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- A special weather statement regarding Sucide Basin has been issued above Mendenhall Lake and River. No current activity noted, however, we will continue to watch this situation.
- Heads up folks in the Juneau area, we will be conducting a live test in conjunction with Alaska Electric Light & Power for the Salmon Creek Dam on September 23rd, 2026. See the Public Information Statment here for more details.
- Pattern changing with rain, cooler temps and elevated winds returning. Moderate to heavy rains Tue night/Wed morning for the NE gulf Coast and as the front slides east and south over the panhandle. Read the latest forecast discussion here...
- To view the latest marine and land weather forecast graphics for southeast Alaska, click here...
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This Afternoon
High: 66 °F
Light Wind
1ftTonight
Low: 52 °F
Light Wind
1ftWednesday
High: 62 °F
Light Wind
1ftWednesday Night
Low: 54 °F
Light Wind
< 1ftThursday
High: 62 °F
Light Wind
1ftThursday Night
Low: 53 °F
Light Wind
1ftFriday
High: 58 °F
SSE 10kt
1-2ftFriday Night
Low: 53 °F
SSE 15kt
3ftSaturday
High: 58 °F
SSE 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: 11:37 am AKDT Sep 15, 2026
Forecast Valid: 3pm AKDT Sep 15, 2026-6pm AKDT Sep 21, 2026
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Detailed Forecast
Synopsis: High pressure in the Gulf shifts east as a system moves into the
northern panhandle Tuesday into Wednesday. Northwesterly flow
offshore will shift to west-southwesterly and pick up to a fresh
to strong breeze. Inner channels expected to see increasing
southerly winds Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Seas
building to 8 to 11 feet in the Gulf, diminishing starting
Thursday ahead of the next system on Friday.
This Afternoon
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Sunny. Seas around 1 ft.
Tonight
Variable winds 5 kt or less. A slight chance of rain after 4am. Seas around 1 ft.
Wednesday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. A slight chance of rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 1pm. Seas around 1 ft.
Wednesday Night
Variable winds 5 kt or less. A chance of rain. Seas 1 ft or less.
Thursday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. A chance of rain. Seas around 1 ft.
Thursday Night
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Seas around 1 ft.
Friday
SSE wind 5 to 10 kt. Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Seas 1 to 2 ft.
Friday Night
SSE wind 10 to 15 kt. Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Seas around 3 ft.
Saturday
SSE wind around 10 kt. Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. 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: | 55.33°N 131.62°W |
| Last Update: | 11:37 am AKDT Sep 15, 2026 |
| Forecast Valid: | 3pm AKDT Sep 15, 2026-6pm AKDT Sep 21, 2026 |
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