Flood Watches are in effect from Friday morning through Saturday evening for all of central and southern SEAK and most of the northern panhandle.

An atmospheric river is forecast to impact the panhandle late Thursday night through Saturday morning, bringing snow transitioning to heavy rain, as well as quickly rising freezing levels. Flooding is possible due the expected rainfall and abundant snowmelt. Additionally, strong wind gusts across the southern panhandle with the heavy rain could increase the risk for possible isolated landslides. Read More >

Last Update: 822 PM AKST Thu Jan 8 2026

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Juneau, AK Local Forecast Office

11NM SW Kimshan Cove AK

Marine Zone Forecast


Synopsis: Onshore, southwesterly flow continues to bring showers and stronger gulf winds through tonight. Winds diminish Thursday before increasing again from the southeast on Friday as another system enters the gulf from the south.

Rest Of Tonight
E wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. Snow and rain.
Fri
SE wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft building to 22 ft in the afternoon. Rain.
Fri Night
S gale to 35 kt diminishing to 25 kt late. Seas 24 ft subsiding to 19 ft late. Rain.
Sat
SE wind 25 kt. Seas 18 ft. S swell. Rain.
Sat Night
S wind 25 kt. Seas 19 ft. S swell. Rain.
Sun
SE wind 25 kt. Seas 18 ft.
Mon
S wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
Tue
E wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft.







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822 PM AKST Thu Jan 8 2026
 
 

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