News Headlines
- 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:
- A low in the northwestern Gulf will keep rain and snow showers across the area through the week, with precipitation for much of the panhandle changing to a wintry mix Tuesday and eventually back to snow Wednesday. Click here for more information:
- Starting on Thursday afternoon, January 8th. NWS Juneau will begin issuing statements to go along with our marine advisories and warnings. There will be no changes to the NOAA Weather Radio broadcast. Read more here.
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Haines - Haines Airport (PAHN)
Lat: 59.24°NLon: 135.51°WElev: 49ft.
Light Rain
36°F
2°C
| Humidity | 89% |
| Wind Speed | E 15 G 24 mph |
| Barometer | 28.90 in (979.0 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 33°F (1°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 27°F (-3°C) |
| Last update | 6 Jan 9:54 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
33 Miles NNE Cape Fairweather AK
Tonight
Low: 2 °F
Snow Showers
Wednesday
High: 5 °F⇓
Snow Showers
and Areas
Blowing SnowWednesday Night
Low: -5 °F
Snow Showers
LikelyThursday
High: 5 °F
Chance Snow
ShowersThursday Night
Low: -1 °F
Snow Likely
then SnowFriday
High: 20 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday Night
Low: 14 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 20 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 16 °F
Heavy Snow
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 2. South wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 5 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers. Areas of blowing snow before 9am. Temperature falling to around -3 by 4pm. Wind chill values as low as -30. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -25. Southwest wind around 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 5. Wind chill values as low as -20. South wind 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers before 9pm, then snow, mainly after 9pm. Low around -1. South wind 15 to 20 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 20. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 20.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 21.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 22.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 22.
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Point Forecast:
33 Miles NNE Cape Fairweather AK
59.24°N 137.59°W (Elev. 6880 ft)
59.24°N 137.59°W (Elev. 6880 ft)
8:35 pm AKST Jan 6, 2026
10pm AKST Jan 6, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 13, 2026
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