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- 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:
- 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:
- 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
8 Miles W Mount Fairweather AK
Tonight
Low: 28 °F
Snow
Friday
High: 30 °F
Snow Likely
Friday Night
Low: 26 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 29 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 18 °F
Snow
Sunday
High: 22 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 8 °F
Snow
Monday
High: 15 °F
Snow
Monday Night
Low: 10 °F
Snow
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Snow. Low around 28. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 30. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 18. South wind 10 to 15 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. Low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 15.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 10.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 18.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 8.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles W Mount Fairweather AK
58.88°N 134.78°W (Elev. 3199 ft)
58.88°N 134.78°W (Elev. 3199 ft)
8:35 pm AKST Dec 4, 2025
10pm AKST Dec 4, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 11, 2025
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