Flood Watches are in effect from Friday morning through Saturday evening for all of central and southern SEAK and most of the northern panhandle.

An atmospheric river is forecast to impact the panhandle late Thursday night through Saturday morning, bringing snow transitioning to heavy rain, as well as quickly rising freezing levels. Flooding is possible due the expected rainfall and abundant snowmelt. Additionally, strong wind gusts across the southern panhandle with the heavy rain could increase the risk for possible isolated landslides. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch in effect from January 9, 09:00 AM AKST until January 10, 09:00 PM AKST

Current conditions at

Wrangell (PAWG)

Lat: 56.48°NLon: 132.37°WElev: 43ft.

Light Snow

33°F

1°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	E 8 G 16 mph
Barometer	29.74 in (1007.1 mb)
Dewpoint	32°F (0°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Wind Chill	26°F (-3°C)
Last update	8 Jan 8:56 pm AKST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

32 Miles ENE Point Warde AK

Flood Watch January 9, 09:00am until January 10, 09:00pm

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Flood Watch

Tonight
Low: 21 °F⇑
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Friday
High: 34 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday Night
Low: 31 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Saturday
High: 33 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 31 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday
High: 33 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 31 °F
Heavy Snow
Monday
High: 32 °F
Heavy Snow
Monday Night
Low: 30 °F
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Temperature rising to around 28 by 5am. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 6 to 9 inches possible.

Friday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. South wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow between midnight and 3am. Low around 31. South wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 8 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. South wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. South wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Monday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 32.

Monday Night

Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 30.