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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.

Rain and Breezy

48°F

9°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed SE 21 G 30 mph
Barometer 29.22 in (989.4 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 9 Jan 10:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

Sitka AK

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

    NOW until 9:00pm Sat

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 48 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Low around 42. South wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 46. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 40. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 46. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 40 °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

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 48. Southeast wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 42. South wind 10 to 20 mph. 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 46. South wind around 10 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 40. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Rain. High near 46. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 40. 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.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sitka AK
 57.04°N 135.34°W (Elev. 30 ft)
Last Update:
8:32 am AKST Jan 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am AKST Jan 9, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 15, 2026
 
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