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- High Wind Warnings remain in effect for majority of the panhandle into Wednesday with gusts to around 70 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
Current conditions at
Petersburg (PAPG)
Lat: 56.8°NLon: 132.95°WElev: 71ft.
Light Rain
46°F
8°C
| Humidity | 83% |
| Wind Speed | Vrbl 7 G 18 mph |
| Barometer | 29.77 in (1008.5 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 41°F (5°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 42°F (6°C) |
| Last update | 13 Jan 11:56 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
Port Protection AK
High Wind Warning January 14, 12:26am until January 14, 06:00am
NOW until 6:00am Wed
High Wind Warning
Overnight
Low: 39 °F
Rain
Wednesday
High: 41 °F
Rain then
Rain/SnowWednesday Night
Low: 37 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Chance
Rain/SnowThursday
High: 41 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday Night
Low: 35 °F
Chance
Rain/SnowFriday
High: 42 °F
Chance
Rain/SnowFriday Night
Low: 36 °F
Chance
Rain/SnowSaturday
High: 41 °F
Partly Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Rain. Low around 39. South wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain before 3pm, then rain and snow likely. High near 41. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before midnight, then a chance of sprinkles and flurries between midnight and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
M.L.King Day
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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Point Forecast:
Port Protection AK
56.34°N 133.6°W (Elev. 200 ft)
56.34°N 133.6°W (Elev. 200 ft)
9:42 pm AKST Jan 13, 2026
12am AKST Jan 14, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 20, 2026
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