News Headlines
- An atmospheric river will push into the panhandle late Thursday night through Friday, bringing rounds of rain with rapidly rising freezing levels across the area. Preparations should begin for an expected rain on snow event going into the weekend:
- A low in the northwestern Gulf will keep rain and snow showers across the area through the week, with precipitation for much of the panhandle changing to a wintry mix Tuesday and eventually back to snow Wednesday. Click here for more information:
- Starting on Thursday afternoon, January 8th. NWS Juneau will begin issuing statements to go along with our marine advisories and warnings. There will be no changes to the NOAA Weather Radio broadcast. Read more here.
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Sitka - Sitka Airport (PASI)
Lat: 57.05°NLon: 135.36°WElev: 13ft.
Overcast
40°F
4°C
| Humidity | 60% |
| Wind Speed | W 13 mph |
| Barometer | 29.12 in (986.1 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 27°F (-3°C) |
| Visibility | 9.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 32°F (0°C) |
| Last update | 6 Jan 9:53 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
4 Miles NW Baranof AK
Tonight
Low: 26 °F
Snow Showers
Wednesday
High: 29 °F
Snow Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 21 °F
Snow Showers
Thursday
High: 30 °F
Snow Showers
LikelyThursday Night
Low: 24 °F
Snow Showers
then
Rain/SnowFriday
High: 40 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 32 °F
Rain
Saturday
High: 39 °F
Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 26. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers. High near 29. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers. Low around 21. South wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Snow before 3am, then rain and snow. Low around 24. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Rain. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Baranof AK
57.14°N 134.89°W (Elev. 400 ft)
57.14°N 134.89°W (Elev. 400 ft)
8:35 pm AKST Jan 6, 2026
10pm AKST Jan 6, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 13, 2026
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