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UPDATE...Update to include 06Z TAF issuance

Only minor edits to the forecast this evening. Clearing continues across the southern panhandle, with some high clouds building over the north. Patchy fog could develop tonight, although with the drier boundary layer, not expected to be as widespread and dense as last night. Dry and warm again for Saturday before the next system arrives by later Sunday, bringing rain to the south and rain/snow mix to the north. There looks to be a potential for some light, slushy snow accumulations Sunday night into Monday morning across the north, but overall confidence on occurrence and amounts is low.

MARINE

Outside (Gulf and Coastal Waters): Northwesterly winds continue to across the eastern Gulf over the next 24 hours, with speeds of moderate to strong breezes expected overnight Friday into Saturday. Sea state is currently dominated by southwesterly swell of 10 seconds near 5 ft and some chop at 4 seconds. Expect the primary wave height to increase to 6 to 8 ft west of Dixon Entrance by Saturday afternoon. By Saturday evening, winds turn more out of the West, and begin increasing through Sunday, reaching 25 to 30 kt.

Inside (Inner channels): Main threat over the next 24 hours remains northerly outflow winds, with fresh to strong breezes impacting Glacier Bay, Lynn Canal, Chatham Strait, Stephens Passage and Clarence Strait. Freezing spray concerns are limited given warmer air temperatures. Winds begin to relax Saturday night, with southerly winds increasing by Monday as another system moves through SE AK.

AJK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

PUBLIC...None. MARINE...Small Craft Advisory for PKZ012-013-661.