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
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This Afternoon
High: 40 °F
NE 20kt
12-14ft
Small Craft AdvisoryTonight
Low: 38 °F
W 20kt
16ft
Small Craft AdvisoryFriday
High: 41 °F
WSW 15kt
< 1ftFriday Night
Low: 36 °F
W 10kt
< 1ftSaturday
High: 40 °F
WSW 15kt
6-7ftSaturday Night
Low: 35 °F
WSW 10kt
5ftSunday
High: 40 °F
NNE 15kt
5-7ftSunday Night
Low: 29 °F
⇑NNE 25kt
7-9ftWashington's Birthday
High: 33 °F
NNE 25kt
7-9ft
High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.
Water temperature forecast is experimental.
Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point
Last Update: 12:48 pm AKST Feb 12, 2026
Forecast Valid: 2pm AKST Feb 12, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 18, 2026
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Detailed Forecast
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
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.
This Afternoon
NE wind 15 to 20 kt becoming NNW. Showers. Seas 12 to 14 ft.
Tonight
W wind 15 to 20 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. Showers. Seas 16 ft subsiding to 10 ft.
Friday
WSW wind 10 to 15 kt. A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 9am, then gradually ending. Seas 1 ft or less.
Friday Night
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Partly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.
Saturday
WSW wind 10 to 15 kt. A chance of rain and snow showers before 3pm, then rain showers. Seas 6 to 7 ft.
Saturday Night
WSW wind around 10 kt becoming E in the evening. Showers. Seas around 5 ft.
Sunday
E wind 10 to 15 kt becoming NNE in the afternoon. Rain likely before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
Sunday Night
NNE wind 15 to 20 kt increasing to 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 kt. A chance of rain and snow before 3am. Seas 7 to 9 ft.
Washington's Birthday
NNE wind around 25 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. Mostly sunny. Seas 7 to 9 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: | 12:48 pm AKST Feb 12, 2026 |
| Forecast Valid: | 2pm AKST Feb 12, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 18, 2026 |
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