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- 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:
- 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:
- 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
39°F
4°C
| Humidity | 100% |
| Wind Speed | Calm |
| Barometer | 29.66 in (1004.4 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 39°F (4°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 5 Dec 6:53 am AKST |
Extended Forecast for
Mount St Elias AK
Winter Storm Watch December 6, 03:00am until December 7, 03:00am
Today
High: -14 °F
Snow
Tonight
Low: -23 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSaturday
High: -12 °F⇓
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSaturday Night
Low: -26 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSunday
High: -22 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowSunday Night
Low: -32 °F
Snow Likely
Monday
High: -16 °F
Snow Likely
Monday Night
Low: -30 °F
Snow Likely
Tuesday
High: -20 °F
Snow Likely
Detailed Forecast
Today
Snow. High near -14. Wind chill values as low as -35. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after midnight. Low around -23. Wind chill values as low as -55. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming east 30 to 40 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Temperature falling to around -26 by 1pm. Wind chill values as low as -65. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 35 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 17 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 3am. Low around -26. Wind chill values as low as -60. East wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow between 9am and 3pm. High near -22. East wind 25 to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -32. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -16. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -30.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -20.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -33.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -23.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -35.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -23.
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Point Forecast:
Mount St Elias AK
60.29°N 140.93°W (Elev. 17208 ft)
60.29°N 140.93°W (Elev. 17208 ft)
4:19 am AKST Dec 5, 2025
7am AKST Dec 5, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 11, 2025
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