Station Name: SALMON R AT GUSTAVUS AK
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 98 feet

Nearest Address:
Gustavus, AK 99826
Unorganized Borough County

GPS Coordinates: 58.44465728, -135.7418302

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 8:13AM AKST until December 31 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 8:13 AM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 4:15 PM

...SNOW CONTINUES FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE INTO MID WEEK... .Snowfall and periods of freezing rain continue for much of the northern half of the panhandle from Juneau and Icy Strait corridor area northward. The rain/snow line has moved southward, sitting just south of Tenakee Springs and Elfin Cove Monday evening. Snow totals have so far been around 15 to 47 inches across the northern panhandle. A low in the gulf is continuing to send surges of moisture into the panhandle with another surge expected to arrive for the northern inner channels late Monday night, bringing more renewed snowfall rates with it. Following this will be a slight decrease in snow rates Tuesday before a second wave of moisture is expected for late Tuesday night. Into Wednesday precip rates should then start to diminish. The rain/snow line will be wavering south of the Icy Strait area through this entire time period. Please stay tuned to future updates on this impactful storm. Strong winds for Skagway and along the Klondike Highway will bring areas of blowing and drifting snow, with significant reductions in visibility down to a half mile or less through Tuesday morning. * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 7 inches. * WHERE...Eastern Chichagof Island and Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will pick up late Monday night, diminish on Tuesday, then pick back up again Tuesday night as a series of waves moves through, though these will be weaker than previous waves.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of winter weather. For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 30 at 8:13AM AKST until December 31 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 8:13 AM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 4:15 PM

...SNOW CONTINUES FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE INTO MID WEEK... .Snowfall and periods of freezing rain continue for much of the northern half of the panhandle from Juneau and Icy Strait corridor area northward. The rain/snow line has moved southward, sitting just south of Tenakee Springs and Elfin Cove Monday evening. Snow totals have so far been around 15 to 47 inches across the northern panhandle. A low in the gulf is continuing to send surges of moisture into the panhandle with another surge expected to arrive for the northern inner channels late Monday night, bringing more renewed snowfall rates with it. Following this will be a slight decrease in snow rates Tuesday before a second wave of moisture is expected for late Tuesday night. Into Wednesday precip rates should then start to diminish. The rain/snow line will be wavering south of the Icy Strait area through this entire time period. Please stay tuned to future updates on this impactful storm. Strong winds for Skagway and along the Klondike Highway will bring areas of blowing and drifting snow, with significant reductions in visibility down to a half mile or less through Tuesday morning. * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 7 to 13 inches. * WHERE...Glacier Bay and City and Borough of Juneau. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult and is discouraged unless it is an emergency. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional accumulating snowfall totals will be highly variable. The bulk of the additional snow accumulation will be where heavier showers move through, and out the road in Juneau. Snowfall rates will pick up again late Monday night, diminish on Tuesday, then pick back up again Tuesday night as a series of waves moves through, though these will be weaker than previous waves.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water with you in case of an emergency. People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of winter weather. For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 1:21PM AKST until December 31 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 1:21 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 9:30 PM

...SNOW CONTINUES FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE INTO WEDNESDAY... .Snowfall and periods of freezing rain continue for much of the northern half of the panhandle from Juneau and Icy Strait corridor area northward. The rain/snow line has moved southward, sitting just south of Tenakee Springs and Elfin Cove Tuesday morning. A low in the gulf is continuing to send bands of heavy snow showers across the area. Breaks between the bands have seen occasional periods of light freezing rain. Expecting two bands of heavy snow to move through, one moving in Tuesday afternoon and another overnight. Precipitation will start to move out and diminish through the second half of Wednesday, then clear up for Thursday. Please stay tuned to future updates on this impactful storm. Strong winds for Skagway and along the Klondike Highway will bring areas of blowing and drifting snow, with significant reductions in visibility down to a half mile or less through Tuesday morning. Local municipalities have alerted residents of the an elevated avalanche risk. Check on any boats, planes, or out buildings that may be at risk to snow accumulations. * WHAT...Snow. Slight chance of freezing rain possible between the heavier snow showers. Additional snow accumulations of around 4 inches. * WHERE...Eastern Chichagof Island and Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will pick up again Tuesday afternoon and into the evening with band of showers moving through, and then they will lessen for a few hours with potential for freezing rain. Expect another band to move into the area overnight with another burst of snow showers. Check on any boats, planes, or out buildings that may be at risk to snow accumulations.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of winter weather. For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 30 at 1:21PM AKST until December 31 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 1:21 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 9:30 PM

...SNOW CONTINUES FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE INTO WEDNESDAY... .Snowfall and periods of freezing rain continue for much of the northern half of the panhandle from Juneau and Icy Strait corridor area northward. The rain/snow line has moved southward, sitting just south of Tenakee Springs and Elfin Cove Tuesday morning. A low in the gulf is continuing to send bands of heavy snow showers across the area. Breaks between the bands have seen occasional periods of light freezing rain. Expecting two bands of heavy snow to move through, one moving in Tuesday afternoon and another overnight. Precipitation will start to move out and diminish through the second half of Wednesday, then clear up for Thursday. Please stay tuned to future updates on this impactful storm. Strong winds for Skagway and along the Klondike Highway will bring areas of blowing and drifting snow, with significant reductions in visibility down to a half mile or less through Tuesday morning. Local municipalities have alerted residents of the an elevated avalanche risk. Check on any boats, planes, or out buildings that may be at risk to snow accumulations. * WHAT...Heavy snow. Localized Freezing rain at times between the showers. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 11 inches. * WHERE...Glacier Bay and City and Borough of Juneau. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional accumulating snowfall totals will be highly variable. Snowfall rates will pick up again late Tuesday afternoon and into the evening with band of showers moving through, and then they will lessen for a few hours with potential for freezing rain. Expect another band to move into the area after 3 am to about 9 am with another burst of snow showers. Check on any boats, planes, or out buildings that may be at risk to snow accumulations.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water with you in case of an emergency. People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of winter weather. For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 9:17PM AKST until December 31 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 9:17 PM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 6:00 AM

...SNOW CONTINUES FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE INTO WEDNESDAY... .Snowfall and periods of freezing rain continue for much of the northern half of the panhandle from Juneau and Icy Strait corridor area northward. The rain/snow line continues to linger just south of Tenakee Springs and Elfin Cove Tuesday evening. A low in the gulf is continuing to send bands of snow showers across the area. Breaks between the bands have seen occasional periods of light freezing rain. Expecting one additional band of heavy snow to move through late Tuesday night before the precipitation will start to move out and diminish through the second half of Wednesday. Precip is expected to clear out by Thursday. Please stay tuned to future updates on this impactful storm. Winds for Skagway and along the Klondike Highway have diminished as of 9 pm which has improved the blowing and drifting snow situation there. Winds are still gusty, just not as strong as earlier Tuesday evening. Some areas of blowing and drifting snow with reductions in visibility down to a mile or less are still possible through Wednesday morning. Local municipalities have alerted residents of the an elevated avalanche risk. Check on any boats, planes, or out buildings that may be at risk to snow accumulations. * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Eastern Chichagof Island and Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will pick up late Tuesday night as the last few waves move through, though these will be weaker than previous waves. There is still potential for light freezing rain at times as well. Check on any boats, planes, or out buildings that may be at risk to snow accumulations.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of winter weather. For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 30 at 9:17PM AKST until December 31 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 9:17 PM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 6:15 AM

...SNOW CONTINUES FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE INTO WEDNESDAY... .Snowfall and periods of freezing rain continue for much of the northern half of the panhandle from Juneau and Icy Strait corridor area northward. The rain/snow line continues to linger just south of Tenakee Springs and Elfin Cove Tuesday evening. A low in the gulf is continuing to send bands of snow showers across the area. Breaks between the bands have seen occasional periods of light freezing rain. Expecting one additional band of heavy snow to move through late Tuesday night before the precipitation will start to move out and diminish through the second half of Wednesday. Precip is expected to clear out by Thursday. Please stay tuned to future updates on this impactful storm. Winds for Skagway and along the Klondike Highway have diminished as of 9 pm which has improved the blowing and drifting snow situation there. Winds are still gusty, just not as strong as earlier Tuesday evening. Some areas of blowing and drifting snow with reductions in visibility down to a mile or less are still possible through Wednesday morning. Local municipalities have alerted residents of the an elevated avalanche risk. Check on any boats, planes, or out buildings that may be at risk to snow accumulations. * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Glacier Bay and City and Borough of Juneau. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional accumulating snowfall totals will be highly variable. Snowfall rates will pick up late Tuesday night as the last few waves move through, though these will be weaker than previous waves. There is still potential for light freezing rain at times as well. Check on any boats, planes, or out buildings that may be at risk to snow accumulations.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water with you in case of an emergency. People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of winter weather. For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.