Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height. .TONIGHT...NW wind 10 kt becoming SE late. Seas 2 ft or less. .SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft building to 8 ft in the afternoon. Rain. .SAT NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain. .SUN...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain. .SUN NIGHT...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain. .MON...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. .TUE...S wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. .WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Local weather forecast
Weather in Metlakatla, AK
Updated 2026-09-26 08:00 local time · ZIP codes 99926
Now51°F
Patchy rain nearby
High / Low52° / 49°
Rain chance90%
Wind12 mph
Weather alerts
4Active alerts
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Clarence Strait. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 6 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Safety instructions
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Clarence Strait. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM AKDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Safety instructions
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Clarence Strait. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM AKDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Safety instructions
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Hourly
Next hours
Now51°35% rain
51°35% rain9 AM
51°40% rain
51°40% rain10 AM51°37% rain
51°37% rain11 AM51°39% rain
51°39% rain12 PM51°42% rain
51°42% rain1 PM51°40% rain
51°40% rain2 PM52°58% rain
52°58% rain3 PM52°61% rain
52°61% rain4 PM52°59% rain
52°59% rain5 PM51°76% rain
51°76% rain6 PM50°77% rain
50°77% rain7 PM
50°87% rain
50°87% rainForecast
3-day weather forecast
Today2026-09-26
52° 49°Light rain shower
Rain 90%Gust 28 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
51° 49°Light rain shower
Rain 92%Gust 32 mph
Monday2026-09-28
53° 50°Light rain shower
Rain 90%Gust 28 mph
Conditions
Weather details
Feels like45°F
Humidity82%
Pressure30.06 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind12 mph SE
Wind gusts15 mph
Precipitation0.01 in
UV index0
Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and moon
Sunrise06:39 AM
Sunset06:35 PM
Moonrise06:13 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours
Key weather changes ahead
Warmest hour3 PM · 52°F
Coolest hour1 AM · 49°F
Highest rain chance7 PM · 87%
Strongest gusts10 PM · 35 mph
Practical guide
Weather insights for today
Take an umbrella
Rain chance reaches about 87% over the next 12 hours.
A jacket or sweater is a good idea
It feels like 45°F with winds near 12 mph.
Best window: 8 AM
51°F, 35% rain chance and 12 mph wind.
Use extra caution while driving
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 35 mph.
Running conditions are less comfortable
Current temperature is 51°F, wind 12 mph, rain chance up to 87%.
Low UV protection needs
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Metlakatla
Alaska spans Arctic, subarctic and maritime climates, so temperatures and precipitation can differ sharply between the coast, interior and far north.
Metlakatla is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 55.13°N latitude and 131.57°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Metlakatla weather today
Patchy rain nearby and 51°F in Metlakatla, AK. Today's high is 52°F with a 90% rain chance. Winds are around 12 mph with gusts near 15 mph. Relative humidity is 82%, pressure is 30.06 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Metlakatla
Sunrise is at 06:39 AM and sunset is at 06:35 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 51°F and a low near 49°F. The maximum rain chance is 92%.
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