Weather Alerts For Gakona, AK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1205 PM AKST Sun Dec 21 2025 Northern Copper Valley-Western Copper Valley-Central Copper Valley-Ernestine-Southern Copper Valley-Tok Cutoff-McCarthy- Including the cities of McCarthy, Nebesna, 46 Mile, Mentasta Lake, Paxson, Gakona, Copper Center, Slana, Tolsona, Nelchina, Tonsina, Kenny Lake, Chitina, Mendeltna, Glennallen, and Chistochina 1205 PM AKST Sun Dec 21 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 59 below expected. * WHERE...Copper River Basin. * WHEN...Until 11 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 60 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&