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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Haines and Skagway with a long-duration snow event expected through Sunday, with forecast snowfall amounts 12 to 26". Click here for more information:
A Winter Weather Advisory 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 35 mph. Click here for more info:
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the Icy Strait Corridor, including Juneau, Gustavus, and Hoonah from Sunday night through Monday night with snow accumulations of 11 to 16 inches possible. Click here for more info:
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

38°F

3°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	SE 5 mph
Barometer	29.49 in (998.6 mb)
Dewpoint	37°F (3°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	34°F (1°C)
Last update	5 Dec 6:56 pm AKST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

19 Miles NE Point Warde AK

Tonight
Low: 23 °F
Chance Snow
then Heavy
Snow
Saturday
High: 30 °F
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 28 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Sunday
High: 30 °F
Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 24 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Monday
High: 27 °F
Snow
Monday Night
Low: 21 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
Snow
Tuesday
High: 28 °F
Snow
Tuesday Night
Low: 21 °F
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow, mainly after midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Light south wind becoming southeast 15 to 20 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow. High near 30. South wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 10 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow between 9pm and midnight. Low around 28. Southeast wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow. High near 30. South wind 15 to 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 24. South wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Monday

Snow. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Monday Night

Snow. Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Tuesday

Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 28.

Tuesday Night

Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 21.

Wednesday

Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 26.

Wednesday Night

Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 15.