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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Birchwood, Birchwood Airport (PABV)

Lat: 61.42°NLon: 149.52°WElev: 95ft.

Overcast

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.8 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Jan 2:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles N Alyeska AK

Winter Weather Advisory January 15, 06:00pm until January 16, 09:00pm
High Wind Warning January 15, 03:19pm until January 16, 12:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
High Wind Warning
  •  
    High Wind Warning January 15, 03:19pm until January 16, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Fri

    High Wind Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 28 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 25. Southeast wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 85 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. High near 29. Southeast wind 40 to 50 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 28. Southeast wind around 60 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 25. Southeast wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 85 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. High near 29. Southeast wind 40 to 50 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 9 inches possible.
Friday Night
A chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of snow after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of snow after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles N Alyeska AK
 61.18°N 149.05°W (Elev. 4928 ft)
Last Update:
3:51 am AKST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm AKST Jan 15, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 21, 2026
 
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