News Headlines
- 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:
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Last Update: 811 AM AKST Thu Feb 12 2026
For More Weather Information:
7NM N Hoonah AK
Marine Zone 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.
Rest Of Today
SE wind 25 kt. Gusts to 50 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain showers.
Tonight
W wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain showers.
Fri
W wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.
Fri Night
Light winds. Seas 2 ft or less.
Sat
W wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.
Sun
N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Mon
N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
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