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- Accumulating snow expected for many areas of the panhandle Thursday into Friday. Winter storm warnings and Winter weather advisories have been issued for many areas. Click here for more details.
- Widespread strong cold outflow winds and freezing spray return for many marine areas starting as early as Friday in the north, and spreading southward into Saturday. See latest Marine Weather Statement for more information.
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Last Update: 341 AM AKST Thu Feb 19 2026
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7NM N Hoonah AK
Marine Zone Forecast
Synopsis: Light winds are forecast through the day on Thursday with snow
moving over the region. Thursday night into Friday, outflow
winds build, with gale force in northern inner channels by
Friday afternoon quickly spreading south Friday night. Gale
force winds and freezing spray will envelop many northern and
central inner channels through the weekend, with storm force
conditions likely in Lynn Canal by Sunday. Outflow winds begin
to subside Monday morning.
Today
E wind 10 kt. Seas building to 3 ft. Snow.
Tonight
E wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft. Snow.
Fri
N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Snow in the morning, then snow showers in the afternoon.
Fri Night
N gale to 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Light freezing spray.
Sat
N gale to 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
Sun
NE wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
Mon
E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
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