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- High Wind Warnings remain in effect for majority of the panhandle from Tuesday afternoon until Wednesday evening with gusts up to 65 mph expected as a strong system pushes inland. Click here to view the High Wind Warning:
- Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected over most of SEAK Tuesday and Wednesday with rain amounts of 1 to 3 inches. There is a potential for a break in the active weather going into the weekend. Click here to read the latest forecast discussion:
- A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for the upper elevations of the Klondike Highway and near White Pass with total snow accumulations of 12 to 20 inches through Wednesday morning. Click here for more details:
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Petersburg (PAPG)
Lat: 56.8°NLon: 132.95°WElev: 71ft.
Heavy Rain Fog/Mist
45°F
7°C
| Humidity | 86% |
| Wind Speed | SE 12 G 16 mph |
| Barometer | 29.78 in (1008.7 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 41°F (5°C) |
| Visibility | 4.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 39°F (4°C) |
| Last update | 13 Jan 9:56 am AKST |
Extended Forecast for
6 Miles SSW Devils Thumb AK
High Wind Warning January 13, 12:00pm until January 14, 06:00am
Today
High: 40 °F
Rain/Snow
then Heavy
RainTonight
Low: 28 °F
Rain/Snow
then Heavy
Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowWednesday
High: 36 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowWednesday Night
Low: 27 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
Snow then
Snow LikelyThursday
High: 33 °F
Chance Snow
then Mostly
CloudyThursday Night
Low: 25 °F
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 37 °F
Chance
Rain/SnowFriday Night
Low: 28 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Mostly
CloudySaturday
High: 38 °F
Partly Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after noon. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 40. South wind 25 to 35 mph increasing to 35 to 45 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after midnight. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after midnight. Low around 28. South wind 55 to 60 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 28 to 34 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. High near 36. Southwest wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly before 3am. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Low around 27. Southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
A chance of snow before 9am, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
M.L.King Day
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSW Devils Thumb AK
57.1°N 132.38°W (Elev. 3517 ft)
57.1°N 132.38°W (Elev. 3517 ft)
7:50 am AKST Jan 13, 2026
10am AKST Jan 13, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 19, 2026
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