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Rain chances and above normal temps continue. A pattern change looks to bring colder temps and snow by the weekend. For more info, click here:
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Haines and Skagway for the potential of a long-duration snow event over the weekend. Click here for more information:
Long range weather models hinting at a potential significant snow event developing for this upcoming weekend for the northern panhandle. Stay tuned to the forecast. Click here for more details:
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Current conditions at

Yakutat (PAYA)

Lat: 59.52°NLon: 139.67°WElev: 36ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

43°F

6°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	SW 6 mph
Barometer	30.00 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint	43°F (6°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Wind Chill	39°F (4°C)
Last update	4 Dec 2:53 pm AKST

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Extended Forecast for

28 Miles N Point Latouche AK

This Afternoon
High: 10 °F
Snow Likely
Tonight
Low: 4 °F
Snow Likely
Friday
High: 6 °F
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 1 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 3 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: -6 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday
High: -2 °F
Snow
Sunday Night
Low: -13 °F
Snow Likely
Monday
High: -8 °F
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 4. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday

Snow. High near 6. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 1. South wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 3. West wind 20 to 25 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around -6. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday

Snow. High near -2. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13.

Monday

A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -8.