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- A strong low pressure system will bring sustained gales to storm force winds with gusts to hurricane force and elevated seas from Baranof Island southward to Prince of Wales Island through Thursday afternoon. Click here for more marine information:
- Snowfall expected for Haines, Skagway and the northern highways through Thursday afternoon. Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect with accumulations 4 to 8 inches expected. Click here for more information:
- A strong low will push into the panhandle through Thursday afternoon, bringing strong to high winds over land to portions of southeast Alaska. Wind Advisories and High Wind Warnings remain in effect. Click here for more information:
Hazardous Weather Conditions
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Today
High: 43 °F
S 25kt
6-7ftTonight
Low: 36 °F
S 15kt⇓
2-4ftFriday
High: 41 °F
Light Wind
1-2ftFriday Night
Low: 32 °F
Light Wind
1ftSaturday
High: 40 °F
Light Wind
< 1ftSaturday Night
Low: 34 °F
Light Wind
< 1ftSunday
High: 41 °F
Light Wind
1ftSunday Night
Low: 31 °F
Light Wind
1ftWashington's Birthday
High: 38 °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: 8:38 am AKST Feb 12, 2026
Forecast Valid: 9am AKST Feb 12, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 18, 2026
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Detailed Forecast
Synopsis: A storm force low approaching northern Baranof island will make
landfall later in the day on Thursday. This system is bring
storm force conditions and frequent gusts to hurricane force to
areas south of Sitka Sound. Southwesterly seas of 35 ft will
impact near shore coastal zones. Winds and seas begin to subside
Friday.
Today
S wind 15 to 25 kt. Showers. Seas 6 to 7 ft.
Tonight
S wind 10 to 15 kt decreasing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Showers. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Friday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Showers likely, mainly before 3pm. Seas 1 to 2 ft.
Friday Night
Variable winds 5 kt or less. A chance of showers before 9pm. Seas around 1 ft.
Saturday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Partly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Saturday Night
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Showers likely, mainly after 3am. Patchy fog after midnight. Seas 1 ft or less.
Sunday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Rain. Seas around 1 ft.
Sunday Night
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Rain likely before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow. Seas around 1 ft.
Washington's Birthday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. A chance of rain and snow before 9am. 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: | 55.24°N 131.14°W |
| Last Update: | 8:38 am AKST Feb 12, 2026 |
| Forecast Valid: | 9am AKST Feb 12, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 18, 2026 |
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