News Headlines
- A winter storm this weekend brings another round of snow to the panhandle, followed by heavy rain into early next week. Click here to read the latest Forecast Discussion:
- With ongoing outflow conditions and cold temperatures up north, the Cold Weather Advisory has been continued for Skagway. Click here for more information:
- Winter Storm Watches have been issued for this weekend. Heavy snow for the north, and heavy snow and rain for the south. Click here for more information:
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Petersburg (PAPG)
Lat: 56.8°NLon: 132.95°WElev: 71ft.
Fair
4°F
-16°C
| Humidity | 91% |
| Wind Speed | SW 3 mph |
| Barometer | 29.81 in (1009.7 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 2°F (-17°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 25 Dec 8:56 am AKST |
Extended Forecast for
4 Miles ESE Port Protection AK
Winter Storm Watch December 26, 09:00pm until December 28, 09:00am
Winter Weather Advisory December 25, 03:00pm until December 26, 12:00am
Christmas Day
High: 26 °F
Mostly Sunny
then SnowTonight
Low: 12 °F
Snow then
Mostly CloudyFriday
High: 19 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 9 °F
Chance Snow
then SnowSaturday
High: 36 °F
Heavy Snow
then
Rain/SnowSaturday Night
Low: 31 °F
Rain/Snow
Sunday
High: 43 °F
Rain
Sunday Night
Low: 39 °F
Rain
Monday
High: 45 °F
Rain
Detailed Forecast
Christmas Day
Snow, mainly after noon. High near 26. Light east wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 9pm. Low around 12. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 19. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A chance of snow before 9pm, then snow after midnight. Low around 9. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Snow before 3pm, then rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 3am. Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Rain. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Port Protection AK
56.29°N 133.48°W (Elev. 226 ft)
56.29°N 133.48°W (Elev. 226 ft)
6:31 am AKST Dec 25, 2025
9am AKST Dec 25, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 31, 2025
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