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

special weather statement in effect

Effective: Mon October 19, 2026, 4:15 AM
Expires: Mon October 19, 2026, 8:15 PM

Very strong winds expected. Where: White Pass, Atlin, Teslin, Whitehorse, Haines Junction, Kluane Lake, and Pelly-Carmacks. When: Tuesday until very early Wednesday morning. What: Wind gusts up to 80 km/h, possibly higher. Potential Impacts: - Localized power outages. - Travel disruptions and delays. - Tossing of loose objects. - Tree and property damage. Remarks: A very deep and robust low pressure system will form over the Aleutians and push into Alaska later today. Winds will increase tonight and early Tuesday morning. By midday Tuesday, the deep low will make its way into central Yukon. Very strong southerly winds gusting up to 80 km/h are expected with this system. Higher gusts could occur if the low deepens more than current models are indicating. By early Wednesday morning the low will have moved out of the Yukon and the strong winds will subside at that time. ### Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on social media using #BCStorm.

yellow warning - wind - in effect

Effective: Mon October 19, 2026, 2:40 PM
Expires: Tue October 20, 2026, 6:40 AM

Damaging winds are expected. When: Tuesday until very early Wednesday morning What: Wind gusts up to 90 km/h Where: - White Pass - Atlin - Teslin - Whitehorse - Haines Junction - Kluane Lake - Pelly-Carmacks. Additional Information: A very deep and robust low pressure system will form over the Aleutians and push into Alaska later this evening. Winds will increase tonight and early Tuesday morning. By midday Tuesday, the deep low will make its way into central Yukon. Very strong southerly winds gusting up to 90 km/h are expected with this system. Near White Pass, challenging travel conditions can be expected overnight through Tuesday morning due to strong winds and blowing snow. By early Wednesday morning the low will have moved out of the Yukon and the strong winds will subside at that time. ### Local utility outages are possible. High-sided vehicles will be pushed around by the wind. Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on social media using #BCStorm.

Stay away from fallen power lines.