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

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 3 at 7:43PM AKST until January 4 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Sat January 3, 2026, 7:43 PM
Expires: Sun January 4, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold temperatures as low as 35 below. * WHERE...Klondike Highway, especially near White Pass. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia are possible if exposed to these conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures have decreased as northerly outflow strengthens. These cold wind chills will mainly be over the northern portion of the Klondike Highway near White Pass. Fluctuations in wind chills are expected with varying wind speeds and slightly warmer temperatures over daytime hours. Winds chills at Skagway will be as low as 15 below.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 4 at 5:39AM AKST until January 7 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Sun January 4, 2026, 5:39 AM
Expires: Sun January 4, 2026, 3:00 PM

...HEAVY SNOW RETURNS TO SOUTHEAST ALASKA ON MONDAY... ..A weather system arriving late Sunday night will sweep into southeast Alaska on Monday, bringing with it heavy snow across the region. An initial warmup moving up from the south through the afternoon and overnight hours on Monday will result in some locations changing over to a rain and snow mix along the Icy Strait Corridor from Elfin Cove to Gustavus and Juneau, as well as areas farther to the south. However, weakening winds combined with heavy snow showers on Tuesday will more likely see a switch back to snow resulting in significant accumulations on Tuesday. * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 17 inches possible from late Sunday through late Tuesday. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Higher elevations of the south Klondike Highway and the Haines Highway could see periodic blizzard conditions with blowing snow and significantly reduced visibility. * WHERE...Municipality of Skagway and Haines Borough and Klukwan. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and is discouraged. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will remain as snow. Precipitation rates will become more variable on Tuesday as snow showers become the predominant precipitation mode. Higher snow totals are possible along the Chilkat Peninsula.

This weekend is the time to complete any snow removal efforts to protect property ahead of this next winter storm. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this developing weather situation.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 4 at 1:14PM AKST until January 5 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Sun January 4, 2026, 1:14 PM
Expires: Sun January 4, 2026, 9:15 PM

...HEAVY SNOW RETURNS TO SOUTHEAST ALASKA ON MONDAY... .A weather system will arrive late Sunday night and sweep into southeast Alaska, bringing heavy snowfall across the region on Monday. Heaviest snowfall rates are expected through Monday morning and into the afternoon. An initial warmup moving up from the south is expected through the afternoon and overnight hours on Monday, resulting in some locations changing over to a rain and rain/snow mix for areas along and south of the Icy Strait Corridor from Elfin Cove to Gustavus and Juneau. However, weakening winds combined with heavy snow showers on Tuesday will more than likely see a switch back to snow. Main forecast challenge on Tuesday will be the highly variable snowfall accumulations across the northern panhandle due to the hit or miss nature of the showers, warnings and advisories could be extended into Tuesday. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. * WHERE...Municipality of Skagway and Haines Borough and Klukwan. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel by land, sea, and air will be be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will remain all snow. The heaviest snowfall is expected Monday. Snowfall rates becoming more variable on Tuesday as snow showers become the predominant precipitation mode. Higher snow totals are possible along the Chilkat Peninsula.

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.