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Rain chances and above normal temps continue. A pattern change looks to bring colder temps and snow by the weekend. For more info, click here:
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Haines and Skagway for the potential of a long-duration snow event over the weekend. Click here for more information:
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:
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.

Overcast

44°F

7°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	E 5 mph
Barometer	30.12 in (1019.9 mb)
Dewpoint	43°F (6°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	41°F (5°C)
Last update	4 Dec 9:56 am AKST

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Extended Forecast for

21 Miles ENE Point Warde AK

Today
High: 31 °F
Chance Snow
Tonight
Low: 24 °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
Monday
High: 24 °F
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 9pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind around 5 mph becoming northeast 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%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

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. South wind 10 to 15 mph. 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. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday Night

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

Monday

Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 24.