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- A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the NE Gulf coast, including Yakutat, from late Friday night through late Saturday night with snow accumulations of 8 to 13 inches possible and winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Click here for more information:
- A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Haines and Skagway starting Friday evening with a long-duration snow event expected over the weekend, with forecast snowfall amounts 12 to 26". Click here for more information:
- Medium range weather guidance shows increasing potential for a significant long duration snowfall event developing late weekend for the Icy Strait Corridor, including Juneau, Hoonah, and Gustavus. Click here for more information:
- The NWS is soliciting Comments through December 19, 2025 on the Discontinuation of the Max/Min Temperature and Precipitation Table Product (RTP) for all NWS Alaska Region, Eastern Region, and Western Region Offices. Follow this link for full details.
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Yakutat (PAYA)
Lat: 59.52°NLon: 139.67°WElev: 36ft.
Fog/Mist
40°F
4°C
| Humidity | 100% |
| Wind Speed | SE 5 mph |
| Barometer | 29.86 in (1011.2 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 40°F (4°C) |
| Visibility | 1.50 mi |
| Wind Chill | 36°F (2°C) |
| Last update | 4 Dec 10:53 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
18 Miles NW Dry Bay AK
Winter Storm Watch December 6, 03:00am until December 7, 03:00am
Tonight
Low: 27 °F
Rain/Snow
LikelyFriday
High: 33 °F
Rain/Snow
then SnowFriday Night
Low: 21 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 30 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSaturday Night
Low: 10 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowSunday
High: 13 °F
Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 5 °F
Snow Likely
Monday
High: 10 °F
Snow Likely
Monday Night
Low: 6 °F
Snow Likely
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9am. High near 33. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. East wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 9am, then areas of blowing snow after 3pm. High near 30. East wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 3am. Low around 10. East wind 30 to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow. High near 13. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 6.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 11.
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Point Forecast:
18 Miles NW Dry Bay AK
59.35°N 138.88°W (Elev. 1608 ft)
59.35°N 138.88°W (Elev. 1608 ft)
8:35 pm AKST Dec 4, 2025
11pm AKST Dec 4, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 11, 2025
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