Station Name: Skagway, Taiya Inlet
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 30 feet

Sensor Depth: -11 feet

Nearest Address:
Terminal Way
Skagway, AK 99840
Skagwa County

GPS Coordinates: 59.450800, -135.32800

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 3 at 2:52PM AKST until March 4 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Tue March 3, 2026, 2:52 PM
Expires: Tue March 3, 2026, 11:00 PM

...SNOW FOR THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL PANHANDLE THROUGH WEDNESDAY... The next surge of snow is expected this evening as the main low moves closer to the panhandle bringing more moisture to the area. This next surge of moisture is expected to bring increasing snowfall rates to the Icy Strait corridor this evening. Along with this second wave of snow, the original band of snow is expected to set up around the Yakutat area bringing more accumulating snow to the area with the heaviest parts to the west of Yakutat. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Municipality of Skagway. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

Wind Advisory issued March 3 at 2:43PM AKST until March 3 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Tue March 3, 2026, 2:43 PM
Expires: Tue March 3, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Municipality of Skagway. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Use extra caution if traveling by land, sea, or air.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

yellow advisory - blowing snow - in effect

Service Notice – February 2026: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2026, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard is tentatively set for Spring 2026 deployment. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment and 2) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – février 2026: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2026, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique devrait être déployée provisoirement au printemps 2026. Des changements de données apparaîtront dans le PAC à la suite de ce déploiement et 2) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Tue March 3, 2026, 2:31 PM
Expires: Wed March 4, 2026, 6:02 AM

Poor visibility in blowing snow is expected in some locations. What: Loose snow combined with strong outflow winds will generate visibilities less than 400m in blowing snow. When: Tonight. Where: South Klondike Highway - Carcross to White Pass.. Additional information: Local blowing snow with visibilities less than 400m is forecast for portions of the South Klondike Highway where abundant loose snow is available. High winds will continue to generate local blowing snow conditions tonight. A reprieve develops on Wednesday morning, then winds increase again late Wednesday afternoon. ### Travel will likely be hazardous due to near-zero visibility. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to YTstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #YTStorm.

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.

yellow advisory - blowing snow - in effect

Service Notice – February 2026: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2026, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard is tentatively set for Spring 2026 deployment. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment and 2) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – février 2026: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2026, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique devrait être déployée provisoirement au printemps 2026. Des changements de données apparaîtront dans le PAC à la suite de ce déploiement et 2) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Tue March 3, 2026, 8:27 AM
Expires: Tue March 3, 2026, 6:01 PM

Poor visibility in blowing snow is expected in some locations. What: Loose snow combined with strong outflow winds will generate visibilities less than 400m in blowing snow. When: Today. Where: South Klondike Highway - Carcross to White Pass.. Additional information: Local blowing snow with visibilities less than 400m is forecast for portions of the South Klondike Highway where abundant loose snow is available. High winds will continue to generate local blowing snow conditions throughout the day. A reprieve develops tonight, then winds increase again Wednesday afternoon. ### Travel will likely be hazardous due to near-zero visibility. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to YTstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #YTStorm.

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.