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Gale to storm force winds with gusts up to 60 mph are expected for the majority of the panhandle Tuesday. Click here to view the High Wind Watch:
Heavy rain and strong winds are 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

High Wind Watch in effect from January 13, 09:00 PM AKST until January 14, 09:00 PM AKST

Current conditions at

Haines - Haines Airport (PAHN)

Lat: 59.24°NLon: 135.51°WElev: 49ft.

Overcast

42°F

6°C

Humidity	89%
Wind Speed	E 16 G 37 mph
Barometer	29.47 in (998.3 mb)
Dewpoint	39°F (4°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	34°F (1°C)
Last update	12 Jan 1:54 pm AKST

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Extended Forecast for

33 Miles NNE Cape Fairweather AK

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

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High Wind Watch

This Afternoon
High: 16 °F
Snow Likely
Tonight
Low: 13 °F
Snow
Tuesday
High: 23 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Tuesday Night
Low: 18 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Wednesday
High: 22 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 13 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday
High: 23 °F
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 18 °F
Snow
Friday
High: 27 °F
Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 16. Southwest wind 30 to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow, mainly after 9pm. Low around 13. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tuesday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 3pm. High near 23. South wind 20 to 25 mph becoming east 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

Tuesday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 18. Southeast wind 35 to 45 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. High near 22. Southwest wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Thursday

Snow. High near 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 18.

Friday

Snow, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

Friday Night

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Saturday

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.