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- High Wind Warnings remain in effect for majority of the panhandle into Wednesday with gusts up to 65 mph expected as a strong system pushes inland. Click here to view the High Wind Warning:
- A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for the upper elevations of the Klondike Highway and near White Pass with total snow accumulations of 12 to 20 inches through Wednesday morning. Click here for more details:
- Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected over most of SEAK into Wednesday with rain amounts of 1 to 3+ inches. There is a potential for a break in the active weather going into the weekend. Click here to read the latest forecast discussion:
Hazardous Weather Conditions
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Tonight
Low: 43 °F
SSE 40kt⇓
8ft
Storm WarningWednesday
High: 45 °F
SW 20kt
3-4ft
Small Craft AdvisoryWednesday Night
Low: 41 °F
SW 10kt
1-2ftThursday
High: 44 °F
Light Wind
1ftThursday Night
Low: 40 °F
Light Wind
1ftFriday
High: 47 °F
Light Wind
1ftFriday Night
Low: 40 °F
Light Wind
1ftSaturday
High: 46 °F
Light Wind
1ftSaturday Night
Low: 40 °F
Light Wind
1ft
High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.
Water temperature forecast is experimental.
Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point
Last Update: 1:54 pm AKST Jan 13, 2026
Forecast Valid: 7pm AKST Jan 13, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 20, 2026
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Detailed Forecast
...STORM WARNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
Synopsis: As of 1pm Tuesday a storm force low is developing near fifty two
north, one forty three west, quickly moving north into the Gulf
of Alaska. This low is expected to reach the Fairweather grounds
by 1 am Wednesday. Most concerning is the broad fetch of
southerly storm force winds on the eastern flank of this storm,
generating 35 ft seas. For the inner channels of Southeast
Alaska, winds will continue to increase through Tuesday evening.
Mariners should make ready for southeasterly gale force winds,
with storm force in some larger passages.
Tonight
SSE wind 35 to 40 kt becoming SW 25 to 30 kt after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 kt. Rain, mainly after 9pm. Seas 8 ft subsiding to 5 ft.
Wednesday
SW wind 15 to 20 kt, with gusts as high as 30 kt. Rain likely, mainly before 9am. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
Wednesday Night
SW wind 5 to 10 kt becoming SE after midnight. A chance of showers, mainly before 9pm. Seas 1 to 2 ft.
Thursday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Partly sunny. Seas around 1 ft.
Thursday Night
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Partly cloudy. Seas around 1 ft.
Friday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. A chance of sprinkles between 9am and 3pm. Seas around 1 ft.
Friday Night
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Partly cloudy. Seas around 1 ft.
Saturday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly sunny. Seas around 1 ft.
Saturday Night
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly cloudy. Seas around 1 ft.
*Notices:
- This forecast is for a single location. For safety concerns, mariners should be aware of the weather over a larger area. Forecast information for a larger area can be found within the zone forecast and the NDFD graphics.
- The forecast conditions at a particular point may not exceed the criteria of a Small Craft Advisory, Gale, Storm etc. These watches/warnings/advisories are issued for the entire zone in which the point resides and mariners should act accordingly.
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| Point Forecast: | 54.92°N 132.67°W |
| Last Update: | 1:54 pm AKST Jan 13, 2026 |
| Forecast Valid: | 7pm AKST Jan 13, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 20, 2026 |
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