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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.
Light Drizzle Fog/Mist
41°F
5°C
| Humidity | 93% |
| Wind Speed | Calm |
| Barometer | 29.58 in |
| Dewpoint | 39°F (4°C) |
| Visibility | 3.00 mi |
| Last update | 5 Dec 10:45 am AKST |
Extended Forecast for
21 Miles SSW Tlingit Point AK
This Afternoon
High: 32 °F
Snow
Tonight
Low: 28 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 31 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 21 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSunday
High: 23 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSunday Night
Low: 14 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowMonday
High: 19 °F
Heavy Snow
Monday Night
Low: 13 °F
Snow
Tuesday
High: 19 °F
Snow
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Snow, mainly after 3pm. High near 32. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. South wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Low around 21. Southeast wind 15 to 25 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 23. Northeast wind 30 to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 3am. Low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 19. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 18.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
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Point Forecast:
21 Miles SSW Tlingit Point AK
58.51°N 136.49°W (Elev. 2241 ft)
58.51°N 136.49°W (Elev. 2241 ft)
9:41 am AKST Dec 5, 2025
12pm AKST Dec 5, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 11, 2025
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