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
Petersburg (PAPG)
Lat: 56.8°NLon: 132.95°WElev: 71ft.
Overcast
33°F
1°C
| Humidity | 96% |
| Wind Speed | SW 7 mph |
| Barometer | 29.22 in (989.8 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 32°F (0°C) |
| Visibility | 9.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 27°F (-3°C) |
| Last update | 7 Jan 12:56 am AKST |
Extended Forecast for
12 Miles NNW Devils Thumb AK
Overnight
Low: 9 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowWednesday
High: 12 °F⇓
Snow Showers
and Areas
Blowing SnowWednesday Night
Low: 2 °F
Snow Showers
Thursday
High: 12 °F
Snow Showers
LikelyThursday Night
Low: 9 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday
High: 26 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday Night
Low: 20 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 24 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 22 °F
Heavy Snow
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 9. Southwest wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Temperature falling to around 2 by 4pm. Wind chill values as low as -20. South wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers. Low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -25. Southwest wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely before 9pm, then snow after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 9. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 24.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 25.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 24.
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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)
8:35 pm AKST Jan 6, 2026
1am AKST Jan 7, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 13, 2026
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