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Current conditions at

Portage, Portage Glacier (PATO)

Lat: 60.78°NLon: 148.83°WElev: 95ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist and Breezy

35°F

2°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed E 21 G 41 mph
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.6 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 15 Jan 10:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles S Golden AK

  • Today

    Today: Snow before noon, then rain and snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before noon. High near 40. East wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow before midnight, then rain and snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Low around 37. East wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 9am, then rain and snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 40. East wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A chance of snow before 9am, then a chance of rain and snow between 9am and 3pm, then a chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow before noon, then rain and snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before noon. High near 40. East wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow before midnight, then rain and snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Low around 37. East wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain before 9am, then rain and snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 40. East wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
M.L.King Day
A chance of snow before 9am, then a chance of rain and snow between 9am and 3pm, then a chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
A chance of snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles S Golden AK
 60.85°N 148.01°W (Elev. 1257 ft)
Last Update:
3:51 am AKST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am AKST Jan 15, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 21, 2026
 
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