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- A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Haines and Skagway starting Friday evening with a long-duration snow event expected over the weekend, with forecast snowfall amounts 12 to 26". Click here for more information:
- A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the NE Gulf coast, including Yakutat, from late Friday night through late Saturday night with snow accumulations of 8 to 13 inches possible and winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Click here for more information:
- Medium range weather guidance shows increasing potential for a significant long duration snowfall event developing late weekend for the Icy Strait Corridor, including Juneau, Hoonah, and Gustavus. Click here for more information:
- 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.
Hazardous Weather Conditions
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 *** |
Extended Forecast for
7 Miles NE Echo Cove AK
Overnight
Low: 28 °F
Snow
Friday
High: 30 °F
Snow Likely
Friday Night
Low: 26 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 28 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSaturday Night
Low: 19 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSunday
High: 22 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 10 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowMonday
High: 16 °F
Heavy Snow
Monday Night
Low: 11 °F
Snow
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Snow. Low around 28. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 30. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after noon. 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. Areas of blowing snow between midnight and 3am. Low around 19. South wind 20 to 30 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 22. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow. Areas of blowing snow before midnight. Low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 16.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 11.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles NE Echo Cove AK
58.72°N 134.76°W (Elev. 3599 ft)
58.72°N 134.76°W (Elev. 3599 ft)
8:35 pm AKST Dec 4, 2025
1am AKST Dec 5, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 11, 2025
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