Mountain Snow and Heavy Winds in the Northwest; Fire Weather Conditions in California; Tropical Storm Rafael

A storm system is bringing strong winds and heavy mountain snow to the Cascades into the Northern Rockies. Santa Ana winds and dry conditions will support elevated to critical fire weather over coastal portions of California. Snow, strong winds, blizzard conditions, and high seas are impacting Southwestern Alaska. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the Florida Keys from Tropical Storm Rafael. Read More >

Current conditions at

Portage, Portage Glacier (PATO)

Lat: 60.78°NLon: 148.83°WElev: 95ft.

Rain Fog/Mist

37°F

3°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed E 18 G 62 mph
Barometer 29.45 in (997.3 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 5 Nov 2:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

Whittier AK

Winter Storm Warning November 5, 03:51am until November 5, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning November 5, 03:51am until November 5, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Tue

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 38 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain before 3pm, then showers after 3pm. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 41. East wind 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers.  Low around 35. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, mainly before noon.  High near 42. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 42 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain before 3am, then showers after 3am. The rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 36. East wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely before noon, then showers after 3pm.  High near 44. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers before 9pm, then rain after 9pm. The rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 38. East wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday
Rain before 3pm, then showers after 3pm. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 41. East wind 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers. Low around 35. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers, mainly before noon. High near 42. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Rain before 3am, then showers after 3am. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 36. East wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
Showers likely before noon, then showers after 3pm. High near 44. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers before 9pm, then rain after 9pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Veterans Day
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Whittier AK
 60.78°N 148.68°W (Elev. 3 ft)
3:23 am AKST Nov 5, 2024
3am AKST Nov 5, 2024-6pm AKST Nov 11, 2024
 
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