News Headlines
- A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Haines and Skagway starting Friday evening with a long-duration snow event expected over the weekend, with forecast snowfall amounts 12 to 26". Click here for more information:
- A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the NE Gulf coast, including Yakutat, from late Friday night through late Saturday night with snow accumulations of 8 to 13 inches possible and winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Click here for more information:
- Medium range weather guidance shows increasing potential for a significant long duration snowfall event developing late weekend for the Icy Strait Corridor, including Juneau, Hoonah, and Gustavus. 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.
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)
Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.
Fog/Mist Fog in Vicinity
39°F
4°C
| Humidity | 100% |
| Wind Speed | Calm |
| Barometer | 29.61 in |
| Dewpoint | 39°F (4°C) |
| Visibility | 3.00 mi |
| Last update | 5 Dec 8:51 am AKST |
Extended Forecast for
3 Miles NNW Cape Spencer AK
Today
High: 40 °F
Slight Chance
Rain then
RainTonight
Low: 35 °F
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 40 °F
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 29 °F
Rain/Snow
Sunday
High: 31 °F
Rain/Snow
then SnowSunday Night
Low: 22 °F
Heavy Snow
Monday
High: 30 °F
Heavy Snow
Monday Night
Low: 22 °F
Snow
Tuesday
High: 29 °F
Snow
Detailed Forecast
Today
Rain, mainly after 3pm. High near 40. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain before 9pm, then rain and snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Low around 35. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow. High near 40. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow. Low around 29. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9am. High near 31. East wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 29.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Cape Spencer AK
58.23°N 136.67°W (Elev. 197 ft)
58.23°N 136.67°W (Elev. 197 ft)
9:41 am AKST Dec 5, 2025
10am AKST Dec 5, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 11, 2025
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