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The NWS is soliciting Comments through December 19, 2025 on the Discontinuation of the Max/Min Temperature and Precipitation Table Product (RTP) for all NWS Alaska Region, Eastern Region, and Western Region Offices. Follow this link for full details.
Winter Weather Advisory in effect for the Klondike Highway into Sunday night. Click here for more information:
The long range weather models are hinting at a pattern change that has been known to give the panhandle heavy snow. At the higher levels, the pattern looks to switch to a trough to the north with a ridge to the south. This pattern can produce heavy snow.
Widespread precip through Sunday night as a stronger system pushes through the area. Accumulating snow expected for the northern highways. Click here for more details:

Current conditions at

Hoonah - Hoonah Seaplane Base (PAOH)

Lat: 58.1°NLon: 135.41°WElev: 24ft.

Light Rain

40°F

4°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	E 12 mph
Barometer	29.73 in (1006.9 mb)
Dewpoint	40°F (4°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	33°F (1°C)
Last update	1 Dec 12:56 am AKST

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Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ESE Kimshan Cove AK

Overnight
Low: 35 °F
Heavy Rain
Monday
High: 40 °F
Rain
Monday Night
Low: 37 °F
Rain then
Rain Likely
Tuesday
High: 39 °F
Rain/Snow
Tuesday Night
Low: 36 °F
Rain/Snow
Wednesday
High: 40 °F
Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 37 °F
Rain
Thursday
High: 39 °F
Rain Likely
then
Rain/Snow
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 31 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 35. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday

Rain. High near 40. West wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Rain. Low around 37. West wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Tuesday

Rain likely before 9am, then rain and snow. High near 39. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday Night

Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 3am. Low around 36. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday

Rain. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday Night

Rain. Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

Rain likely before 3pm, then rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 39.