News Headlines
- 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:
- A low in the northwestern Gulf will keep rain and snow showers across the area through the week, with precipitation for much of the panhandle changing to a wintry mix Tuesday and eventually back to snow Wednesday. Click here for more information:
- Starting on Thursday afternoon, January 8th. NWS Juneau will begin issuing statements to go along with our marine advisories and warnings. There will be no changes to the NOAA Weather Radio broadcast. Read more here.
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Yakutat (PAYA)
Lat: 59.52°NLon: 139.67°WElev: 36ft.
Light Snow Fog/Mist
31°F
-1°C
| Humidity | 96% |
| Wind Speed | W 8 G 18 mph |
| Barometer | 28.91 in (979.0 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 30°F (-1°C) |
| Visibility | 0.75 mi |
| Wind Chill | 24°F (-4°C) |
| Last update | 6 Jan 8:53 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
26 Miles NW Point Latouche AK
Tonight
Low: -13 °F
Snow Showers
Wednesday
High: -10 °F⇓
Snow Showers
then Snow
Showers
LikelyWednesday Night
Low: -18 °F
Snow Showers
LikelyThursday
High: -7 °F
Chance Snow
ShowersThursday Night
Low: -14 °F
Snow
Friday
High: 12 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday Night
Low: 6 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 11 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 4 °F
Heavy Snow
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Snow showers. Low around -13. Wind chill values as low as -40. South wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers. Temperature falling to around -16 by 4pm. Wind chill values as low as -40. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -18. Wind chill values as low as -35. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers before 9am, then a chance of snow showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -7. Wind chill values as low as -35. South wind around 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely before 9pm, then snow after 9pm. Low around -14. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 12. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 11.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 4.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 10.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 6.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 12.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 6.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 13.
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Point Forecast:
26 Miles NW Point Latouche AK
60.2°N 140.08°W (Elev. 9816 ft)
60.2°N 140.08°W (Elev. 9816 ft)
8:35 pm AKST Jan 6, 2026
9pm AKST Jan 6, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 13, 2026
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