Flood Watches are in effect from through Saturday evening for the northern panhandle & until Monday morning for the south. Flood Advisories are in effect for the Juneau area & Hoonah for ponding around roadways, & around Ketchikan's Ward Lake...

An atmospheric river will continue to impact the panhandle into Monday, bringing heavy rain, as well as quickly rising freezing levels. Flooding remains a concern due the heavy rainfall, abundant snowmelt, & clogged storm drains & ditches. Additionally, strong wind gusts across the Outer Coast & southern panhandle with the heavy rainfall may possibly increase the risk for isolated landslides. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Gulf of Alaska South of 57 Degrees North and East of 144 W (PKZ312) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Gulf of Alaska South of 57 Degrees North and East of 144 W (PKZ312)
Issued by: National Weather Service Juneau, AK
Last Update: 607 PM AKST Fri Jan 9 2026
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Tonight: S wind 35 kt diminishing to 25 kt late. Seas 19 ft.

Sat: S wind 30 kt. Seas 19 ft. Rain.

Sat Night: S wind 30 kt. Seas 20 ft.

Sun: S wind 15 kt becoming E 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 15 ft. SW swell in the morning.

Sun Night: NE wind 25 kt becoming SW late. Seas 14 ft.

Mon: S wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.

Tue: SE gale to 45 kt. Seas 21 ft.

Wed: SW gale to 45 kt. Seas 23 ft.







Zone Forecast: Gulf of Alaska South of 57 Degrees North and East of 144 W (PKZ312)

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