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- A winter storm this weekend brings another round of snow to the panhandle, followed by heavy rain into early next week. Click here to read the latest Forecast Discussion:
- With ongoing outflow conditions and cold temperatures up north, the Cold Weather Advisory has been continued for Skagway. Click here for more information:
- Winter Storm Watches have been issued for this weekend. Heavy snow for the north, and heavy snow and rain for the south. Click here for more information:
Hazardous Weather Conditions
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Christmas Day
High: 25 °F
Light Wind
< 1ftThursday Night
Low: 13 °F
NNE 10kt
1-2ftFriday
High: 19 °F
Light Wind
1ftFriday Night
Low: 14 °F
E 10kt
1-2ftSaturday
High: 37 °F
ESE 15kt
2-3ftSaturday Night
Low: 10 °F
SE 15kt
2-3ftSunday
High: 45 °F
SE 10kt
2ftSunday Night
Low: 30 °F
SE 10kt
2ftMonday
High: 46 °F
SE 10kt
2ft
High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.
Water temperature forecast is experimental.
Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point
Last Update: 11:15 pm AKST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid: 1am AKST Dec 25, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 31, 2025
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Detailed Forecast
Synopsis: Strong outflow will slowly weaken through Wednesday night with
freezing spray and seas decreasing with it. A weak low will move
SE through the eastern gulf Thu strengthening outflow again in
the north and spreading light snow along the outer coast and
near shore waters of the gulf. A gale force front will move east
across the gulf Fri night and into the panhandle Sat.
Christmas Day
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Snow likely, mainly after noon. Seas 1 ft or less.
Thursday Night
ENE wind 5 to 10 kt becoming N after midnight. Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Widespread freezing spray after midnight. Seas 1 to 2 ft.
Friday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Widespread freezing spray before 9am, then Widespread freezing spray after 3pm. Mostly sunny. Seas around 1 ft.
Friday Night
E wind 5 to 10 kt. Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Widespread freezing spray. Seas 1 to 2 ft.
Saturday
ESE wind 10 to 15 kt. Snow before 3pm, then rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread freezing spray before 9am. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Saturday Night
SE wind 10 to 15 kt. Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 3am. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Sunday
SE wind around 10 kt. Rain. Seas around 2 ft.
Sunday Night
SE wind around 10 kt. Rain. Seas around 2 ft.
Monday
SE wind around 10 kt. Rain. Seas around 2 ft.
*Notices:
- This forecast is for a single location. For safety concerns, mariners should be aware of the weather over a larger area. Forecast information for a larger area can be found within the zone forecast and the NDFD graphics.
- The forecast conditions at a particular point may not exceed the criteria of a Small Craft Advisory, Gale, Storm etc. These watches/warnings/advisories are issued for the entire zone in which the point resides and mariners should act accordingly.
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| Point Forecast: | 56.65°N 133.14°W |
| Last Update: | 11:15 pm AKST Dec 24, 2025 |
| Forecast Valid: | 1am AKST Dec 25, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 31, 2025 |
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