Forecast and Conditions for Wrangell, Alaska

Updated: 9:16 AM AKDT on May 13, 2008
Observed at Wrangell, Alaska
Temperature 43 °F / 6 °C
Windchill 41 °F / 5 °C
Humidity 81%
Dew Point 37 °F / 3 °C
Wind NNW at 4 mph / 6 km/h
Pressure 29.89 in / 1012 hPa (Steady)
Conditions Mostly Cloudy
Visibility 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers
Clouds (FEW) : 4000 ft / 1219 m
Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 5000 ft / 1524 m
Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 6000 ft / 1828 m
Yesterday's Maximum 46 °F / 8 °C
Yesterday's Minimum 43 °F / 6 °C
Normal high 55 °F / 12 °C
Normal low 39 °F / 3 °C
Record high 74 °F / 23 °C (1993)
Record low 28 °F / -2 °C (1964)
Sunrise04:36 AM (AKDT)
Sunset08:56 PM (AKDT)
Moon Rise01:55 PM (AKDT)
Moon Set02:45 AM (AKDT)
Moon Phase
Special Weather Statement
Statement as of 4:45 am ADT on May 13, 2008


... Heavy rain likely for the Panhandle Wednesday...

An unusually strong late Spring storm is expected to bring heavy
rain to the Panhandle Wednesday and Wednesday night. Most
locations should expect 1 to 2 inches of rain with as much as 4
inches of rain possible in the wetter and terrain favored
locations.

Freezing levels are forecast to climb to 5,000 feet across the
north to over 10,000 feet in the south. The high freezing levels...
combined with an unusually deep snow pack in the mountains and the
likelihood of heavy rain... could result in significant rises on
the regions rivers. Also there will be an increased risk of
avalanche and snow slide activity.

Person across Southeast Alaska... especially those venturing into
the back country or near a flood pron area... should monitor this
developing situation. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your
favorite local media for updates of this event.

This statement will be updated by 4 PM ADT Tuesday or sooner if
conditions warrant.


Forecast as of 8:05 am ADT on May 13, 2008

Now
Cloudy with scattered rain showers moving in from the west through noon. Rainfall amounts of around one hundredth of an inch expected through the morning. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Forecast as of 5:00 am ADT on May 13, 2008

Today
Mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers. Highs around 50. Light and variable winds. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers in the evening...then rain likely late. Lows around 41. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Wednesday
Rain...heavy at times. Breezy. Highs around 48. Southeast wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 100 percent.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Lows around 43. Southeast wind 15 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Thursday
Showers likely. Highs around 51. South wind 15 mph. Chance of showers 70 percent.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Lows around 42.
Friday
Cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs around 54.
Friday Night through Saturday Night
Rain likely. Lows around 43. Highs around 55.
Sunday and Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs around 56. Lows around 42.
Monday
Cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs around 56.
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