Flood Watches are in effect from through Saturday evening for all of central and southern SEAK and most of the northern panhandle. Flood Advisories are in effect for the Juneau area & around Ketchikan's Ward Lake.

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

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Last Update: 606 PM AKST Fri Jan 9 2026

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Marine Zone Forecast

Synopsis: A strong frontal system continues to bring southeasterly winds across marine areas. Strongest winds will occur this afternoon into evening with widespread gales and times of storm force winds along Clarence Strait into Dixon Entrance. Seas along the southern gulf have build to around 20 ft as of Friday afternoon. Active weather continues through the weekend and into the start of the week.

Rest Of Tonight

S wind 35 kt diminishing to 25 kt late. Seas 21 ft. Rain early in the evening.

Sat

S wind 25 kt. Seas 17 ft. S swell. Rain in the afternoon.

Sat Night

S wind 25 kt. Seas 17 ft. Rain in the evening.

Sun

S wind 20 kt. Seas 16 ft. S swell.

Sun Night

E wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.

Mon

SE wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.