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 Friday morning 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 until January 12, 09:00 AM AKST

Current conditions at

Wrangell (PAWG)

Lat: 56.48°NLon: 132.37°WElev: 43ft.

Light Rain and Breezy

45°F

7°C

Humidity	86%
Wind Speed	SE 25 G 35 mph
Barometer	29.49 in (998.7 mb)
Dewpoint	41°F (5°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Wind Chill	36°F (2°C)
Last update	9 Jan 11:56 am AKST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

13 Miles ESE Wrangell AK

Flood Watch January 9, 12:44pm until January 12, 09:00am

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch January 9, 12:44pm until January 12, 09:00am
NOW until 9:00am Mon
Flood Watch
This Afternoon
High: 35 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Tonight
Low: 33 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Saturday
High: 34 °F
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 33 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday
High: 35 °F
Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 33 °F
Snow
Monday
High: 34 °F
Snow
Monday Night
Low: 33 °F
Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 35. Southeast wind 30 to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 5 to 8 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Low around 33. South wind 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow. High near 34. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 33. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday

Snow. High near 35. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday Night

Snow. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Monday

Snow. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Monday Night

Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 33.