Station Name: Sitka
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 20 feet

Sensor Depth: -7 feet

Nearest Address:
310 Katlian St
Sitka, AK 99835
Sitka City and Borough County

GPS Coordinates: 57.051694, -135.342000

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 26 at 3:35PM AKST until December 27 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 3:35 PM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 11:45 PM

...HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED FOR THE PANHANDLE THIS WEEKEND... .A large system moving in from the southwest will bring the next round of substantial, long duration, snowfall across the panhandle this weekend. This first front moving through will push over the Yakutat area late Friday night then over the rest of the panhandle Saturday. This is followed quickly by another surge of moisture and warmth from the south that will continue the precipitation Sunday and Monday. Snow levels will steadily rise across the central outer coast and south Saturday night causing a change over to rain. The rain/snow line then shifts northward to Icy Strait and the Juneau area on Sunday, bringing a mix or chance of freezing rain. The rain/snow line wavers in this area through Monday. Please stay tuned to future updates on this impactful storm. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka and Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A transition to rain is expected Saturday evening.

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 Weather Advisory issued December 26 at 11:37PM AKST until December 27 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 11:37 PM
Expires: Sat December 27, 2025, 7:45 AM

...HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED FOR THE PANHANDLE THIS WEEKEND... .A large system moving in from the southwest will bring the next round of substantial, long duration, snowfall across the panhandle this weekend. This first front moving through will push over the Yakutat area late Friday night then over the rest of the panhandle Saturday. This is followed quickly by another surge of moisture and warmth from the south that will continue the precipitation Sunday and Monday. Snow levels will steadily rise across the central outer coast and south Saturday night causing a change over to rain. The rain/snow line then shifts northward to Icy Strait and the Juneau area on Sunday, bringing a mix or chance of freezing rain. The rain/snow line wavers in this area through Monday. Please stay tuned to future updates on this impactful storm. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches. * WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka and Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A transition to rain is expected Saturday evening, which will coincide with stronger wind gusts.

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.