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Gale to storm force winds with gusts up to 65 mph are expected for the majority of the panhandle Tuesday. Click here to view the High Wind Watch:
Heavy rain is expected on Tuesday. There is a potential for a break in the active weather going into the weekend. Click here to read the latest forecast discussion:

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Haines - Haines Airport (PAHN)

Lat: 59.24°NLon: 135.51°WElev: 49ft.

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity	89%
Wind Speed	E 15 G 26 mph
Barometer	29.70 in (1005.9 mb)
Dewpoint	40°F (4°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	36°F (2°C)
Last update	13 Jan 5:54 am AKST

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Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NNE Cape Fairweather AK

High Wind Warning January 13, 09:00pm until January 14, 09:00pm

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High Wind Warning

Today
High: 18 °F
Snow Showers
Likely then
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Tonight
Low: 10 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Wednesday
High: 10 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 8 °F
Snow then
Snow Likely
Thursday
High: 17 °F
Snow Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 12 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday
High: 23 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday Night
Low: 14 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 20 °F
Chance Snow
then Mostly
Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow showers likely, mainly between 9am and noon, then snow after noon. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after noon. High near 18. South wind 30 to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 10. South wind 45 to 50 mph increasing to 50 to 55 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 28 to 34 inches possible.

Wednesday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Steady temperature around 10. Southwest wind 45 to 55 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Snow. Low around 8. Southwest wind 35 to 40 mph decreasing to 30 to 35 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Thursday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. South wind 30 to 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Snow, mainly before 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Saturday

A chance of snow before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.