Excursion Inlet, Alaska Weather
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About Excursion Inlet, Alaska
Excursion Inlet unfolds as a dramatic embrace of formidable mountains and the deep, still waters of its namesake fjord. It lies 37.8 miles west-north-west of Juneau, AK (from Juneau, AK: bearing 283°T), and is situated 10.9 miles east of Gustavus. Jagged peaks, often dusted with the snows of higher altitudes even in summer, plunge steeply towards the sea, their flanks a dense tapestry of emerald and jade where Sitka spruce and hemlock hold tenacious root. The air itself carries a clean, sharp scent of pine needles and salt spray, a bracing tonic that invigorates the senses. Sunlight, when it breaks through the persistent mists, can paint the sheer rock faces in fleeting shades of gold and rose, a celestial artistry reflected in the placid, ink-dark surface of the inlet itself. Here, the land feels ancient and untamed, a place where the raw power of nature is ever present, shaping the very character of the landscape. This sliver of Alaska, though remote, carries echoes of a robust past tied to the bounty of its surrounding waters and forests. For a time, the now-quiet shores of Excursion Inlet were a hub of activity, notably as the site of a large cannery that once processed the abundant pink and sockeye salmon. The ghosts of that industry linger in the weathered pilings and the faint, salty tang that still clings to the air on certain days. Today, while the cannery is long silent, the spirit of enterprise persists, manifesting in a hardy resilience and a deep connection to the natural resources. The primary pulse of Excursion Inlet now beats to the rhythm of fishing vessels heading out at dawn, their engines a low thrum against the vast silence, and the quiet satisfaction of a community deeply rooted in the wild beauty of its Alaskan home.
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| Location | Excursion Inlet, Haines, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 58.421389°N, 135.436667°W |
| Timezone | Alaska Time (America/Juneau) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 99827, 99850 |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Excursion Inlet, Alaska Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Excursion Inlet, Alaska, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Excursion Inlet includes coordinates 58.421389°N, 135.436667°W, situated in Haines. ZIP code 99827, 99850. Telephone area code: 907. Timezone: Alaska Time (America/Juneau).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
