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A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for Haines and Skagway with a long-duration snow event expected through Sunday. Click here for more information:
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for the NE Gulf coast, including Yakutat, until Saturday night. Click here for more info:
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the Icy Strait Corridor, including Juneau, Gustavus, and Hoonah starting late Saturday night and continuing to Monday. Click here for more info:
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

Winter Weather Advisory until December 6, 09:00 PM AKST

Current conditions at

Yakutat (PAYA)

Lat: 59.52°NLon: 139.67°WElev: 36ft.

Overcast and Breezy

31°F

-1°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	E 21 G 26 mph
Barometer	29.13 in (986.3 mb)
Dewpoint	26°F (-3°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	18°F (-8°C)
Last update	6 Dec 3:53 pm AKST

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Mount St Elias AK

Winter Weather Advisory December 6, 03:57pm until December 6, 09:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory December 6, 03:57pm until December 6, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Sat
Winter Weather Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 3 °F
Snow
Tonight
Low: -3 °F
Snow
Sunday
High: 2 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
Snow
Sunday Night
Low: -10 °F
Chance Snow
Monday
High: -2 °F
Snow Likely
Monday Night
Low: -15 °F
Snow Likely
then Mostly
Cloudy
Tuesday
High: -13 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: -19 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow. High near 3. Wind chill values as low as -20. Southeast wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow. Low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -25. Southeast wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 7 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 9am. High near 2. Wind chill values as low as -30. East wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Sunday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. Wind chill values as low as -30. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

Monday

Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -2. North wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Snow likely before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near -13.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -19.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near -11.