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- 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.N/A
| Humidity | NA |
| Wind Speed | NA |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | N/A |
| Visibility | NA |
| Last update | *** Not a current observation *** |
Extended Forecast for
22 Miles NW Cape Spencer AK
Winter Storm Watch December 7, 06:00am until December 8, 03:00pm
Tonight
Low: 28 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 35 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 24 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowSunday
High: 29 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowSunday Night
Low: 15 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowMonday
High: 24 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowMonday Night
Low: 13 °F
Snow
Tuesday
High: 26 °F
Snow
Tuesday Night
Low: 18 °F
Snow
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. South wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Areas of blowing snow after midnight. Low around 24. South wind 20 to 30 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 9am. High near 29. East wind around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow. Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Low around 15. East wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Snow. Low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 26.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 24.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Friday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.
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Point Forecast:
22 Miles NW Cape Spencer AK
58.44°N 137.05°W (Elev. 2398 ft)
58.44°N 137.05°W (Elev. 2398 ft)
3:10 pm AKST Dec 5, 2025
6pm AKST Dec 5, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 12, 2025
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