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- A strong low pressure system will bring storm force winds up to 55 knots and elevated seas up to 40 feet for the eastern Gulf of Alaska and near shore waters by Thursday morning. Click here to read the Marine Weather Statement for more information:
- Multiple rounds of accumulating snow possible for the Klondike and Haines Highways through Thursday. Click here for more information.
- A stronger second front will push into the panhandle Wednesday night into Thursday, bringing strong to high winds over land to portions of southeast Alaska on Thursday. High Wind Watches remain in effect. Click here for more information:
Hazardous Weather Conditions
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This Afternoon
High: 44 °F
ESE 10kt
2ftTonight
Low: 38 °F
⇑ESE 20kt
3-4ftThursday
High: 43 °F
S 25kt
3-5ftThursday Night
Low: 36 °F
S 20kt⇓
1-3ftFriday
High: 40 °F
Light Wind
1ftFriday Night
Low: 32 °F
Light Wind
< 1ftSaturday
High: 38 °F
Light Wind
< 1ftSaturday Night
Low: 33 °F
Light Wind
< 1ftSunday
High: 40 °F
Light Wind
1ft
High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.
Water temperature forecast is experimental.
Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point
Last Update: 2:30 pm AKST Feb 11, 2026
Forecast Valid: 3pm AKST Feb 11, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 17, 2026
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Detailed Forecast
...STORM WARNING THURSDAY...
Synopsis: A storm force low currently located near fifty two north
latitude and one fifty west longitude will quickly move into the
eastern gulf Wednesday night. This system will bring storm force
conditions and frequent gusts to hurricane force to areas south
of Cross Sound to Dixon Entrance. Southwesterly seas of 35 ft
will impact near shore coastal zones. Winds and seas begin to
subside Friday.
This Afternoon
ESE wind around 10 kt. A chance of showers. Seas around 2 ft.
Tonight
ESE wind 10 to 15 kt increasing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 kt. Showers. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
Thursday
S wind around 25 kt, with gusts as high as 45 kt. Showers. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
Thursday Night
S wind 15 to 20 kt decreasing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 kt. Showers. Seas 1 to 3 ft.
Friday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Rain showers likely before 9am, then rain and snow showers likely between 9am and noon, then rain showers likely after noon. Seas around 1 ft.
Friday Night
Variable winds 5 kt or less. A chance of showers before 9pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
Saturday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Rain and snow showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
Saturday Night
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Rain and snow showers. Seas 1 ft or less.
Sunday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 9am. Seas around 1 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: | 56.47°N 132.39°W |
| Last Update: | 2:30 pm AKST Feb 11, 2026 |
| Forecast Valid: | 3pm AKST Feb 11, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 17, 2026 |
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