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Flood Watches are in effect from Friday morning through Saturday evening for all of central and southern SEAK and most of the northern panhandle.

An atmospheric river is forecast to impact the panhandle Friday morning through Saturday morning, bringing snow transitioning to heavy rain, as well as quickly rising freezing levels. Flooding is possible due the expected rainfall and abundant snowmelt. Additionally, strong wind gusts across the southern panhandle with the heavy rain could increase the risk for possible isolated landslides. Read More >

Current conditions at

Haines - Haines Airport (PAHN)

Lat: 59.24°NLon: 135.51°WElev: 49ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed W 14 mph
Barometer 29.40 in (995.9 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Wind Chill-1°F (-18°C)
Last update 9 Jan 7:54 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NNE Cape Fairweather AK

  • Today

    Today: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 21. South wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 12. South wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 17 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 15. South wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow between midnight and 3am. Low around 10. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 16. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 17. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 21. South wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 12. South wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 17 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 15. South wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow between midnight and 3am. Low around 10. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow. High near 16. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 17. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 11.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 17.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 17.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 5.
Thursday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 14.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles NNE Cape Fairweather AK
 59.08°N 137.66°W (Elev. 9065 ft)
Last Update:
6:49 am AKST Jan 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am AKST Jan 9, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 15, 2026
 
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