News Headlines
- Gale to storm force winds with gusts up to 60 mph are expected for the majority of the panhandle Tuesday. Click here to view the High Wind Watch:
- Heavy rain and strong winds are expected on Tuesday. There is a potential for a break in the active weather going into the weekend. Click here to read the latest forecast discussion:
Hazardous Weather Conditions
- Small Craft Advisory until January 12, 06:00 PM AKST
- Small Craft Advisory in effect from January 13, 06:00 PM AKST until January 13, 09:00 PM AKST
- Gale Warning in effect from January 13, 09:00 PM AKST until January 14, 12:00 AM AKST
- Storm Warning in effect from January 14, 12:00 AM AKST until January 14, 06:00 AM AKST
For More Weather Information:
This Afternoon

High: 40 °F
SSE 20kt
4ftTonight

Low: 37 °F
SSE 20kt
3-4ftTuesday

High: 43 °F
SSE 20kt
2-4ftTuesday Night

Low: 37 °F
⇑SSE 35kt
7ftWednesday

High: 41 °F
SSE 35kt
6-7ftWednesday Night

Low: 37 °F
SSE 25kt
4-5ftThursday

High: 39 °F
SSE 20kt
4ftThursday Night

Low: 35 °F
SE 20kt
3-4ftFriday

High: 41 °F
SE 25kt
3-4ft
High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.
Water temperature forecast is experimental.
Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point
Last Update: 4:04 pm AKST Jan 12, 2026
Forecast Valid: 4pm AKST Jan 12, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 18, 2026
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Detailed Forecast
Synopsis: A storm force low is expected to move into the Gulf starting
tomorrow bringing gales to the Inner Channels and storm force
winds to the outer coast. Onshore flow returns for Wednesday and
Thursday before high pressure builds in for the end of the week.
This Afternoon
SSE wind around 20 kt, with gusts as high as 30 kt. Rain. Seas around 4 ft.
Tonight
SSE wind 15 to 20 kt. Rain. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
Tuesday
SSE wind 10 to 20 kt. Showers before noon, then rain after noon. The rain could be heavy at times. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Tuesday Night
SSE wind 5 to 15 kt increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Winds could gust as high as 50 kt. Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Seas 1 ft building to 7 ft.
Wednesday
SSE wind 30 to 35 kt, with gusts as high as 55 kt. Rain. Seas 6 to 7 ft.
Wednesday Night
SSE wind 20 to 25 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. Rain. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
Thursday
SSE wind around 20 kt, with gusts as high as 30 kt. Rain. Seas around 4 ft.
Thursday Night
SE wind 15 to 20 kt. Rain. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
Friday
SE wind 15 to 25 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. Rain likely. Seas 3 to 4 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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ABOUT THIS FORECAST
| Point Forecast: | 59.16°N 135.38°W |
| Last Update: | 4:04 pm AKST Jan 12, 2026 |
| Forecast Valid: | 4pm AKST Jan 12, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 18, 2026 |
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