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Flood Watches are in effect from Friday morning through Saturday evening for all of central and southern SEAK and most of the northern panhandle.

An atmospheric river is forecast to impact the panhandle Friday morning through Saturday morning, bringing snow transitioning to heavy rain, as well as quickly rising freezing levels. Flooding is possible due the expected rainfall and abundant snowmelt. Additionally, strong wind gusts across the southern panhandle with the heavy rain could increase the risk for possible isolated landslides. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

Light Rain

36°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed E 12 G 30 mph
Barometer 29.07 in
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 9 Jan 2:58 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Pelican AK

Flood Watch January 9, 03:33pm until January 10, 09:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch January 9, 03:33pm until January 10, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Sat

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 44 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 40. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 42. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 38. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 43. South wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 44. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 40. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 42. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 38. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Rain. High near 43. South wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Rain. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Pelican AK
 57.96°N 136.23°W (Elev. 22 ft)
Last Update:
3:13 pm AKST Jan 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm AKST Jan 9, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 15, 2026
 
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