News Headlines
- A strong low pressure system will bring sustained gales to storm force winds with gusts to hurricane force and elevated seas from Baranof Island southward to Prince of Wales Island through Thursday afternoon. Click here for more marine information:
- Snowfall expected for Haines, Skagway and the northern highways through Thursday afternoon. Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect with accumulations 4 to 8 inches expected. Click here for more information:
- A strong low will push into the panhandle through Thursday afternoon, bringing strong to high winds over land to portions of southeast Alaska. Wind Advisories and High Wind Warnings remain in effect. Click here for more information:
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Last Update: 757 AM AKST Thu Feb 12 2026
For More Weather Information:
11NM SW Kimshan Cove AK
Marine Zone Forecast
Synopsis: A storm force low approaching northern Baranof island will make
landfall later in the day on Thursday. This system is bring
storm force conditions and frequent gusts to hurricane force to
areas south of Sitka Sound. Southwesterly seas of 35 ft will
impact near shore coastal zones. Winds and seas begin to subside
Friday.
Rest Of Today
S wind 10 kt. Seas 15 ft becoming 25 ft. Rain showers.
Tonight
SW wind 30 kt. Seas 27 ft subsiding to 17 ft late. Rain showers.
Fri
SW wind 10 kt. Seas 12 ft. SW swell.
Fri Night
W wind 10 kt. Seas 11 ft. SW swell.
Sat
W wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Sun
NE wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
Mon
NE wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
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