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- Heads up folks in the Juneau area, we will be conducting a live test in conjunction with Alaska Electric Light & Power for the Salmon Creek Dam on September 23rd, 2026. See the Public Information Statment here for more details.
- Quieter weather for Thursday with lighter winds, spotty light showers and partial clearing. Another system will bring moderate to heavy rain and gusty winds for Friday, with a stronger system for the weekend. Read the latest forecast discussion here...
- To view the latest marine and land weather forecast graphics for Southeast Alaska, click here...
Hazardous Weather Conditions
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Friday
High: 55 °F
Light Wind
1-2ftFriday Night
Low: 52 °F
S 20kt
3-4ft
Small Craft AdvisorySaturday
High: 57 °F
SSW 20kt
4ft
Small Craft AdvisorySaturday Night
Low: 50 °F
SSW 25kt
3-4ftSunday
High: 52 °F
SSW 30kt
6-7ftSunday Night
Low: 48 °F
S 30kt
5-7ftMonday
High: 52 °F
SSW 25kt
5ftMonday Night
Low: 45 °F
SSW 20kt
2-4ftTuesday
High: 54 °F
S 10kt
1ft
High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.
Water temperature forecast is experimental.
Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point
Last Update: 7:56 pm AKDT Sep 17, 2026
Forecast Valid: 2am AKDT Sep 18, 2026-6pm AKDT Sep 24, 2026
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Detailed Forecast
Synopsis: Relatively benign marine conditions expected across the panhandle
this evening with the exception of S-ly moderate to fresh breezes
in Lynn Canal. Southerly to easterly winds will increase overnight
as a strengtheing low lifts north into the Gulf on Friday. Strong
to gale breezes and 8 to 12 ft seas for the Gulf and outer coastal
waters on Friday as the low lifts north through the Gulf, along
with fresh to strong S to SE-ly in the inner channels. Elevated
marine conditions continue into the weekend as another large low
lifts into the Gulf.
Friday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Showers, mainly after 10am. Patchy fog between 7am and 10am. Seas 1 to 2 ft.
Friday Night
S wind 15 to 20 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. Showers. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
Saturday
SSW wind around 20 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. Showers. Seas around 4 ft.
Saturday Night
SSW wind 20 to 25 kt, with gusts as high as 40 kt. Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
Sunday
SSW wind 25 to 30 kt, with gusts as high as 45 kt. Showers. Seas 6 to 7 ft.
Sunday Night
S wind 25 to 30 kt, with gusts as high as 40 kt. Showers. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
Monday
SSW wind 20 to 25 kt, with gusts as high as 40 kt. Showers. Seas around 5 ft.
Monday Night
SSW wind 15 to 20 kt. Showers likely. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Tuesday
S wind 5 to 10 kt. A chance of showers. Seas around 1 ft.
*Notices:
- This forecast is for a single location. For safety concerns, mariners should be aware of the weather over a larger area. Forecast information for a larger area can be found within the zone forecast and the NDFD graphics.
- The forecast conditions at a particular point may not exceed the criteria of a Small Craft Advisory, Gale, Storm etc. These watches/warnings/advisories are issued for the entire zone in which the point resides and mariners should act accordingly.
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| Point Forecast: | 59.43°N 135.35°W |
| Last Update: | 7:56 pm AKDT Sep 17, 2026 |
| Forecast Valid: | 2am AKDT Sep 18, 2026-6pm AKDT Sep 24, 2026 |
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