response to a storm system moving northward through the Gulf of Alaska. Strong, gusty winds will develop along the Knik River Valley with gusty winds working into Palmer and Butte areas by Saturday afternoon. Gusty winds could loft dust resulting in periods of blowing dust and reduced visibilities. ** Please use caution if driving or towing a high profile vehicle, or if planning any outdoor activities with easily lofted objects. Be prepared for reduced visibilities due to blowing dust. Expected wind gusts Saturday through Sunday morning: Sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph Gusts of 35 to 50 mph (isolated gusts to 55 mph)