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Fog will linger in parts of the area through Monday, reducing visibility below 1/4 mile at times. View the Dense Fog Advisories here:
High pressure has moved over the area allowing for quieter weather across the panhandle. Click here to read the latest forecast discussion:

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southern Chatham Strait (PKZ033) (Text-Only)

NWS Forecast for: Southern Chatham Strait (PKZ033) Issued by: National Weather Service Juneau, AK Last Update: 347 AM AKST Mon Jan 19 2026

Marine Weather Statement Dense Fog Advisory Today: Light winds becoming N 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 ft or less, except 5 ft near ocean entrances. Areas of fog with visibility one quarter nm or less early in the morning, then patchy fog in the afternoon. Tonight: N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less, except 5 ft near ocean entrances. Patchy fog. Tue: N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less, except 5 ft near ocean entrances. Patchy fog. Tue Night: N wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft. Wed: N wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft. Thu: N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Fri: N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Zone Forecast: Southern Chatham Strait (PKZ033)
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