Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Hazardous Weather to the Eastern U.S.

A rapidly-intensifying winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today. An Arctic front will lead in a period of gusty to high winds and sharply colder temperatures over the entire eastern U.S. Heavy lake effect snow is then expected from Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

Yakutat (PAYA)

Lat: 59.52°NLon: 139.67°WElev: 36ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed E 13 mph
Barometer 29.64 in (1003.7 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 29 Dec 3:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles WNW Mount St Elias AK

Winter Storm Warning December 29, 04:03pm until December 29, 06:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 29, 04:03pm until December 29, 06:00pm

    NOW until 6:00pm Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 6. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers.  High near 12. Southeast wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 12 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 2. Southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8. East wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 8 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 7. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 7 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 19. Southeast wind around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 6. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers. High near 12. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers. Low around 2. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
New Year's Day
Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 7. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 0.
Friday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 4.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 9pm, then a chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 5.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 4.
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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)
3:49 pm AKST Dec 29, 2025
4pm AKST Dec 29, 2025-6pm AKST Jan 4, 2026
 
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