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Rain chances and above normal temps continue. A pattern change looks to bring colder temps and snow by the weekend. For more info, click here:
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Haines and Skagway for the potential of a long-duration snow event over the weekend. Click here for more information:
Long range weather models hinting at a potential significant snow event developing for this upcoming weekend for the northern panhandle. Stay tuned to the forecast. Click here for more details:
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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Special Weather Statement

Current conditions at

Point Retreat (PRTA2)

Lat: 58.41°NLon: 134.96°WElev: 98ft.

N/A

Humidity	NA
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	N/A
Visibility	NA
Last update	* Not a current observation *

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Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NE Echo Cove AK

Today
High: 32 °F
Snow Likely
Tonight
Low: 28 °F
Snow Likely
Friday
High: 30 °F
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 25 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 28 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 19 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday
High: 23 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 10 °F
Snow
Monday
High: 14 °F
Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 32. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday

Snow. High near 30. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. South wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday Night

Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 10.

Monday

Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 14.

Monday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.

Tuesday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.