Flood Watches are in effect from Friday morning through Saturday evening for all of central and southern SEAK and most of the northern panhandle.

An atmospheric river is forecast to impact the panhandle Friday morning through Saturday morning, bringing snow transitioning to heavy rain, as well as quickly rising freezing levels. Flooding is possible due the expected rainfall and abundant snowmelt. Additionally, strong wind gusts across the southern panhandle with the heavy rain could increase the risk for possible isolated landslides. Read More >

Current conditions at

Yakutat (PAYA)

Lat: 59.52°NLon: 139.67°WElev: 36ft.

Rain Fog/Mist

36°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed E 17 mph
Barometer 28.94 in (980.0 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 9 Jan 12:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles WNW Mount St Elias AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Areas of blowing snow. High near 20. Southeast wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 12 to 17 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Areas of blowing snow. Low around 13. South wind 40 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. High near 15. South wind 35 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Areas of blowing snow between 9pm and 3am. Low around 10. Southeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 15. South wind around 20 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 15 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 15. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 15 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 20. Southeast wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 12 to 17 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 13. South wind 40 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. High near 15. South wind 35 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Areas of blowing snow between 9pm and 3am. Low around 10. Southeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow. High near 15. South wind around 20 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Snow. High near 15. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 9.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 16.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 15.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 1.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles WNW Mount St Elias AK
 60.35°N 141.24°W (Elev. 8081 ft)
8:32 am AKST Jan 9, 2026
1pm AKST Jan 9, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 15, 2026
 
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