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- A strong low pressure system will bring sustained gales to storm force winds with gusts to hurricane force and elevated seas from Baranof Island southward to Prince of Wales Island through Thursday afternoon. Click here for more marine information:
- Snowfall expected for Haines, Skagway and the northern highways through Thursday afternoon. Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect with accumulations 4 to 8 inches expected. Click here for more information:
- A strong low will push into the panhandle through Thursday afternoon, bringing strong to high winds over land to portions of southeast Alaska. Wind Advisories and High Wind Warnings remain in effect. Click here for more information:
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Petersburg (PAPG)
Lat: 56.8°NLon: 132.95°WElev: 71ft.
Rain Fog/Mist
39°F
4°C
| Humidity | 86% |
| Wind Speed | S 9 G 29 mph |
| Barometer | 29.54 in (1000.6 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 35°F (2°C) |
| Visibility | 5.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 33°F (1°C) |
| Last update | 12 Feb 11:56 am AKST |
Extended Forecast for
Petersburg AK
High Wind Warning February 12, 12:49pm until February 12, 06:00pm
NOW until 6:00pm Thu
High Wind Warning
This Afternoon
High: 41 °F
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 33 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 38 °F
Rain/Snow
then Chance
ShowersFriday Night
Low: 30 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 37 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely and
Patchy Dense
FogSaturday Night
Low: 32 °F
Rain/Snow and
Patchy Dense
FogSunday
High: 38 °F
Rain/Snow
then RainSunday Night
Low: 26 °F
Rain Likely
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 41. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers. Low around 33. South wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain and snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers. High near 38. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind.
Saturday
Rain and snow showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Patchy dense fog before noon, then patchy dense fog after 3pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow showers. Patchy dense fog before midnight. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 9am. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Washington's Birthday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
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Point Forecast:
Petersburg AK
56.81°N 132.95°W (Elev. 121 ft)
56.81°N 132.95°W (Elev. 121 ft)
12:25 pm AKST Feb 12, 2026
12pm AKST Feb 12, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 18, 2026
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