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: 336 AM AKST Thu Feb 12 2026
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Marine Zone Forecast
...STORM WARNING THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
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 towards Prince of Wales Island.
Southwesterly seas of 35 ft will impact near shore coastal zones.
Winds and seas begin to subside Friday.
Today
near cape edgecumbe, S wind 40 kt becoming SW in the afternoon. Gusts to 55 kt. Near cape decision, S wind 50 kt becoming SW in the afternoon. Gust to 65 kt. Seas 24 ft building to 38 ft. Rain showers. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Tonight
SW wind 30 kt. Seas 29 ft subsiding to 18 ft late. Rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms.
Fri
SW wind 15 kt. Seas 12 ft. W swell. Rain showers in the morning.
Fri Night
NW wind 10 kt. Seas 11 ft. W swell.
Sat
W wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Sun
N wind 20 kt. Seas 15 ft.
Mon
N wind 20 kt. Seas 15 ft.
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