Flood Watches are in effect from Friday morning through Saturday evening for all of central and southern SEAK and most of the northern panhandle.

An atmospheric river is forecast to impact the panhandle late Thursday night through Saturday morning, bringing snow transitioning to heavy rain, as well as quickly rising freezing levels. Flooding is possible due the expected rainfall and abundant snowmelt. Additionally, strong wind gusts across the southern panhandle with the heavy rain could increase the risk for possible isolated landslides. Read More >

Last Update: 256 PM AKST Wed Jan 7 2026

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Juneau, AK Local Forecast Office

8NM NE Point Baker AK

Marine Zone Forecast


Synopsis: Onshore, southwesterly flow continues to bring showers and stronger gulf winds through tonight. Winds diminish Thursday before increasing again from the southeast on Friday as another system enters the gulf from the south.

Tonight
W wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft, except 14 ft near ocean entrances. Snow showers.
Thu
SW wind 20 kt becoming S 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 ft, except 13 ft near ocean entrances.
Thu Night
SE wind 15 kt becoming E 20 kt late. Seas 4 ft, except 8 ft near ocean entrances. Rain showers and snow showers.
Fri
E wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
Fri Night
SE wind 30 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
Sat
SE wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Sun
SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
Mon
SE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.



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256 PM AKST Wed Jan 7 2026
 
 

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