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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
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Tonight
Low: 26 °F
ENE 15kt
4ftThursday
High: 32 °F
ENE 15kt
4ftThursday Night
Low: 27 °F
NE 20kt
7ftFriday
High: 31 °F
⇑NE 40kt
8-10ftFriday Night
Low: 22 °F
NE 40kt
8-9ftSaturday
High: 26 °F
NE 45kt
8ftSaturday Night
Low: 21 °F
NE 40kt
7-8ftSunday
High: 27 °F
NE 40kt
6-7ftSunday Night
Low: 22 °F
NE 30kt
5-6ft
High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.
Water temperature forecast is experimental.
Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point
Last Update: 8:02 pm AKST Feb 18, 2026
Forecast Valid: 10pm AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 25, 2026
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Detailed Forecast
Synopsis: Light winds are forecasted Thursday with snow moving over the
region. 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.
Tonight
ENE wind 10 to 15 kt. Snow, mainly after 3am. Seas around 4 ft.
Thursday
ENE wind around 15 kt. Snow. Seas around 4 ft.
Thursday Night
NE wind 15 to 20 kt. Snow. Seas 4 ft building to 7 ft.
Friday
NE wind 20 to 30 kt increasing to 30 to 40 kt in the afternoon. Snow showers, mainly before 9am. Widespread freezing spray after 3pm. Seas 8 to 10 ft.
Friday Night
NE wind around 40 kt, with gusts as high as 50 kt. Widespread freezing spray. Mostly cloudy. Seas 8 to 9 ft.
Saturday
NE wind 40 to 45 kt. Widespread freezing spray. Mostly sunny. Seas around 8 ft.
Saturday Night
NE wind 35 to 40 kt. Widespread freezing spray. Mostly clear. Seas 7 to 8 ft.
Sunday
NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Widespread freezing spray before 3pm. Sunny. Seas 6 to 7 ft.
Sunday Night
NE wind 20 to 30 kt, with gusts as high as 40 kt. Widespread freezing spray. Clear. Seas 5 to 6 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: | 58.2°N 136.63°W |
| Last Update: | 8:02 pm AKST Feb 18, 2026 |
| Forecast Valid: | 10pm AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 25, 2026 |
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