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- 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:
- 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:
- 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.
Overcast
43°F
6°C
| Humidity | 93% |
| Wind Speed | Vrbl 5 mph |
| Barometer | 30.02 in |
| Dewpoint | 41°F (5°C) |
| Visibility | 7.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 40°F (4°C) |
| Last update | 4 Dec 4:54 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
22 Miles NW Cape Spencer AK
Tonight
Low: 28 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Slight
Chance SnowFriday
High: 34 °F
Chance Snow
then SnowFriday Night
Low: 28 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 35 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 24 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSunday
High: 29 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSunday Night
Low: 16 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowMonday
High: 30 °F
Heavy Snow
Monday Night
Low: 16 °F
Snow
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Snow, mainly after 3pm. High near 34. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 10 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after midnight. Low around 24. South wind 20 to 25 mph becoming east 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 26.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
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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)
4:57 pm AKST Dec 4, 2025
7pm AKST Dec 4, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 11, 2025
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