Strong northerly outflow winds and dropping temperatures will bring significant cold weather impacts to southeast Alaska through Sunday.

Widespread strong, northerly and cold outflow winds with freezing spray over the marine areas expected through Sunday for the northern 2/3rds of the Alaska Panhandle. See our latest forecast discussion for more information. Read More >

Last Update: 511 PM AKST Fri Feb 20 2026

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Juneau, AK Local Forecast Office

10NM SW Rowan Bay AK

Marine Zone Forecast

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY...

Synopsis: Northerly gale to storm force outflow winds and freezing spray will impact many central and northern inner channels through the weekend. Monday afternoon outflow winds begin to quickly subside.

Tonight
N wind 25 kt increasing to 35 kt late. Seas 6 ft, except 9 ft near ocean entrances.
Sat
N wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Light freezing spray in the afternoon.
Sat Night
N gale to 40 kt. Seas 7 ft. Light freezing spray.
Sun
N gale to 40 kt. Seas 8 ft. Light freezing spray.
Sun Night
N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Light freezing spray.
Mon
N wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Tue
S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Wed
SW wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.









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511 PM AKST Fri Feb 20 2026
 
 

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