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 >

Last Update: 745 AM AKST Wed Jan 7 2026

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Juneau, AK Local Forecast Office

10NM W Kake AK

Marine Zone Forecast

Synopsis: Onshore flow continues to bring showers and stronger gulf winds through much of the week as a low weakens in the northern gulf. Winds diminish to some extent on Thursday before increasing again on Friday as another system enters the gulf from the south.

Today

S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.

Tonight

S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Snow showers.

Thu

SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft in the morning then 2 ft or less. Snow showers and rain showers in the afternoon.

Thu Night

SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain and snow.

Fri

SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 6 ft.

Sat

SE wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.