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- A strong low pressure system will bring sustained gales to storm force winds with gusts to hurricane force and elevated seas from Baranof Island southward to Prince of Wales Island through Thursday afternoon. Click here for more marine information:
- Snowfall expected for Haines, Skagway and the northern highways through Thursday afternoon. Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect with accumulations 4 to 8 inches expected. Click here for more information:
- A strong low will push into the panhandle through Thursday afternoon, bringing strong to high winds over land to portions of southeast Alaska. Wind Advisories and High Wind Warnings remain in effect. Click here for more information:
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Today
High: 33 °F
WNW 10kt
2ftTonight
Low: 33 °F
⇑WNW 15kt
2-3ftFriday
High: 38 °F
SSE 10kt
< 1ftFriday Night
Low: 28 °F
Light Wind
< 1ftSaturday
High: 35 °F
SSE 10kt
1-2ftSaturday Night
Low: 29 °F
SSE 10kt
1-2ftSunday
High: 36 °F
⇑NW 20kt
4ftSunday Night
Low: 19 °F
NW 25kt
4-5ftWashington's Birthday
High: 25 °F
NW 25kt
5ft
High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.
Water temperature forecast is experimental.
Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point
Last Update: 7:59 am AKST Feb 12, 2026
Forecast Valid: 8am AKST Feb 12, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 18, 2026
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Detailed Forecast
Synopsis: A storm force low approaching northern Baranof island will make
landfall later in the day on Thursday. This system is bring
storm force conditions and frequent gusts to hurricane force to
areas south of Sitka Sound. Southwesterly seas of 35 ft will
impact near shore coastal zones. Winds and seas begin to subside
Friday.
Today
WNW wind 5 to 10 kt. Snow showers. Seas around 2 ft.
Tonight
Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming WNW 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Snow showers. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Friday
SSE wind 5 to 10 kt. Rain and snow showers likely, mainly before 9am. Seas 1 ft or less.
Friday Night
Variable winds 5 kt or less. A chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm, then a chance of snow showers after 3am. Seas 1 ft or less.
Saturday
S wind 5 to 10 kt becoming ESE in the afternoon. A chance of snow showers before 3pm, then rain and snow showers. Seas 1 to 2 ft.
Saturday Night
SSE wind 5 to 10 kt becoming NNW after midnight. Rain and snow showers. Seas 1 to 2 ft.
Sunday
NW wind 5 to 10 kt increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Rain and snow likely before 3pm, then a chance of snow. Seas 1 ft building to 4 ft.
Sunday Night
NW wind 20 to 25 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. A chance of snow. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
Washington's Birthday
NW wind around 25 kt, with gusts as high as 40 kt. Sunny. Seas around 5 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: | 59.16°N 135.38°W |
| Last Update: | 7:59 am AKST Feb 12, 2026 |
| Forecast Valid: | 8am AKST Feb 12, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 18, 2026 |
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