Station Name: Yakutat, Yakutat Bay
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 23 feet

Sensor Depth: -8 feet

Nearest Address:
324 Max Italio Dr
Yakutat, AK 99689
Yakutat City and Borough County

GPS Coordinates: 59.548333, -139.733056

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued December 26 at 4:57AM AKST until December 27 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 4:57 AM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 1:00 PM

...HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED FOR THE PANHANDLE STARTING FRIDAY NIGHT... .A large system moving in from the southwest Friday night will bring the next round of substantial snowfall across the panhandle this weekend. This first warm front moving through will push over the area late Friday night into Saturday from W to E, followed quickly by another surge of moisture and warmth that will continue the precipitation into Sunday. The warm front Friday night through Saturday will bring heavy snowfall across the panhandle through the morning hours, lasting through Sunday for the northern panhandle, while the southern panhandle will begin to see a transition to rain as warm air pushes in through Saturday. Some uncertainty remains regarding the exact snowfall amounts and the precise timing of the transition to rain, however many areas are expected to see over 12 inches in 24 hours Saturday. There is also some concern that the warm air may get into the far northern areas by Sunday evening which we are watching closely. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 17 to 21 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat and Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult and is discouraged unless it is an emergency. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The oncoming system late Friday night will bring heavy snowfall across the NE coastline down to Cross Sound, with the heaviest rates being expected to start early Saturday morning, with near 1 inch per hour rates in the morning and lasting into midday, with possibility of seeing over 1 inch per hour at the heaviest period of snowfall. Confidence has increased on these areas seeing above 18 inches of snow accumulation in 24 hours Saturday.

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 Storm Warning issued December 26 at 1:00PM AKST until December 27 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 1:00 PM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 9:00 PM

...HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED FOR THE PANHANDLE THIS WEEKEND... .A large system moving in from the southwest will bring the next round of substantial, long duration, snowfall across the panhandle this weekend. This first warm front moving through will push over the Yakutat area late Friday night then over the rest of the panhandle Saturday. This is followed quickly by another surge of moisture and warmth from the south that will continue the precipitation Sunday and Monday. Snow levels will steadily rise across the central outer coast and south Saturday night causing a change over to rain. The rain/snow line then shifts northward to Icy Strait and the Juneau area on Sunday, bringing a mix or chance of freezing rain. The rain/snow line wavers in this area through Monday. Please stay tuned to future updates on this impactful storm. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 17 to 21 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat and Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS....Heaviest rates being expected to start early Saturday morning, with near 1 inch per hour rates in the morning and lasting into midday, with possibility of seeing over 1 inch per hour at the heaviest period of snowfall. Yakutat will likely see snow continue through Sunday and Monday.

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.