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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.
Fog/Mist
41°F
5°C
| Humidity | 100% |
| Wind Speed | Calm |
| Barometer | 29.91 in (1012.7 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 41°F (5°C) |
| Visibility | 0.75 mi |
| Last update | 4 Dec 8:53 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
3 Miles SE Mount St Elias AK
Winter Storm Watch December 6, 03:00am until December 7, 03:00am
Tonight
Low: 8 °F
Snow Likely
Friday
High: 11 °F
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 8 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 11 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 4 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday
High: 6 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowSunday Night
Low: -2 °F
Snow Likely
Monday
High: 7 °F
Snow Likely
Monday Night
Low: 0 °F
Snow Likely
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 11. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 8. East wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 15 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 11. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 4. East wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow before noon. High near 6. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 7.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 4.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 1.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 0.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Mount St Elias AK
60.26°N 140.88°W (Elev. 8202 ft)
60.26°N 140.88°W (Elev. 8202 ft)
8:35 pm AKST Dec 4, 2025
9pm AKST Dec 4, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 11, 2025
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