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

Winter Storm Watch in effect from January 9, 06:00 AM AKST until January 10, 12:00 PM AKST

Current conditions at

Haines - Haines Airport (PAHN)

Lat: 59.24°NLon: 135.51°WElev: 49ft.

Mostly Cloudy

29°F

-2°C

Humidity	69%
Wind Speed	E 7 mph
Barometer	29.16 in (987.6 mb)
Dewpoint	20°F (-7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	22°F (-6°C)
Last update	7 Jan 1:54 pm AKST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

16 Miles S Haines Customs AK

Winter Storm Watch January 9, 06:00am until January 10, 12:00pm

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Winter Storm Watch

This Afternoon
High: 7 °F
Snow Showers
Tonight
Low: 2 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 8 °F
Chance Snow
Showers then
Snow Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 7 °F
Snow
Friday
High: 22 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday Night
Low: 18 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 26 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 24 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday
High: 26 °F
Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow showers. Steady temperature around 7. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Tonight

Snow showers likely, mainly before 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 2. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Thursday

Snow showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday Night

Snow showers likely before 9pm, then snow after 9pm. Low around 7. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Friday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 22. North wind around 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Friday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 24.

Sunday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 26.

Sunday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 24.