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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.
Overcast
39°F
4°C
| Humidity | 96% |
| Wind Speed | E 3 mph |
| Barometer | 29.63 in (1003.5 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 38°F (3°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 5 Dec 7:53 am AKST |
Extended Forecast for
7 Miles W Mount St Elias AK
Winter Storm Watch December 6, 03:00am until December 7, 03:00am
Today
High: 11 °F
Snow
Tonight
Low: 8 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 10 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSaturday Night
Low: 3 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSunday
High: 5 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowSunday Night
Low: -3 °F
Snow Likely
Monday
High: 6 °F
Chance Snow
Monday Night
Low: 0 °F
Snow Likely
Tuesday
High: 4 °F
Snow Likely
Detailed Forecast
Today
Snow. High near 11. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 8. 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 7 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after noon. High near 10. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 18 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow between midnight and 3am. Low around 3. 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 3pm. High near 5. East wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 4.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 0.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -1.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles W Mount St Elias AK
60.34°N 141.13°W (Elev. 8022 ft)
60.34°N 141.13°W (Elev. 8022 ft)
4:19 am AKST Dec 5, 2025
8am AKST Dec 5, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 11, 2025
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