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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 E 9 mph
Barometer 29.35 in
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 10 Jan 4:48 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles NNW Cape Spencer AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers before 3am, then snow after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 13. South wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 49 to 55 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly before 9am. Areas of blowing snow after 3pm. High near 18. Southwest wind 20 to 30 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow then
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 9pm. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northeast wind 25 to 30 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 18. South wind 30 to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. West wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 3pm. High near 18. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers before 3am, then snow after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 13. South wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 49 to 55 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow, mainly before 9am. Areas of blowing snow after 3pm. High near 18. Southwest wind 20 to 30 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 9pm. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northeast wind 25 to 30 mph becoming south after midnight.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 18. South wind 30 to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. West wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 3pm. High near 18. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 16.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 7.
Thursday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 15.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 11.
Friday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 18.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles NNW Cape Spencer AK
 58.56°N 137.1°W (Elev. 8399 ft)
Last Update:
4:06 pm AKST Jan 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm AKST Jan 10, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 17, 2026
 
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