National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

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 Friday morning 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

Current conditions at

Sitka - Sitka Airport (PASI)

Lat: 57.05°NLon: 135.36°WElev: 13ft.

Light Rain and Breezy

46°F

8°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed E 23 G 31 mph
Barometer 29.23 in (989.9 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 9 Jan 7:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Sitka AK

Flood Watch January 9, 09:00am until January 10, 09:00pm
Click here for hazard details and duration
Flood Watch

  • Today

    Today: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 9am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 49. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Low around 44. South wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 47. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 41. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 46. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain. High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 9am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 49. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 44. South wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 47. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 41. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Rain. High near 46. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Rain. High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Sitka AK
 57.05°N 135.39°W (Elev. 39 ft)
Last Update:
6:49 am AKST Jan 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am AKST Jan 9, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 15, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation