Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. .SAT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain. .SAT NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Widespread rain showers. .SUN...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .SUN NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .TUE...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .WED...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Local weather forecast
Weather in Valdez, AK
Updated 2026-09-26 07:00 local time · ZIP codes 99686
Now32°F
Light freezing rain
High / Low34° / 32°
Rain chance90%
Wind2 mph
Weather alerts
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Hourly
Next hours
Now32°29% rain
32°29% rain8 AM
32°28% rain
32°28% rain9 AM33°26% rain
33°26% rain10 AM
34°24% rain
34°24% rain11 AM
32°57% rain
32°57% rain12 PM32°67% rain
32°67% rain1 PM33°63% rain
33°63% rain2 PM34°57% rain
34°57% rain3 PM34°74% rain
34°74% rain4 PM34°64% rain
34°64% rain5 PM
33°46% rain
33°46% rain6 PM34°44% rain
34°44% rainForecast
3-day weather forecast
Today2026-09-26
34° 32°Light drizzle
Rain 90%Gust 5 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
33° 30°Light drizzle
Rain 95%Gust 5 mph
Monday2026-09-28
33° 27°Overcast
Rain 80%Gust 8 mph
Conditions
Weather details
Feels like27°F
Humidity87%
Pressure29.74 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind2 mph N
Wind gusts3 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and moon
Sunrise07:39 AM
Sunset07:33 PM
Moonrise07:02 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours
Key weather changes ahead
Warmest hour10 AM · 34°F
Coolest hour10 PM · 32°F
Highest rain chance3 AM · 80%
Strongest gusts3 PM · 16 mph
Practical guide
Weather insights for today
Take an umbrella
Rain chance reaches about 74% over the next 12 hours.
Wear a warm coat and layers
It feels like 27°F with winds near 2 mph.
Best window: 10 AM
34°F, 24% rain chance and 2 mph wind.
Use extra caution while driving
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 16 mph.
Running conditions are less comfortable
Current temperature is 32°F, wind 2 mph, rain chance up to 74%.
Low UV protection needs
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Valdez
Alaska spans Arctic, subarctic and maritime climates, so temperatures and precipitation can differ sharply between the coast, interior and far north.
Valdez is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 61.13°N latitude and 146.35°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.
Valdez weather today
Light freezing rain and 32°F in Valdez, AK. Today's high is 34°F with a 90% rain chance. Winds are around 2 mph with gusts near 3 mph. Relative humidity is 87%, pressure is 29.74 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Valdez
Sunrise is at 07:39 AM and sunset is at 07:33 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light drizzle with a high near 33°F and a low near 30°F. The maximum rain chance is 95%.
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