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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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Tonight
Low: 13 °F
Light Wind
< 1ftChristmas Day
High: 24 °F
Light Wind
< 1ftThursday Night
Low: 14 °F
N 15kt
2-3ftFriday
High: 19 °F
N 15kt
1-3ftFriday Night
Low: 12 °F
ESE 15kt
1-2ftSaturday
High: 37 °F
ESE 20kt
2-3ftSaturday Night
Low: 31 °F
SSE 15kt
2-3ftSunday
High: 44 °F
SSE 15kt
2ftSunday Night
Low: 42 °F
SSE 15kt
2ft
High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.
Water temperature forecast is experimental.
Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point
Last Update: 3:17 pm AKST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid: 10pm AKST Dec 24, 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.
Tonight
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Widespread freezing spray before midnight. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less.
Christmas Day
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Snow, mainly after noon. Seas 1 ft or less.
Thursday Night
N wind 10 to 15 kt. Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Widespread freezing spray after 9pm. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Friday
N wind 5 to 15 kt becoming NE in the afternoon. Widespread freezing spray. Sunny. Seas 1 to 3 ft.
Friday Night
NE wind 10 to 15 kt becoming N in the evening. Snow, mainly after 3am. Widespread freezing spray. Seas 1 to 2 ft.
Saturday
ESE wind 15 to 20 kt, with gusts as high as 30 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
SSE wind around 15 kt. Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 3am. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Sunday
SSE wind around 15 kt. Rain. Seas around 2 ft.
Sunday Night
SSE wind 10 to 15 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: | 56.66°N 133.73°W |
| Last Update: | 3:17 pm AKST Dec 24, 2025 |
| Forecast Valid: | 10pm AKST Dec 24, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 31, 2025 |
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