News Headlines
- A Special Weather Statement has been issued for overtopping in Suicide Basin. Click here to read...
- Got a new NOAA Weather Radio to receive warnings for the next Mendenhall Flood? Here are instructions for how to set it up to make sure you get the alerts!
- A warming trend is expected through the week with highs by Wednesday in the mid to upper 70s. Some low 80s possible, especially Thursday and Friday. Winds will remain on the weaker side, though afternoon sea breezes may increase toward end of week.
- To view the latest marine and land weather forecast graphics for southeast Alaska, click here...
- Click here to visit the Suicide Basin monitoring page. You can use this page for updates throughout the GLOF season to see what the condition are within the basin.
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
3 Miles NW Mount Fairweather AK
Today
High: 48 °F
Slight Chance
DrizzleTonight
Low: 41 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 51 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 44 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 53 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 45 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 53 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 45 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 52 °F
Mostly Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
A slight chance of drizzle. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 51. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Mount Fairweather AK
58.94°N 134.59°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
58.94°N 134.59°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
9:44 am AKDT Aug 11, 2026
11am AKDT Aug 11, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 17, 2026
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