News Headlines
- An atmospheric river will push into the panhandle late Thursday night through Friday, bringing rounds of rain with rapidly rising freezing levels across the area. Preparations should begin for an expected rain on snow event going into the weekend:
- A low in the northwestern Gulf will keep rain and snow showers across the area through the week, with precipitation for much of the panhandle changing to a wintry mix Tuesday and eventually back to snow Wednesday. Click here for more information:
- Starting on Thursday afternoon, January 8th. NWS Juneau will begin issuing statements to go along with our marine advisories and warnings. There will be no changes to the NOAA Weather Radio broadcast. Read more here.
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Petersburg (PAPG)
Lat: 56.8°NLon: 132.95°WElev: 71ft.
Overcast
34°F
1°C
| Humidity | 100% |
| Wind Speed | Calm |
| Barometer | 29.16 in (987.7 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 34°F (1°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 6 Jan 9:56 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
4 Miles W Petersburg AK
Tonight
Low: 30 °F
Rain/Snow
Wednesday
High: 35 °F⇓
Snow Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 25 °F
Snow Showers
Thursday
High: 32 °F
Snow Showers
LikelyThursday Night
Low: 26 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 43 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 34 °F
Rain
Saturday
High: 41 °F
Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 36 °F
Rain
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Rain and snow showers. Low around 30. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers. Temperature falling to around 28 by 4pm. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers. Low around 25. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 32. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Snow likely before 9pm, then rain and snow. Low around 26. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Rain. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Petersburg AK
56.8°N 133.06°W (Elev. 351 ft)
56.8°N 133.06°W (Elev. 351 ft)
8:35 pm AKST Jan 6, 2026
10pm AKST Jan 6, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 13, 2026
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