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As we continue through Winter Preparedness Week, one of Wednesday's topic is precipitation type. For folks who have been...
10/07/2026

As we continue through Winter Preparedness Week, one of Wednesday's topic is precipitation type.

For folks who have been around Southeast for a few years, you understand that our complex terrain can bring a variety of precipitation 'flavors' as cold air is trapped in valleys and mountains. This can result an assortment of rain, freezing, rain, sleet, snow, or our favorite, all types in a few hours. A fun forecasting challenge indeed!

Its important to recognize the various precipitation types in our forecast products as they can impact your life differently!

Anyone can enjoy Southeast Alaska in the summer. However, it takes a real Southeast Alaskan to enjoy the rain.With that ...
10/07/2026

Anyone can enjoy Southeast Alaska in the summer. However, it takes a real Southeast Alaskan to enjoy the rain.
With that said, sometimes its nice to see the sun. Expect the sun to make more of an appearance starting Friday, with clearer skies and low chances for any serious rain likely persisting over much of the area into the weekend.

Now, there could be some fog in the mornings but either way, rain chances should diminish.

10/07/2026

FEMA to Conduct Alaska Emergency Alert
System Pre-Test on October 7

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will conduct a statewide Emergency
Alert System (EAS) test in Alaska on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. This statewide test will
help FEMA identify technical or procedural issues before the nationwide EAS test scheduled
for November 17, 2026.

What to Expect

The Alaska only test on Oct. 7, will be similar to the regular monthly EAS test but will announce the test a national EAS system not an Alaska EAS test.

On Wednesday, October 7, at approximately 10:20 a.m. AKDT, normal radio and television programming in Alaska
will be briefly interrupted to relay a test message. The interruption is expected to last about one minute. The
message will state that it is only a test and that no action is required by the public. The Alaska pre-test will not
include Wireless Emergency Alerts sent to cellular phones.

Why Alaska Was Selected
Alaska has a mix of urban, remote, and wilderness areas, allowing FEMA to assess signal reception across varied
terrain in one state. Additionally, its geographic separation from other states reduces the chance that the test
signals will reach neighboring states.
About the 2026 Nationwide Test

The nationwide EAS test scheduled for November 17, 2026, will evaluate the readiness and effectiveness of the
infrastructure used to distribute a national emergency message. FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System
Division will originate the test message and participating broadcasters and other communications providers will
relay it to the public through radio and television broadcasts nationwide. For additional information, visit FEMA’s web
page for Frequently Asked Questions about the Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact FEMA Region 10 Office of External Affairs:
▪ News Desk at (425) 487-4610 or [email protected]
▪ Congressional Affairs at [email protected]

Good morning SEAK! Satellite continues to show showers pushing into the panhandle for today. A disturbance to the south ...
10/07/2026

Good morning SEAK! Satellite continues to show showers pushing into the panhandle for today. A disturbance to the south may clip southern panhandle tonight into tomorrow morning, bringing an increased chance of steadier rain. As the low shifts into BC, a ridge of high pressure will build in from the west. Northerly flow will develop and bring clearing and drier conditions for the end of the work week into the start of the weekend.

10/07/2026

Clearing skies are on the way, with high temperatures in the low to mid 50s.

Check out this video for more!

❄️Winter Preparedness Week Day 3❄️Marine Weather Danger: Gales, Storm-Force Winds & Heavy Freezing Spray HazardsWinter m...
10/06/2026

❄️Winter Preparedness Week Day 3❄️
Marine Weather Danger: Gales, Storm-Force Winds & Heavy Freezing Spray Hazards

Winter marine storms across the Inner Channels and Gulf Coast bring high seas, strong wind gusts, and severe icing conditions. Heavy freezing spray can be very dangerous for mariners, causing rapid ice buildup that severely compromises vessel stability.

If you operate a commercial vessel, ferry, or skiff this winter:
🌊 Monitor Marine Advisories: Track Gale/Storm Warnings, Special Marine Warnings, and Heavy Freezing Spray Advisories prior to departure.
🌊 Heavy Freezing Spray Risk: Strong winds combined with cold air and water temperatures can generate dangerous icing. Take action early to avoid high-risk icing zones.
🌊 Coastal Inundation: Strong storm surges coinciding with high tides can cause localized coastal flooding and floating harbor debris hazards.

Stay weather-aware on the water, and always check our website for updates before you head out: https://www.weather.gov/juneau/marine

10/06/2026

Posted 635 pm 5 October 2026 ... Showers moving into the northern portion of the panhandle . Part way though the loop an isolated thunderstorm moved ashore just north of Mount Edgecumbe. Showers sould continue through tonight in this region. The southern panhandle may see some move in overnight as well with a line of showers headed towards Prince of Wales Island this evening.

Winter Storm Preparedness Week, Day 2: Is your home, vehicle, and vessel ready for the winter?Heavy wet snow creates ext...
10/05/2026

Winter Storm Preparedness Week, Day 2: Is your home, vehicle, and vessel ready for the winter?

Heavy wet snow creates extreme snow loads on roofs and vessel decks across Southeast Alaska. Rain-on-snow events significantly increase water equivalent weight, heightening the risk of structural failure and vessel sinking. High winds and heavy snow accumulation also cause tree damage and widespread power outages.

Key readiness actions:

🏠 Home Safety: Inspect heating systems, test carbon monoxide alarms, clear roof drainage/gutters, and stock a 3-day emergency supply kit.
🛥️ Vessel Readiness: Check bilge pumps and battery power, inspect mooring lines, verify scuppers are clear, and shovel snow loads off cabin tops and decks promptly.
🚗 Vehicle Kits: Equip vehicles with winter clothing, a flashlight, a tow strap, an ice scraper, jumper cables, and emergency rations. Check out this guide on building a disaster supplies kit: https://www.ready.gov/kit

10/05/2026

Posted around 6am on Oct 5th, 2026

Good morning SE AK,

An active weather pattern continues across the panhandle to start the week with showers continuing to stream across the area throughout the day. Broad low pressure over the northern gulf will continue to provide onshore flow pushing rounds of moisture into the area. The central and southern panhandle look to be the most likely to see a bit of a break in shower coverage through the morning hours today before chances increase once more by the afternoon hours.

An upper level disturbance pushing inland into BC and the Yukon lead to increased winds particularly for the northern inner channels early this morning. While gusts have started to fall off, N/S oriented channels will continue to see breezy conditions today with the strongest winds expected in northern Lynn Canal. Checkout the latest forecast at weather.gov/juneau

The new water year began on October 1st and runs through September 30th of 2027. Looking at the previous water year (10-...
10/04/2026

The new water year began on October 1st and runs through September 30th of 2027. Looking at the previous water year (10-01-2025 through 9-30-2026), we saw a mixed bag of wetter than normal total precipitation and drier than normal precipitation for the water year. Yakutat, Skagway, and Ketchikan were quite dry for the water year, while Sitka and parts of Prince of Wales Island were rather wet for the water year.

To find precipitation and temperature data for locations near you, go to our climate page at:
https://www.weather.gov/wrh/climate?wfo=ajk

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