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Rainy weather continues, along with above normal temps. A pattern change looks to bring colder temps and snow by the weekend. For more info, click here:
Long range weather models hinting at a potential significant snow event developing for this upcoming weekend for the northern panhandle. Stay tuned to the forecast. Click here for more details:
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Current conditions at

Wrangell (PAWG)

Lat: 56.48°NLon: 132.37°WElev: 43ft.

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	E 7 mph
Barometer	30.05 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint	42°F (6°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	39°F (4°C)
Last update	3 Dec 10:56 pm AKST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

21 Miles ENE Point Warde AK

Tonight
Low: 30 °F
Snow Likely
Thursday
High: 31 °F
Chance Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 25 °F
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 28 °F
Chance Snow
then Snow
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 26 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 29 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 27 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday
High: 29 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 22 °F
Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

Friday

Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 29.

Sunday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 22.

Monday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 25.