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 late Thursday night 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 in effect from January 9, 09:00 AM AKST until January 10, 09:00 PM AKST

Current conditions at

Sitka - Sitka Airport (PASI)

Lat: 57.05°NLon: 135.36°WElev: 13ft.

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity	73%
Wind Speed	E 13 G 21 mph
Barometer	29.65 in (1003.9 mb)
Dewpoint	28°F (-2°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Wind Chill	27°F (-3°C)
Last update	8 Jan 5:53 pm AKST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Sitka AK

Flood Watch January 9, 09:00am until January 10, 09:00pm

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Flood Watch

Tonight
Low: 37 °F⇑
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 49 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 43 °F
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 47 °F
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 44 °F
Rain/Snow
Sunday
High: 46 °F
Rain
Sunday Night
Low: 44 °F
Rain
Monday
High: 47 °F
Rain
Monday Night
Low: 43 °F
Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow before 9pm, then rain and snow. Temperature rising to around 44 by 4am. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Friday

Rain and snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 49. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

Rain and snow. Low around 43. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

Rain and snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 47. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday Night

Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 3am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Low around 44. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday

Rain. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday Night

Rain. Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Monday

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 47.

Monday Night

Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 43.

Tuesday

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.

Tuesday Night

Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 43.