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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Birchwood, Birchwood Airport (PABV)

Lat: 61.42°NLon: 149.52°WElev: 95ft.

Light Snow

7°F

-14°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 28.68 in (971.4 mb)
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 10 Jan 12:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles N Alyeska AK

Winter Weather Advisory until January 11, 09:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until January 11, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Sun

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 3pm. High near 30. Southeast wind 30 to 35 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 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly before 3am. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Low around 17. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 3am. Low around 14. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 3pm. High near 30. Southeast wind 30 to 35 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 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly before 3am. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Low around 17. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 18.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Thursday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 28.
Thursday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 21.
Friday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles N Alyeska AK
 61.18°N 149.16°W (Elev. 3140 ft)
Last Update:
6:34 pm AKST Jan 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am AKST Jan 10, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 16, 2026
 
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