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Flood Watches are in effect from through Saturday evening for the northern panhandle & until Monday morning for the south. Flood Advisories are in effect for the Juneau area & Hoonah for ponding around roadways, & around Ketchikan's Ward Lake...

An atmospheric river will continue to impact the panhandle into Monday, bringing heavy rain, as well as quickly rising freezing levels. Flooding remains a concern due the heavy rainfall, abundant snowmelt, & clogged storm drains & ditches. Additionally, strong wind gusts across the Outer Coast & southern panhandle with the heavy rainfall may possibly increase the risk for isolated landslides. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

Light Rain

37°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.37 in
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 10 Jan 2:47 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Cape Spencer AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 39. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers before 3am, then rain likely after 3am. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 34. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain before noon, then a slight chance of rain after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain, mainly after 9pm. Low around 34. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain. High near 38. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain before 3am, then rain and snow. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain and snow. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 39. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers before 3am, then rain likely after 3am. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 34. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of rain before noon, then a slight chance of rain after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 9pm. Low around 34. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain. High near 38. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Rain before 3am, then rain and snow. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 37.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Cape Spencer AK
 58.28°N 136.6°W (Elev. 367 ft)
Last Update:
4:06 pm AKST Jan 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm AKST Jan 10, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 16, 2026
 
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