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.

Light Snow

36°F

2°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	E 12 mph
Barometer	29.70 in (1005.8 mb)
Dewpoint	26°F (-3°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Wind Chill	28°F (-2°C)
Last update	8 Jan 3:53 pm AKST

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Sitka AK

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

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Flood Watch

This Afternoon
High: 40 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Tonight
Low: 37 °F⇑
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 49 °F
Rain/Snow
then Heavy
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 42 °F
Rain
Saturday
High: 47 °F
Heavy Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 41 °F
Heavy Rain
Sunday
High: 46 °F
Rain
Sunday Night
Low: 41 °F
Rain
Monday
High: 47 °F
Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 40. South wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Snow before 9pm, then rain and snow. Temperature rising to around 44 by 4am. East wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Friday

Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 9am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 49. Southeast wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

Rain. Low around 42. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday

Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 47. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday Night

Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday

Rain. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Sunday Night

Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41.

Monday

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 47.