An atmospheric river will push into the panhandle late Thursday night through Friday, bringing rounds of rain with rapidly rising freezing levels across the area. Preparations should begin for an expected rain on snow event going into the weekend:
Heavy rain for the panhandle with rapidly rising freezing levels. Any existing snowpack will become more dense and harder to move. Additionally, hard pack snow on driveways, parking lots, and sidewalks will become very icy. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Haines - Haines Airport (PAHN)
Lat: 59.24°NLon: 135.51°WElev: 49ft.
A Few Clouds
32°F
0°C
| Humidity | 66% |
| Wind Speed | Vrbl 6 mph |
| Barometer | 29.07 in (984.5 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 22°F (-6°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 26°F (-3°C) |
| Last update | 7 Jan 9:54 am AKST |
Extended Forecast for
22 Miles NNE Cape Fairweather AK
Today
High: -9 °F
Snow Showers
and Areas
Blowing SnowTonight
Low: -11 °F
Snow Showers
Thursday
High: -3 °F
Snow Showers
LikelyThursday Night
Low: -6 °F
Snow Likely
then Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowFriday
High: 16 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday Night
Low: 10 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 15 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 9 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday
High: 16 °F
Heavy Snow
Detailed Forecast
Today
Snow showers. Areas of blowing snow before noon. Steady temperature around -9. Wind chill values as low as -30. South wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. Low around -11. Wind chill values as low as -35. South wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -3. Wind chill values as low as -30. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers before 9pm, then snow, mainly after 9pm. Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -30. South wind 20 to 25 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 16. Southeast wind 30 to 35 mph increasing to 40 to 45 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 15. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 9.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 16.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 12.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 18.
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.
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Point Forecast:
22 Miles NNE Cape Fairweather AK
59.08°N 137.66°W (Elev. 9065 ft)
59.08°N 137.66°W (Elev. 9065 ft)
8:13 am AKST Jan 7, 2026
10am AKST Jan 7, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 13, 2026
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