South Lakes, Alaska Weather
South Lakes, Alaska — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for South Lakes, Matanuska-Susitna.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for South Lakes.
About South Lakes, Alaska
South Lakes lies where the broad Matanuska Valley begins to yield to the rugged shoulders of the Chugach Mountains. It lies 32.0 miles north-east of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 37°T), and is situated 2.4 miles south-south-west of North Lakes. Here, the land is a generous expanse of boreal forest, punctuated by the shimmering surfaces of numerous lakes, their waters reflecting the vast Alaskan sky in shades of sapphire and slate. The terrain itself is a study in patient geology, a rolling tapestry of glacial deposits and ancient riverbeds, now softened by a thick carpet of moss and the resilient, low-lying growth that thrives in the northern latitudes. The air, when it’s not carrying the crisp scent of pine, often holds a damp, earthy aroma, a constant reminder of the moisture drawn from the surrounding waterways and the persistent breath of the nearby mountains. The story of South Lakes is interwoven with the dreams of homesteaders and the practicalities of a frontier economy. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and abundant resources, carved out a life here, their efforts shaping the very contours of the landscape through small farms and hardy endeavors. Today, the local economy still draws strength from the land, with agriculture and resource-based industries forming a significant part of its character, though a growing appreciation for outdoor recreation and tourism is also becoming a prominent thread. The echoes of this past are not lost; they manifest in the sturdy architecture of older buildings and the quiet resilience of the people who call South Lakes home, a community that understands the deep value of self-reliance and the enduring beauty of its wild surroundings.
Live animated radar for South Lakes and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | South Lakes, Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 61.5874°N, 149.316°W |
| Timezone | Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 99654, 99645 |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This South Lakes, Alaska Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for South Lakes, 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 South Lakes includes coordinates 61.587400°N, 149.316000°W, situated in Matanuska-Susitna. ZIP code 99654, 99645. Telephone area code: 907. Timezone: Alaska Time (America/Anchorage).
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.
