News Headlines
- A strong low pressure system will bring sustained gales to storm force winds with gusts to hurricane force and elevated seas from Baranof Island southward to Prince of Wales Island through Thursday afternoon. Click here for more marine information:
- Snowfall expected for Haines, Skagway and the northern highways through Thursday afternoon. Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect with accumulations 4 to 8 inches expected. Click here for more information:
- A strong low will push into the panhandle through Thursday afternoon, bringing strong to high winds over land to portions of southeast Alaska. Wind Advisories and High Wind Warnings remain in effect. Click here for more information:
Hazardous Weather Conditions
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Today
High: 42 °F
ENE 25kt
22ft
Gale WarningTonight
Low: 38 °F
WSW 25kt
22ft
Friday
High: 42 °F
Light Wind
9-11ftFriday Night
Low: 38 °F
Light Wind
9ftSaturday
High: 41 °F
WSW 10kt
8-9ftSaturday Night
Low: 37 °F
WSW 10kt
6-7ftSunday
High: 41 °F
NNE 15kt
9ftSunday Night
Low: 30 °F
⇑NNE 25kt
9-11ftWashington's Birthday
High: 33 °F
NNE 30kt
9-11ft
High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.
Water temperature forecast is experimental.
Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point
Last Update: 10:42 pm AKST Feb 11, 2026
Forecast Valid: 6am AKST Feb 12, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 18, 2026
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Detailed Forecast
...GALE WARNING THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
Synopsis: A storm force low approaching northern Baranof island will make
landfall later in the day on Thursday. This system is bring
storm force conditions and frequent gusts to hurricane force to
areas south of Sitka Sound towards Prince of Wales Island.
Southwesterly seas of 35 ft will impact near shore coastal zones.
Winds and seas begin to subside Friday.
Today
E wind 20 to 25 kt becoming WSW in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 kt. Showers. Seas 14 ft building to 22 ft.
Tonight
WSW wind 15 to 25 kt, with gusts as high as 30 kt. Showers. Seas 22 ft subsiding to 13 ft.
Friday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Showers likely, mainly before 9am. Seas 9 to 11 ft.
Friday Night
Variable winds 5 kt or less. A chance of showers before 9pm. Seas around 9 ft.
Saturday
WSW wind 5 to 10 kt. A chance of rain and snow showers before 3pm, then rain showers. Seas 8 to 9 ft.
Saturday Night
WSW wind 5 to 10 kt becoming E after midnight. Showers. Seas 6 to 7 ft.
Sunday
E wind 5 to 15 kt becoming NNE in the afternoon. Rain before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Seas 6 ft building to 9 ft.
Sunday Night
NNE wind 15 to 20 kt increasing to 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 kt. A chance of rain and snow before 3am. Seas 9 to 11 ft.
Washington's Birthday
NNE wind 25 to 30 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. Sunny. Seas 9 to 11 ft.
*Notices:
- This forecast is for a single location. For safety concerns, mariners should be aware of the weather over a larger area. Forecast information for a larger area can be found within the zone forecast and the NDFD graphics.
- The forecast conditions at a particular point may not exceed the criteria of a Small Craft Advisory, Gale, Storm etc. These watches/warnings/advisories are issued for the entire zone in which the point resides and mariners should act accordingly.
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| Point Forecast: | 58.08°N 136.58°W |
| Last Update: | 10:42 pm AKST Feb 11, 2026 |
| Forecast Valid: | 6am AKST Feb 12, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 18, 2026 |
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