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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
Current conditions at
Yakutat (PAYA)
Lat: 59.52°NLon: 139.67°WElev: 36ft.
Overcast
36°F
2°C
| Humidity | 97% |
| Wind Speed | E 3 mph |
| Barometer | 29.51 in (999.4 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 35°F (2°C) |
| Visibility | 7.00 mi |
| Last update | 12 Jan 1:53 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
16 Miles ESE Mount St Elias AK
High Wind Watch January 13, 09:00pm until January 14, 09:00pm
This Afternoon
High: 21 °F
Snow
Tonight
Low: 16 °F
Snow Likely
Tuesday
High: 28 °F
Heavy Snow
Tuesday Night
Low: 21 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowWednesday
High: 24 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowWednesday Night
Low: 18 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday
High: 26 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 23 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday
High: 30 °F
Heavy Snow
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Snow. High near 21. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Northeast wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 8 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 9pm. Low around 21. East wind 25 to 30 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 9am. High near 24. Southwest wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 30.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
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Point Forecast:
16 Miles ESE Mount St Elias AK
60.18°N 140.58°W (Elev. 5200 ft)
60.18°N 140.58°W (Elev. 5200 ft)
10:30 am AKST Jan 12, 2026
2pm AKST Jan 12, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 18, 2026
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