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A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Haines Borough, including Haines, Lutak, and Mud Bay, with snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches expected through Monday. Click here for more information:
The NWS is soliciting Comments through December 19, 2025 on the Discontinuation of the Max/Min Temperature and Precipitation Table Product (RTP) for all NWS Alaska Region, Eastern Region, and Western Region Offices. Follow this link for full details.
Rain and snow showers continues through early week with accumulating snowfall for the northern highways. Potential exists for drier and cooler weather mid to late week with the possibility for a significant system next weekend.

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