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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
38°F
3°C
| Humidity | 97% |
| Wind Speed | E 5 mph |
| Barometer | 29.42 in (996.4 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 37°F (3°C) |
| Visibility | 8.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 34°F (1°C) |
| Last update | 5 Dec 2:53 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
3 Miles WNW Mount St Elias AK
Winter Weather Advisory December 6, 03:00am until December 6, 09:00pm
This Afternoon
High: 6 °F
Snow
Tonight
Low: 2 °F
Snow
Saturday
High: 4 °F
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: -2 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowSunday
High: 1 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowSunday Night
Low: -10 °F
Chance Snow
Monday
High: -2 °F
Snow Likely
Monday Night
Low: -10 °F
Snow Likely
Tuesday
High: -2 °F
Snow Likely
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Snow. High near 6. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 2. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 4. Wind chill values as low as -20. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Areas of blowing snow after midnight. Low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -25. East wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 9am. High near 1. East wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -2. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -2.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -5.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -6.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Mount St Elias AK
60.33°N 141.03°W (Elev. 9892 ft)
60.33°N 141.03°W (Elev. 9892 ft)
3:10 pm AKST Dec 5, 2025
3pm AKST Dec 5, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 11, 2025
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