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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

27 Miles SE Cape Fairweather AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 34. Southeast wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers before 3am, then snow after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 29. Southeast wind 45 to 50 mph decreasing to 40 to 45 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 20 to 26 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly before 9am. Areas of blowing snow after 3pm. High near 35. South wind 15 to 25 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow then
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northeast wind 25 to 30 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 34. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 3pm. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 37 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 34. Southeast wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers before 3am, then snow after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 29. Southeast wind 45 to 50 mph decreasing to 40 to 45 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 20 to 26 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow, mainly before 9am. Areas of blowing snow after 3pm. High near 35. South wind 15 to 25 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northeast wind 25 to 30 mph.
Monday
Snow. High near 34. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Snow. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 3pm. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 32.
Thursday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
27 Miles SE Cape Fairweather AK
 58.58°N 137.3°W (Elev. 3068 ft)
Last Update:
4:06 pm AKST Jan 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm AKST Jan 10, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 17, 2026
 
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