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- A Winter Storm Watch 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 40 mph. Click here for more information:
- A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Haines and Skagway starting Friday evening with a long-duration snow event expected over the weekend, with forecast snowfall amounts 12 to 26". Click here for more information:
- Medium range weather guidance shows increasing potential for a significant long duration snowfall event developing late weekend for the Icy Strait Corridor, including Juneau, Hoonah, and Gustavus. Click here for more information:
- 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
Current conditions at
Yakutat (PAYA)
Lat: 59.52°NLon: 139.67°WElev: 36ft.
Light Rain Fog/Mist
42°F
6°C
| Humidity | 100% |
| Wind Speed | E 6 mph |
| Barometer | 29.93 in (1013.6 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 42°F (6°C) |
| Visibility | 3.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 38°F (3°C) |
| Last update | 4 Dec 6:53 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
16 Miles ESE Mount St Elias AK
Winter Storm Watch December 6, 03:00am until December 7, 03:00am
Tonight
Low: 22 °F
Snow
Friday
High: 24 °F
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 21 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 23 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 16 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday
High: 18 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowSunday Night
Low: 9 °F
Snow Likely
Monday
High: 18 °F
Snow Likely
Monday Night
Low: 11 °F
Snow Likely
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 22. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 24. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Light northeast wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Northeast wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow between 9am and 3pm. High near 18. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 16.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 7.
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Point Forecast:
16 Miles ESE Mount St Elias AK
60.21°N 140.52°W (Elev. 4213 ft)
60.21°N 140.52°W (Elev. 4213 ft)
4:57 pm AKST Dec 4, 2025
7pm AKST Dec 4, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 11, 2025
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