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 Storm Warning issued March 21 at 5:05AM AKDT until March 21 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

...ANOTHER PERIOD OF SNOW FOR THE CENTRAL AND NORTHERN PANHANDLE SATURDAY... .Widespread snowfall has begun across the coastal and northern panhandle as of early Saturday morning as the first front pushes into the coast. There are no major changes to current forecast snow accumulations for Saturday, however the Winter Weather Advisory has been extended to included Yakutat through the early afternoon. There is still some uncertainty of exact snow accumulations at the surface for Saturday afternoon as temperatures at sea level are expected reach into the mid 30s to the upper 30s due to increasing daylight and sun angle while in contrast, temperatures aloft are still favorable for accumulating snow amounts. This battle between the warmer surface temperatures and cooler atmosphere will be the main forecast challenge through Saturday afternoon. If the heavier precipitation rates are significant enough to overcome the warmer surface temperatures, snow accumulations will be greater. But if the temperatures are able to overcome the precipitation rates, snowfall will be limited as it melts by the time it reaches the surface. This will need to be monitored for any changes in potential snow accumulation. The orientation of the low and where the showers move into the panhandle will also impact the snow amounts, with how northward and inland the heavier moisture will push and how organized the bands of snow are expected to be when moving through this weekend. Highest snow rates are expected to continue through Saturday morning before warmer temperatures in the afternoon begin to limit snow accumulations. Additional bands of snow may move into SE AK through the remainder of the weekend. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches. * WHERE...Haines Borough and Klukwan. * WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel by land, air, and sea could be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow rates will be near Haines and along the Chilkat Peninsula with lower snow rates farther up the Haines Highway. Though snow rate could increase again near Haines Customs near the international border.

Effective: Wed December 31, 1969, 4:00 PM
Expires: Wed December 31, 1969, 4:00 PM

...ANOTHER PERIOD OF SNOW FOR THE CENTRAL AND NORTHERN PANHANDLE SATURDAY... .Widespread snowfall has begun across the coastal and northern panhandle as of early Saturday morning as the first front pushes into the coast. There are no major changes to current forecast snow accumulations for Saturday, however the Winter Weather Advisory has been extended to included Yakutat through the early afternoon. There is still some uncertainty of exact snow accumulations at the surface for Saturday afternoon as temperatures at sea level are expected reach into the mid 30s to the upper 30s due to increasing daylight and sun angle while in contrast, temperatures aloft are still favorable for accumulating snow amounts. This battle between the warmer surface temperatures and cooler atmosphere will be the main forecast challenge through Saturday afternoon. If the heavier precipitation rates are significant enough to overcome the warmer surface temperatures, snow accumulations will be greater. But if the temperatures are able to overcome the precipitation rates, snowfall will be limited as it melts by the time it reaches the surface. This will need to be monitored for any changes in potential snow accumulation. The orientation of the low and where the showers move into the panhandle will also impact the snow amounts, with how northward and inland the heavier moisture will push and how organized the bands of snow are expected to be when moving through this weekend. Highest snow rates are expected to continue through Saturday morning before warmer temperatures in the afternoon begin to limit snow accumulations. Additional bands of snow may move into SE AK through the remainder of the weekend. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches. * WHERE...Haines Borough and Klukwan. * WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel by land, air, and sea could be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow rates will be near Haines and along the Chilkat Peninsula with lower snow rates farther up the Haines Highway. Though snow rate could increase again near Haines Customs near the international border.

yellow warning - winter storm - 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: Fri March 20, 2026, 3:45 PM
Expires: Sat March 21, 2026, 7:45 AM

Hazardous winter conditions are expected. What: - 15 to 25 cm of snow - Strong winds reducing visibility in blowing snow When: Early Saturday morning to Saturday night. Where: Haines Road, particularly south of Chilkat Pass. Additional information: A Gulf of Alaska low will generate periods of snow, at times heavy, to the Haines Road area beginning late overnight or early Saturday morning. Snowfall will intensify through the day on Saturday and begin to ease Saturday night. A total of up to 25 cm of snow will fall by Saturday night. In addition, strong gusty winds up to 50 km/h will result in poor visibility in blowing snow for the period. ### Travel will likely be challenging. 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 and outdoor activities until conditions improve.

yellow warning - winter storm - 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: Sat March 21, 2026, 4:16 AM
Expires: Sat March 21, 2026, 8:16 PM

Hazardous winter conditions are expected. What: - 15 to 25 cm of snow - Strong winds reducing visibility in blowing snow When: Today to early Sunday morning Where: Haines Road, particularly south of Chilkat Pass. Additional information: A Gulf of Alaska low will generate periods of snow, at times heavy, to the Haines Road area today then ease tonight. A total of up to 25 cm of snow will fall by early Sunday morning. In addition, strong gusty winds up to 50 km/h will result in poor visibility in blowing snow for the period. ### Travel will likely be challenging. 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 and outdoor activities until conditions improve.