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 16 at 3:44AM AKDT until March 16 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 3:44 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 11:45 AM

...MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOWFALL CONTINUES INTO MONDAY... A strong low pressure system is currently tracking northward towards the panhandle, with snow transitioning to rain across much of the southern panhandle through early Monday. For the northern and central Alaska Panhandle, drier air and a bit of a later start to the heavier snowfall is expected. As a result, have lowered storm total snowfall amounts. Current forecast snowfall accumulations within the Winter Storm Warnings are between 4 to 8 inches, with locally higher amounts expected through Monday afternoon. For communities in Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Warnings south of the Icy Strait Corridor, up to two additional inches of snow possible through Monday morning. Snow showers will then continue behind this system with widely variable accumulations through the rest of the week. * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of Southeast Alaska. * WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Current forecast has heaviest snowfall rates arriving into early Monday morning across the Icy Strait corridor communities, including Juneau. Snow will transition from light and fluffy to more wet and dense through Monday morning. Locally higher amounts are expected.

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 March 16 at 6:41AM AKDT until March 17 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 6:41 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 2:45 PM

...MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOWFALL CONTINUES INTO MONDAY..A strong low pressure system is currently tracking northward towards the panhandle, with snow transitioning to rain across much of the southern panhandle through early Monday. For the northern and central Alaska Panhandle, drier air has interfered with moisture transport into the area, and so have lowered storm total snowfall amounts. Snowfall rates will diminish as the system departs through Monday morning. Heavy Snow showers will then build in behind this system with widely variable accumulations through the rest of the week * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Municipality of Skagway. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moisture with the initial system has been having trouble reaching into the northern panhandle in enough quantity to produce heavy snow. Snow showers in the wake of the system will strengthen overnight.

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 March 16 at 6:41AM AKDT until March 16 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 6:41 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 1:00 PM

...MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOWFALL CONTINUES INTO MONDAY..A strong low pressure system is currently tracking northward towards the panhandle, with snow transitioning to rain across much of the southern panhandle through early Monday. For the northern and central Alaska Panhandle, drier air has interfered with moisture transport into the area, and so have lowered storm total snowfall amounts. Snowfall rates will diminish as the system departs through Monday morning. Heavy Snow showers will then build in behind this system with widely variable accumulations through the rest of the week * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of Southeast Alaska. * WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow has been having trouble reaching northward past Hoonah as of early Monday morning. Although still expecting some accumulation, amounts with the initial system may be lower than anticipated for the northern half of the Icy Strait Corridor and Juneau. Locally higher amounts are possible. Snow showers will begin in the wake of the initial system and strengthen Monday night through Tuesday.

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.