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- High Wind Warnings remain in effect for majority of the panhandle into Wednesday with gusts to around 70 mph expected as a strong system pushes inland. Click here to view the High Wind Warning:
- 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:
- Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected over most of SEAK into 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:
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Petersburg (PAPG)
Lat: 56.8°NLon: 132.95°WElev: 71ft.
Light Rain
50°F
10°C
| Humidity | 89% |
| Wind Speed | Calm |
| Barometer | 29.55 in (1001.0 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 47°F (8°C) |
| Visibility | 7.00 mi |
| Last update | 13 Jan 7:56 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
12 Miles NNW Devils Thumb AK
High Wind Warning January 13, 09:15pm until January 14, 06:00am
NOW until 6:00am Wed
High Wind Warning
Tonight
Low: 18 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowWednesday
High: 18 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowWednesday Night
Low: 13 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowThursday
High: 21 °F
Chance Snow
Showers then
Partly SunnyThursday Night
Low: 16 °F
Chance Snow
ShowersFriday
High: 28 °F
Chance Snow
Friday Night
Low: 20 °F
Chance Snow
then Partly
CloudySaturday
High: 25 °F
Partly Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 18. South wind 65 to 70 mph decreasing to 55 to 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 26 to 32 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 18. Southwest wind around 50 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 20 to 26 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly before 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Low around 13. Southwest wind 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers between 9pm and 3am, then a chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
M.L.King Day
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNW Devils Thumb AK
57.35°N 132.38°W (Elev. 7336 ft)
57.35°N 132.38°W (Elev. 7336 ft)
1:54 pm AKST Jan 13, 2026
9pm AKST Jan 13, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 20, 2026
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