An atmospheric river will push into the panhandle late Thursday night through Friday, bringing rounds of rain with rapidly rising freezing levels across the area. Preparations should begin for an expected rain on snow event going into the weekend:
Heavy rain for the panhandle with rapidly rising freezing levels. Any existing snowpack will become more dense and harder to move. Additionally, hard pack snow on driveways, parking lots, and sidewalks will become very icy. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Petersburg (PAPG)
Lat: 56.8°NLon: 132.95°WElev: 71ft.
Unknown Precip Fog/Mist
33°F
1°C
| Humidity | 96% |
| Wind Speed | W 5 mph |
| Barometer | 29.19 in (988.8 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 32°F (0°C) |
| Visibility | 5.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 28°F (-2°C) |
| Last update | 7 Jan 4:56 am AKST |
Extended Forecast for
2 Miles ESE Petersburg AK
Overnight
Low: 34 °F
Rain/Snow
Wednesday
High: 35 °F
Rain/Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 32 °F
Snow Showers
Thursday
High: 32 °F
Snow Showers
LikelyThursday Night
Low: 27 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 43 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 36 °F
Rain
Saturday
High: 41 °F
Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 37 °F
Rain
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Rain and snow showers. Low around 34. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 3pm. High near 35. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers. Low around 32. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 32. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Snow likely before 9pm, then rain and snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Rain. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Petersburg AK
56.8°N 132.9°W (Elev. 49 ft)
56.8°N 132.9°W (Elev. 49 ft)
5:00 am AKST Jan 7, 2026
5am AKST Jan 7, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 13, 2026
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