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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Haines and Skagway with a long-duration snow event expected through Sunday, with forecast snowfall amounts 12 to 26". Click here for more information:
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the NE Gulf coast, including Yakutat, from late Friday night through late Saturday night with snow accumulations of 8 to 13 inches possible and winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Click here for more info:
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the Icy Strait Corridor, including Juneau, Gustavus, and Hoonah from Sunday night through Monday night with snow accumulations of 11 to 16 inches possible. Click here for more info:
The NWS is soliciting Comments through December 19, 2025 on the Discontinuation of the Max/Min Temperature and Precipitation Table Product (RTP) for all NWS Alaska Region, Eastern Region, and Western Region Offices. Follow this link for full details.

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from December 6, 03:00 AM AKST until December 6, 09:00 PM AKST

Current conditions at

Yakutat (PAYA)

Lat: 59.52°NLon: 139.67°WElev: 36ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

32°F

0°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	E 18 mph
Barometer	28.93 in (979.6 mb)
Dewpoint	31°F (-1°C)
Visibility	1.00 mi
Wind Chill	21°F (-6°C)
Last update	6 Dec 4:53 am AKST

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Extended Forecast for

16 Miles ESE Mount St Elias AK

Winter Weather Advisory until December 6, 09:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory until December 6, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Sat
Winter Weather Advisory
Overnight
Low: 19 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Saturday
High: 21 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 15 °F
Snow
Sunday
High: 17 °F
Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 8 °F
Snow Likely
Monday
High: 12 °F
Snow Likely
Monday Night
Low: 2 °F
Snow Likely
then Mostly
Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 3 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 19. Northeast wind around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 7 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 9am. High near 21. Northeast wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 10 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow. Low around 15. Northeast wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow. High near 17. Northeast wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Snow likely before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 3.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 4.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.