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- A winter storm this weekend brings another round of snow to the panhandle, followed by heavy rain into early next week. Click here to read the latest Forecast Discussion:
- With ongoing outflow conditions and cold temperatures up north, the Cold Weather Advisory has been continued for Skagway. Click here for more information:
- Winter Storm Watches have been issued for this weekend. Heavy snow for the north, and heavy snow and rain for the south. Click here for more information:
Hazardous Weather Conditions
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Christmas Day
High: 29 °F
Light Wind
< 1ftTonight
Low: 13 °F
Light Wind
1-3ftFriday
High: 24 °F
Light Wind
1-2ftFriday Night
Low: 11 °F
Light Wind
< 1ftSaturday
High: 37 °F
SE 15kt
2-3ftSaturday Night
Low: 32 °F
SE 10kt
2ftSunday
High: 44 °F
SSE 10kt
2ftSunday Night
Low: 39 °F
SSE 10kt
2-3ftMonday
High: 45 °F
S 10kt
2ft
High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.
Water temperature forecast is experimental.
Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point
Last Update: 6:31 am AKST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid: 2pm AKST Dec 25, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 31, 2025
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Detailed Forecast
Synopsis: A gale force low is transiting the Gulf of Alaska Thursday
afternoon, with northeasterly outflow winds increasing along
major bays and inlets. Winds and seas diminish briefly Friday
before a Storm Force system lifts into the gulf, driving
southeasterly storm force winds along the northern coast, with
strong gales to gale force for the remainder of the coast. Seas
of 20 to 25 ft are forecasted for the northern coast Saturday
into Sunday.
Christmas Day
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Snow, mainly before midnight. Seas 1 to 3 ft.
Friday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Sunny. Seas 1 to 2 ft.
Friday Night
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Seas 1 ft or less.
Saturday
SE wind 5 to 15 kt. Snow before 3pm, then rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Saturday Night
SE wind 5 to 10 kt. Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 9pm. Seas around 2 ft.
Sunday
SSE wind 5 to 10 kt. Rain. Seas around 2 ft.
Sunday Night
SSE wind around 10 kt. Rain. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Monday
S wind 5 to 10 kt. Rain. Seas around 2 ft.
*Notices:
- This forecast is for a single location. For safety concerns, mariners should be aware of the weather over a larger area. Forecast information for a larger area can be found within the zone forecast and the NDFD graphics.
- The forecast conditions at a particular point may not exceed the criteria of a Small Craft Advisory, Gale, Storm etc. These watches/warnings/advisories are issued for the entire zone in which the point resides and mariners should act accordingly.
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| Point Forecast: | 55.24°N 132.3°W |
| Last Update: | 6:31 am AKST Dec 25, 2025 |
| Forecast Valid: | 2pm AKST Dec 25, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 31, 2025 |
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