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A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Haines and Skagway starting Friday evening with a long-duration snow event expected over the weekend, with forecast snowfall amounts 12 to 26". Click here for more information:
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the NE Gulf coast, including Yakutat, from late Friday night through late Saturday night with snow accumulations of 8 to 13 inches possible and winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Click here for more information:
Medium range weather guidance shows increasing potential for a significant long duration snowfall event developing late weekend for the Icy Strait Corridor, including Juneau, Hoonah, and Gustavus. Click here for more information:
The NWS is soliciting Comments through December 19, 2025 on the Discontinuation of the Max/Min Temperature and Precipitation Table Product (RTP) for all NWS Alaska Region, Eastern Region, and Western Region Offices. Follow this link for full details.

Current conditions at

Wrangell (PAWG)

Lat: 56.48°NLon: 132.37°WElev: 43ft.

Mostly Cloudy

38°F

3°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	E 5 mph
Barometer	29.64 in (1003.9 mb)
Dewpoint	37°F (3°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	34°F (1°C)
Last update	5 Dec 8:56 am AKST

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Deer Island AK

Today
High: 34 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 30 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Snow
Saturday
High: 35 °F
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow and
Areas Blowing
Snow
Sunday
High: 35 °F
Rain/Snow
then Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 30 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Monday
High: 35 °F
Rain/Snow
Monday Night
Low: 30 °F
Snow
Tuesday
High: 33 °F
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the afternoon.

Tonight

Snow, mainly after midnight. Low around 30. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow before 9am, then rain and snow between 9am and 3pm, then snow after 3pm. High near 35. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Rain and snow before 9pm, then snow between 9pm and 3am, then rain and snow after 3am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow between 9pm and midnight. Low around 33. Southeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9am. High near 35. Southeast wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow between 9pm and midnight. Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Monday

Snow before 9am, then rain and snow between 9am and 3pm, then snow after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Monday Night

Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 30.

Tuesday

Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 33.

Tuesday Night

Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 28.

Wednesday

Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 32.

Wednesday Night

Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

Thursday

Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.