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- High Wind Warnings remain in effect for majority of the panhandle from Tuesday afternoon until Wednesday evening with gusts up to 65 mph expected as a strong system pushes inland. Click here to view the High Wind Warning:
- Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected over most of SEAK Tuesday and Wednesday with rain amounts of 1 to 3 inches. There is a potential for a break in the active weather going into the weekend. Click here to read the latest forecast discussion:
- A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for the upper elevations of the Klondike Highway and near White Pass with total snow accumulations of 12 to 20 inches through Wednesday morning. Click here for more details:
Hazardous Weather Conditions
For More Weather Information:
Today
High: 48 °F
ESE 10kt
1-2ft
Small Craft AdvisoryTonight
Low: 37 °F
SE 15kt
2-3ft
Gale WarningWednesday
High: 44 °F
WSW 10kt
2-3ftWednesday Night
Low: 36 °F
Light Wind
1ftThursday
High: 42 °F
Light Wind
1-2ftThursday Night
Low: 36 °F
Light Wind
1ftFriday
High: 42 °F
SE 10kt
1-2ftFriday Night
Low: 34 °F
Light Wind
1ftSaturday
High: 43 °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: 7:50 am AKST Jan 13, 2026
Forecast Valid: 11am AKST Jan 13, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 19, 2026
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Detailed Forecast
Synopsis: As of 830am Tuesday a storm force low is developing near fifty
eight north, one forty two west, quickly moving north into the
Gulf of Alaska. This low is expected to reach the Fairweather
grounds by 1 am Wednesday. Most concerning is the broad fetch of
southerly storm force winds on the eastern flank of this storm,
generating 35 ft seas. For the inner channels of Southeast
Alaska, winds will continue to increase through Tuesday
afternoon, reaching peak intensity through Wednesday morning.
Mariners should make ready for southeasterly gale force winds,
with storm force in some larger passages.
Today
ESE wind 5 to 10 kt. Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Seas 1 to 2 ft.
Tonight
SE wind 10 to 15 kt, with gusts as high as 40 kt. Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Wednesday
WSW wind 5 to 10 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. Rain. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Wednesday Night
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Rain likely before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow between midnight and 3am, then a chance of rain after 3am. Seas around 1 ft.
Thursday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. A chance of rain before 3pm. Seas 1 to 2 ft.
Thursday Night
Variable winds 5 kt or less. A chance of rain after 9pm. Seas around 1 ft.
Friday
SE wind 5 to 10 kt. A chance of rain. Seas 1 to 2 ft.
Friday Night
Variable winds 5 kt or less. A chance of rain, mixing with snow after 9pm, then gradually ending. Seas around 1 ft.
Saturday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.
*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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Forecast AreaABOUT THIS FORECAST
| Point Forecast: | 57.88°N 135.08°W |
| Last Update: | 7:50 am AKST Jan 13, 2026 |
| Forecast Valid: | 11am AKST Jan 13, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 19, 2026 |
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