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- Clearing skies and light winds will allow fog to form Thursday night, reducing visibility below 1/4 mile at times. View the Dense Fog Advisory here:
- High pressure has moved over the area allowing for quieter weather across the panhandle. Some showers will still be possible, with the rain more likely for Yakutat and places to the west. Click here to read the latest forecast discussion:
Current conditions at
Yakutat (PAYA)
Lat: 59.52°NLon: 139.67°WElev: 36ft.
Heavy Rain Fog/Mist
38°F
3°C
| Humidity | 97% |
| Wind Speed | E 12 mph |
| Barometer | 30.39 in (1029.2 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 37°F (3°C) |
| Visibility | 2.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 30°F (-1°C) |
| Last update | 16 Jan 2:53 am AKST |
Extended Forecast for
10 Miles WNW Mount St Elias AK
Overnight
Low: 22 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowFriday
High: 23 °F
Heavy Snow
then Heavy
Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowFriday Night
Low: 17 °F
Snow then
Slight Chance
SnowSaturday
High: 22 °F
Chance Snow
then CloudySaturday Night
Low: 17 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 21 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 16 °F
Mostly Cloudy
M.L.King Day
High: 20 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 13 °F
Partly Cloudy
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Steady temperature around 22. South wind around 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly after noon. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow between noon and 3pm. High near 23. South wind 50 to 55 mph decreasing to 45 to 50 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 9pm. Low around 17. South wind 15 to 25 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 22. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southeast wind around 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 8.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles WNW Mount St Elias AK
60.35°N 141.24°W (Elev. 8081 ft)
60.35°N 141.24°W (Elev. 8081 ft)
2:25 pm AKST Jan 15, 2026
3am AKST Jan 16, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
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