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- Next system on the horizon moves into the gulf by late Thursday, bringing another mix of rain and snow to the panhandle. Click here to read the latest Area Forecast Discussion:
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Last Update: 329 AM AKDT Fri Apr 3 2026
For More Weather Information:
Marine Zone Forecast
Synopsis: A front moving through the panhandle is bringing strong breezes
to near gale force winds with seas reaching 9 to 12 ft over the
marine waters through Friday. Strongest winds will remain
offshore and through outside waters, though Clarence Strait and
channel entrances may see increased speeds as well. Southerly
strong winds will decrease behind the front, with lighter winds
lasting through the rest of the weekend.
Today
NE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
Tonight
N wind 15 kt in the evening becoming variable less than 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
Sat
Wind variable less than 15 kt. Seas 6 ft in the morning then subsiding.
Sat Night
SE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft or less.
Sun
W wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft or less.
Mon
W wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
Tue
SW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
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