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A strong low will push up the eastern Gulf of Alaska Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday, bringing sustained Storm Force winds to the Gulf Coast and Gales to the inner channels. High Wind Watches are in effect. Click here for latest forecast discussion:

Hazardous Weather Conditions

High Wind Watch in effect from September 17, 07:00 AM AKDT until September 17, 10:00 PM AKDT

Current conditions at

Yakutat (PAYA)

Lat: 59.52°NLon: 139.67°WElev: 36ft.

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity	89%
Wind Speed	E 5 mph
Barometer	29.83 in (1010.1 mb)
Dewpoint	47°F (8°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	48°F (9°C)
Last update	16 Sep 7:53 am AKDT

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Extended Forecast for

Mount St Elias AK

High Wind Watch September 17, 07:00am until September 17, 10:00pm

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High Wind Watch

Today
High: 8 °F
Heavy Snow
Tonight
Low: 1 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Wednesday
High: 12 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 1 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday
High: 11 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 4 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday
High: 12 °F
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 2 °F
Snow
Saturday
High: 10 °F
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 8. South wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 1. Southeast wind 30 to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 36 to 42 inches possible.

Wednesday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 12. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 44 to 50 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 1. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Thursday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 1pm. High near 11. East wind 15 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Thursday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Friday

Snow. High near 12. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Friday Night

Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 2.

Saturday

Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 10.

Saturday Night

Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 1.

Sunday

Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 8.