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- Rain has started to move into the northern and central panhandle and will continue into Tuesday. A break from precipitation will occur on Wednesday. Read the latest forecast discussion here.
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- On May 25th, 2025 there will be changes to the river forecast services for the Alsek River near Yakutat, Salmon River near Gustavus, and Falls Creek near Petersburg. Click here to see the Public Info Statement regarding these changes.
Current conditions at
Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)
Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.
Light Rain
45°F
7°C
| Humidity | 81% |
| Wind Speed | Vrbl 6 mph |
| Barometer | 29.93 in |
| Dewpoint | 39°F (4°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Wind Chill | 42°F (6°C) |
| Last update | 12 May 6:57 pm AKDT |
Extended Forecast for
27 Miles SE Cape Fairweather AK
Tonight
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow
Tuesday
High: 40 °F
Chance Snow
Showers then
Chance
Rain/SnowTuesday Night
Low: 32 °F
Chance
Showers then
Partly CloudyWednesday
High: 42 °F
Increasing
CloudsWednesday Night
Low: 35 °F
Rain/Snow
LikelyThursday
High: 43 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 38 °F
Rain Likely
Friday
High: 45 °F
Showers
LikelyFriday Night
Low: 38 °F
Showers
Likely
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Rain and snow. Low around 33. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 42. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 35. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Rain. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
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Point Forecast:
27 Miles SE Cape Fairweather AK
58.56°N 137.36°W (Elev. 2122 ft)
58.56°N 137.36°W (Elev. 2122 ft)
2:26 pm AKDT May 12, 2025
8pm AKDT May 12, 2025-6pm AKDT May 19, 2025
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