An atmospheric river will push into the panhandle late Thursday night through Friday, bringing rounds of rain with rapidly rising freezing levels across the area. Preparations should begin for an expected rain on snow event going into the weekend:
Heavy rain for the panhandle with rapidly rising freezing levels. Any existing snowpack will become more dense and harder to move. Additionally, hard pack snow on driveways, parking lots, and sidewalks will become very icy. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Yakutat (PAYA)
Lat: 59.52°NLon: 139.67°WElev: 36ft.
Mostly Cloudy
22°F
-6°C
| Humidity | 92% |
| Wind Speed | E 6 mph |
| Barometer | 29.15 in (987.1 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 20°F (-7°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 14°F (-10°C) |
| Last update | 7 Jan 12:53 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
10 Miles WNW Mount St Elias AK
This Afternoon
High: -13 °F
Snow Showers
LikelyTonight
Low: -14 °F
Chance Snow
ShowersThursday
High: -7 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
Snow ShowersThursday Night
Low: -9 °F
Snow Likely
then SnowFriday
High: 17 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday Night
Low: 10 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 14 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 7 °F
Snow
Sunday
High: 13 °F
Heavy Snow
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Snow showers likely, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around -13. Wind chill values as low as -35. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14. Wind chill values as low as -35. East wind around 15 mph becoming south after midnight.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow showers before 9am, then a chance of snow showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near -7. Wind chill values as low as -40. Southeast wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers before 9pm, then snow, mainly after 9pm. Low around -9. Wind chill values as low as -35. South wind around 25 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 17. Southeast wind 25 to 35 mph increasing to 40 to 50 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 14. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 7.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 13.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 10.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 16.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 11.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 17.
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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)
11:44 am AKST Jan 7, 2026
1pm AKST Jan 7, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 13, 2026
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